Foundation Certificate in Microsoft Power BI
Master data visualisation, DAX, Power Query, and dashboard creation. This 5‑day foundation programme includes expert video lessons, hands‑on exercises, and real‑world datasets – all online.
Your Pathway to Data Visualisation Excellence
Microsoft Power BI is the leading business intelligence tool used by thousands of organisations worldwide. This foundation certificate gives you the essential skills to connect to data, transform it, build interactive dashboards, and share insights – no prior BI experience required.
Learn from Expert Power BI Tutorials
Click on the videos below to watch recommended training sessions from industry experts.
📊 Power BI Tutorial for Beginners
An introduction to Power BI Desktop, connecting to data sources, creating basic visuals, and publishing reports.
📈 Power BI: Complete Beginner's Guide
Step‑by‑step walkthrough of Power BI features, data modelling, DAX basics, and dashboard design best practices.
Your 5‑Day Power BI Learning Journey
Five progressive modules covering everything from data connection to interactive dashboards and sharing.
📘 Day 1: Introduction to Power BI
- What is Power BI? (Desktop, Service, Mobile)
- Power BI vs Excel vs Tableau
- Installing Power BI Desktop
- Connecting to data sources (Excel, CSV, databases)
- Navigating the Power BI interface
- Building your first visualisation
📘 Day 2: Power Query – Data Transformation
- Introduction to Power Query Editor
- Cleaning and shaping data (remove columns, replace values)
- Merging and appending queries
- Pivoting and unpivoting data
- Creating custom columns
- Handling errors and data type conversions
📘 Day 3: Data Modelling & DAX Fundamentals
- Understanding relationships (one-to-many, many-to-many)
- Creating calculated columns and measures
- Introduction to DAX syntax (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, CALCULATE)
- Time intelligence functions (TOTALYTD, SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR)
- Hierarchies and data categorisation
- Optimising model performance
📘 Day 4: Visualisation & Dashboard Design
- Choosing the right visual (bar, line, pie, map, matrix)
- Formatting and customising visuals
- Adding slicers, filters, and bookmarks
- Designing interactive dashboards
- Using custom visuals from AppSource
- Mobile‑optimised report design
📘 Day 5: Publishing & Sharing Reports
- Publishing to Power BI Service
- Creating dashboards and workspaces
- Sharing reports with colleagues
- Setting up scheduled refresh
- Introduction to Row‑Level Security (RLS)
- Capstone project: Build a complete business dashboard
Launch Your Power BI Career With Confidence
Gain practical, job‑ready skills in just 5 days.
Fast & Focused
Complete in just 5 days – self‑paced online learning with lifetime access.
Practical Skills
Learn data transformation, DAX, and interactive dashboards you can apply immediately.
Global Recognition
Certificate accepted by employers worldwide as proof of foundational Power BI competency.
Verifiable Credential
Blockchain‑secured certificate and transcript upon completion.
Perfect For Analysts, Managers & Aspiring BI Professionals
No prior Power BI experience required – just a desire to turn data into insights.
Total payable in NGN – 5‑day foundation certificate
Application fee ₦2,740 is included in the total above.
Learning Outcomes & Career Pathways
Key Competencies
- Connect Power BI to various data sources
- Clean and transform data using Power Query
- Build data models and relationships
- Write DAX measures for calculations
- Design interactive dashboards and reports
- Publish and share insights via Power BI Service
Career Opportunities
- Junior Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Assistant
- Reporting Analyst
- Power BI Developer (entry level)
- Data Visualisation Specialist
- Pathway to Intermediate / Professional Certificates
Assessment & Delivery
100% online, self‑paced over 5 days (flexible up to 2 weeks). Assessment includes module quizzes, hands‑on exercises, and a final dashboard project. Foundation Certificate awarded.
Ready to Transform Data into Insights?
Enrol in the Foundation Certificate in Microsoft Power BI today. Gain practical skills, a verifiable credential, and a clear path to a data‑driven career.
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