Power BI for Data Visualization

Master Microsoft Power BI to build interactive dashboards and business intelligence reports that turn raw data into compelling visual stories.

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4 Weeks
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Beginner – Advanced
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4 Weeks

Course Duration

4 weeks of structured sessions covering Power BI from data connection through to advanced DAX measures and published dashboards. Flexible scheduling for groups and institutions.

Certificate Included

Upon Completion

Receive an official ResearchBridge Certificate of Completion upon passing the practical assessment. Shareable on LinkedIn and recognised by employers.

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Online & In-Person

Flexible Delivery

Live online sessions via Zoom, self-paced online learning, or in-person sessions in Kigali. All modes earn the same certificate.

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Individual & Group

All Welcome

Enrol individually or as a group of 5 or more for discounted pricing. Custom packages available for NGOs and institutions.

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Hands-on

Practical Sessions

Every session builds real dashboards using actual datasets. You leave each session with a working report you can present immediately.

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About This Course

Microsoft Power BI is the world's leading business intelligence and data visualisation platform. Used by millions of professionals across every industry, Power BI allows you to connect to any data source, transform and model your data, and build stunning interactive dashboards that can be shared across your organisation.

This course takes you from connecting your first dataset through to building advanced DAX measures and publishing professional dashboards — with every session grounded in real business and research scenarios.

Who Will Teach You

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ResearchBridge Expert Trainer

Business Intelligence & Power BI Specialist

Our Power BI trainer has extensive experience building dashboards and BI solutions for NGOs, government institutions, and private sector organisations. Sessions are practical, visual, and immediately applicable.

Power BI DAX Data Modelling Business Intelligence

What You Will Learn

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Connect Power BI to Excel, CSV, databases, and web data sources confidently

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Clean and transform data using Power Query Editor without writing any code

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Build data models with relationships between multiple tables for cross-table analysis

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Write DAX measures for calculated columns, KPIs, and dynamic calculations

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Design interactive dashboards with slicers, drill-throughs, and cross-filtering

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Publish and share reports via Power BI Service and embed them in websites or Teams

Where You Will Use These Skills

Power BI is used wherever data needs to be presented clearly and updated automatically. Here is how this course applies across different contexts.

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Business Reporting

Replace static Excel reports with live dashboards that update automatically and can be shared across your organisation.

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NGO Programme Monitoring

Build real-time programme dashboards tracking indicators, beneficiary numbers, and budget utilisation for donor reporting.

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Government & Public Sector

Visualise census data, budget performance, and service delivery indicators for public reporting and internal decision-making.

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Financial Analysis

Build financial dashboards tracking revenue, expenses, and profitability with dynamic filters by period, region, or product.

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HR & Operations

Monitor staff performance, track project timelines, and visualise operational KPIs across departments or projects.

Research & Academia

Visualise research findings interactively, build data exploration tools, and present results to non-technical audiences clearly.

Module Breakdown

Module 1 Power BI Foundations +
  • Installing Power BI Desktop and overview of the interface
  • Connecting to Excel, CSV, and web data sources
  • Loading and refreshing data in Power BI
  • Understanding the Report, Data, and Model views
  • Building your first simple report
Module 2 Data Transformation with Power Query +
  • Introduction to Power Query Editor
  • Removing errors, blanks, and duplicates
  • Splitting, merging, and pivoting columns
  • Appending and merging queries
  • Creating custom columns and conditional logic
Module 3 Data Modelling & Relationships +
  • Understanding star and snowflake schemas
  • Creating relationships between tables
  • Introduction to DAX — calculated columns vs measures
  • Key DAX functions — SUM, CALCULATE, FILTER, DIVIDE
  • Time intelligence — YTD, MTD, and period comparisons
Module 4 Dashboard Design & Visualisations +
  • Choosing the right chart for your data
  • Bar, line, pie, scatter, and map visuals
  • KPI cards, gauges, and tables
  • Slicers, filters, and cross-filtering between visuals
  • Dashboard design principles and formatting
Module 5 Publishing & Sharing +
  • Publishing reports to Power BI Service
  • Creating and sharing dashboards online
  • Row-level security for data access control
  • Embedding reports in websites and Microsoft Teams
  • Scheduling automatic data refresh

Watch a Sample Tutorial

Get a feel for Power BI before you enrol.

🎬 This is a sample public tutorial. Our full course covers advanced DAX, data modelling, and dashboard design with real datasets.

What Past Students Say

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"I replaced 12 Excel reports with one Power BI dashboard that updates automatically. My manager was genuinely impressed with the results."

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Samuel K. Finance Analyst, Kigali
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"Our donor reporting used to take two weeks. With Power BI it now takes two hours. This course was one of the best investments we made."

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Leonie M. Programme Manager, NGO
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"The DAX module was challenging but the trainer explained it step by step. I now write measures confidently for all our KPI dashboards."

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Hervé N. Data Analyst, Kigali

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Power BI free to use? +

Power BI Desktop is completely free to download and use. Power BI Service has a free tier with limited sharing features. We cover both during the course and guide you on licensing options.

Do I need Excel knowledge before joining? +

Basic Excel familiarity is helpful since Power BI often connects to Excel files. However the course starts from basics and no advanced Excel knowledge is required.

Will I get a certificate? +

Yes. All participants who complete the course and practical assessment receive an official ResearchBridge Certificate of Completion.

Can my organisation book this for a team? +

Yes. We offer group pricing for teams of 5 or more. Contact us for a custom quote and scheduling that suits your organisation.

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