Mastering Power BI

R2 800.00

Embark on a transformative journey through the world of Power BI with our comprehensive training program. Over four tracks, participants will master the essentials of data loading, visualisation, and report creation in Power BI Desktop, before delving into the collaborative Power BI Service and the robust capabilities of Power Query.

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Calendar Months course access
Computer Skillsoft LMS access
Teacher and student Dedicated Skillsoft mentor
Certificate Certified by College SA

Course fee

Cost: R2 800.00

Deposit: R700.00

Monthly instalment: R700.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

  • 20 courses (24h 53m)
  • Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01328

Course overview:

In this Aspire Journey your exploration extends into advanced topics, covering administration, security, real-time data, and performance optimisation. Finally, participants will immerse themselves in the cutting-edge realm of Power BI Artificial Intelligence, gaining expertise in generating data insights, building machine learning models, and utilising specialised AI charts. This holistic journey ensures a well-rounded proficiency in harnessing Power BI’s capabilities for insightful data representation, collaborative workspaces, advanced administration, and the integration of artificial intelligence for data-driven decision-making.

  • Track 1: From Data Loading to Stunning Visualizations
  • Track 2: Mastering Power BI Service and Power Query
  • Track 3: Advanced Strategies for Administration, Security, and Performance
  • Track 4: Empowering Your Data Insights: Unleashing AI in Power BI

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

  • A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
  • Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
  • Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
  • A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: From Data Loading to Stunning Visualizations

  • Data Loading & Visualization in Power BI: Getting Started
  • Data Loading & Visualization in Power BI: Loading Data from Databases
  • Data Loading & Visualization in Power BI: Loading Data from Cloud Storage
  • Data Loading & Visualization in Power BI: Data Modeling
  • Data Loading & Visualization in Power BI: Advanced Visualizations
  • Final Exam: From Data Loading to Stunning Visualization

Track 2: Mastering Power BI Service and Power Query

  • Getting Started with Power Query in Power BI
  • Performing Joins Using Merge Queries in Power BI
  • Getting Started with the Power BI Service
  • Working with Scorecards, Dashboards, & Paginated Reports in Power BI
  • Using the Power BI Mobile App
  • Final Exam: Mastering Power BI Service and Power Query

Track 3: Advanced Strategies for Administration, Security, and Performance

  • Getting Started with Power BI Administration
  • Working with Real-time Streaming in Power BI
  • Final Exam: Advanced Strategies for Administration, Security, and Performance

Track 4: Empowering Your Data Insights: Unleashing AI in Power BI

  • Leveraging AI Insights & Text Analytics in Power BI
  • Training Machine Learning Models in Power BI
  • AI-powered Visuals in Power BI
  • Smart Narratives, Q&A Visuals, & Copilot in Power BI
  • Final Exam: Unleashing AI in Power BI

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Beginner
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal assessment that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track.

There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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