Microsoft Power BI Fundamentals

• Getting started with Power BI Desktop
• Upload various data types to Power BI
• Creating a Report
• Navigating a Report
• Publish a Report • View a Published Report in Power BI Service
• Connect to data sources in Power BI Desktop

• More advanced data sources and transformation
• Cleaning irregularly formatted data

• Introduction to modelling your data
• Database relationships
• Create calculated columns
• Optimising data models
• Create calculated measures with introductory DAX
• Create calculated tables
• Working with time-based data

• Create charts
• Create Table visualisations with drag and drop
• Create a Treemap
• Combination charts
• Using Slicers
• Map visualisations
• Matrixes and tables
• Gauge visualisation

• Modify colours in charts and visuals
• Adding shapes, text boxes, and images
• Page layout and formatting
• Group interactions among visualisations
• Duplicate a report page
• Show categories with no data
• Summarisation and category options
• Rearrange visualisations
• Visual hierarchies and drill-down

• Introduction to the Power BI service
• Pin visualisations to a dashboard
• Create and configure a dashboard
• Share dashboards with your organisation
• Display visuals and tiles full-screen
• Edit tile details and add widgets
• Display dashboard in full screen
• Publishing and sharing
• Publish Power BI Desktop reports
• Print and export dashboards and reports
• Manually republish and refresh your data

• During the course, participants will: 
  • Import and shape data using Power Query 
  • Learn the basics of Data Modelling 
  • Build reports using charts, tables, maps, and other visual tools 
  • Set up dashboards that display key performance indicators 
  • Learn basic DAX by creating Calculated Columns and Measures 
  • Publish and share reports securely within their team or company 
  • Use Power BI on desktop, in browser, and on mobile devices 

  Each module provides applied learning to support how data is used in real-world environments. 

• Microsoft Power BI fundamental courses support a clear and structured approach to business reporting. In this course, learners gain the skills to: 
  • Build visual reports that help stakeholders understand key metrics 
  • Access real-time data for faster business decisions 
  • Design dashboards that match specific business goals 
  • Connect Power BI with tools such as Excel, Teams, and external databases 
  • Handle both small and large datasets with ease 
  • Manage access to data with built-in security options 

  These features of Microsoft Power BI are explained with real-world examples, helping participants understand how to apply Power BI in their daily operations. 

This course is designed for people who work with business data and reporting. 

Participants may include: 

• Business professionals who work with KPIs, reports, or internal data 

• Analysts who are responsible for recurring reports or data interpretation 

• IT staff involved in data integration or reporting system support 

• Managers who review data for strategic or operational planning 

• Teams that need consistent reporting tools across departments 

Participants should have a strong understanding of Excel functions, including charts, PivotTables, and data tables. No prior knowledge of Microsoft Power BI fundamentals is required. 

Since 2008, Blank Page (Aust) Pty Ltd has delivered professional learning focused on real business needs. We start with your business goals and build training around what matters to your teams. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Reputation for Practicality: Our clients value us for simplifying complex tools and making them usable in everyday tasks. 

• Customisation Available for Teams: We can adapt the training structure, pace, and examples to suit your sector or internal systems. 

• Interactive and Engaging Sessions: We keep participants involved with exercises, discussions, and scenario-based problem solving. 

• Business-First Approach: We start with your business goals and build training around what matters to your teams. 

Training sessions are organised for clarity and progress, using up-to-date examples, interactive tasks, and clear workflows. 

Courses are offered online or in person across Melbourne and other Australian locations. Participants can enrol as individuals or join team sessions arranged by their company. 

To view upcoming dates, formats, and fees, visit our course registration page. Custom training can also be arranged upon request. Not sure if it’s the right level? We’ll help you find the best course fit.