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Programme Overview

The Microsoft Power BI Professional Certification Programme is designed to equip learners with the practical skills required to transform raw data into meaningful business insights through interactive dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions.

Power BI is one of the world’s leading Business Intelligence (BI) platforms and is widely used by organizations including:

• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Deloitte
• PwC
• KPMG
• NHS
• Siemens
• Shell
• Government Agencies
• Financial Institutions

This programme prepares participants for:

✅ Microsoft Power BI Certification (PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst)

✅ Business Intelligence Roles

✅ Data Analytics Careers

✅ Project Reporting Roles

✅ Business Performance Analysis

The course focuses on hands-on learning using real business datasets from industries such as engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, energy, logistics, and retail.

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Duration

10 Weeks (2.5 Months)

Study Commitment

• 2 Live Sessions Per Week
• Hands-On Labs
• Dashboard Development Projects
• Industry Case Studies
• Certification Preparation Workshops

Delivery Mode

✅ Live Online Classes

✅ Practical Data Analytics Labs

✅ Real Business Datasets

✅ Certification Exam Preparation

Programme Fee

Standard Tuition Fee

£1,495

Early Bird Fee

£1,295

Registration Fee

£50

Optional Microsoft PL-300 Exam Voucher

£165

Complete Package (Training + Exam Voucher)

£1,660

Flexible Payment Plan

• £400 Deposit
• Balance payable in 2 installments

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Business Intelligence & Power BI

Week 1

Topics Covered

• Business Intelligence Fundamentals
• Introduction to Power BI
• Data Analytics Lifecycle
• Power BI Ecosystem
• Power BI Desktop
• Power BI Service

Practical Workshop

Power BI Environment Setup

Learning Outcome

Understand the role of Power BI in modern business intelligence.

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Module 2: Data Collection & Data Preparation

Week 2

Topics Covered

• Data Sources
• Importing Data
• Excel Integration
• CSV Files
• Database Connections
• Data Transformation Principles

Practical Exercise

Data Import Project

Learning Outcome

Connect Power BI to multiple data sources.

Module 3: Power Query & Data Transformation

Week 3

Topics Covered

• Power Query Editor
• Data Cleaning Techniques
• Data Shaping
• Data Transformation
• M Language Basics
• Data Quality Management

Practical Workshop

Data Cleaning Exercise

Learning Outcome

Prepare data for analysis and reporting.

Module 4: Data Modelling Fundamentals

Week 4

Topics Covered

• Data Relationships
• Star Schema
• Snowflake Schema
• Data Modelling Best Practices
• Calculated Columns
• Measures

Practical Project

Data Model Development

Learning Outcome

Create efficient and scalable Power BI data models.

Module 5: DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

Weeks 5 – 6

Topics Covered

• Introduction to DAX
• DAX Functions
• Aggregations
• Time Intelligence Functions
• Calculated Measures
• Advanced DAX Techniques

Practical Workshop

Sales & Performance Analysis Dashboard

Learning Outcome

Use DAX to perform advanced business calculations.

Module 6: Dashboard & Report Development

Week 7

Topics Covered

• Dashboard Design Principles
• Interactive Reports
• Visualizations
• KPI Development
• Drill-Through Analysis
• User Experience Design

Practical Project

Executive Dashboard Development

Learning Outcome

Build professional business intelligence dashboards.

Module 7: Power BI Service & Cloud Collaboration

Week 8

Topics Covered

• Publishing Reports
• Workspaces
• Sharing Reports
• Data Refresh
• Security & Permissions
• Mobile Reporting

Practical Workshop

Cloud Dashboard Deployment

Learning Outcome

Publish and manage Power BI reports in the cloud.

Module 8: Business Analytics Applications

Week 9

Topics Covered

• Financial Analytics
• Sales Analytics
• HR Analytics
• Project Performance Analytics
• Engineering & Construction Reporting
• Operations Analytics

Practical Project

Industry Analytics Dashboard

Learning Outcome

Apply Power BI to solve real business challenges.

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Module 9: Advanced Power BI Features

Week 10

Topics Covered

• AI Visuals
• Forecasting
• Bookmarks
• Parameters
• Row-Level Security
• Advanced Analytics

Practical Workshop

Advanced Reporting Project

Learning Outcome

Develop enterprise-level Power BI solutions.

Module 10: Certification Preparation & Employability

Week 10

Topics Covered

• Microsoft PL-300 Exam Structure
• Exam Preparation Techniques
• Practice Questions
• Portfolio Development
• CV Development
• LinkedIn Optimization
• Interview Preparation

Practical Activity

Mock Certification Examination

Learning Outcome

Prepare successfully for Microsoft Power BI certification.

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Capstone Project

Business Intelligence Dashboard Project

Students will build a complete business intelligence solution using Power BI.

Project Deliverables

• Data Collection
• Data Transformation
• Data Model
• DAX Calculations
• Interactive Dashboard
• Executive Report
• Business Recommendations

Final Assessment

✅ Dashboard Development Project

✅ Technical Assessment

✅ Professional Presentation

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Software & Tools Covered

Microsoft Tools

• Power BI Desktop
• Power BI Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft SQL Server (Introduction)

Data Analytics Tools

• Power Query
• DAX
• Power BI Mobile
• Power BI Cloud Services

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Professional Certifications Awarded

GDSL Professional Certificate in

Microsoft Power BI Professional Analytics

Additional Certificates

• Power BI Fundamentals
• Data Modelling & DAX
• Dashboard Development
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Data Analytics & Visualization

Optional External Certification

🏆 Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

(Subject to successful completion of Microsoft’s official certification exam.)

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Practical Projects Included

✅ Sales Dashboard

✅ Financial Analytics Dashboard

✅ HR Performance Dashboard

✅ Project Controls Dashboard

✅ Executive Management Dashboard

✅ Power BI Capstone Project

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Data & Analytics Roles

• Power BI Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Reporting Analyst

Business Roles

• Performance Analyst
• Operations Analyst
• Business Analyst

Engineering & Project Roles

• Project Controls Analyst
• Project Reporting Specialist
• Construction Data Analyst

Finance Roles

• Financial Reporting Analyst
• Business Performance Analyst

Freelance Opportunities

• Power BI Consultant
• Dashboard Developer
• Data Visualization Specialist

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Entry Requirements

Suitable For

• Graduates
• Engineers
• Project Managers
• Business Professionals
• Finance Professionals
• Operations Managers
• Data Enthusiasts
• Career Changers

No Previous Power BI Experience Required

Basic Excel knowledge is recommended.

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Programme Benefits

Every Student Receives

✅ Power BI Templates

✅ Dashboard Development Toolkit

✅ Real Industry Datasets

✅ PL-300 Exam Preparation Materials

✅ Career Coaching

✅ CV Development

✅ LinkedIn Optimization

✅ Interview Preparation

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Why Choose GDSL?

📊 Globally Recognized Power BI Skills

📈 High-Demand Data Analytics Career Pathway

💻 Hands-On Dashboard Development

☁️ Cloud-Based Business Intelligence Training

🏆 Microsoft Certification Preparation

🎓 Professional Certification

💼 Career Development Support

🌍 Skills Applicable Across Every Industry

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Learn how to transform data into actionable insights, build professional dashboards, and prepare for Microsoft Power BI certification.

Duration

10 Weeks

Tuition Fee

£1,495

Complete Package (Including Microsoft Exam Voucher)

£1,660

Delivery Mode

Live Online + Practical Analytics Labs

Next Intake

Monthly

Included

• Power BI Desktop
• Power Query
• Data Modelling
• DAX Formulas
• Dashboard Development
• Power BI Service
• PL-300 Exam Preparation
• Career Development Support

Ideal Candidates

📊 Aspiring Data Analysts

💻 Business Intelligence Professionals

⚙️ Engineers

📈 Project Controls Professionals

💰 Finance Professionals

🎓 Graduates

🔄 Career Changers

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Recommended GDSL Career Pathway

Microsoft Power BI Professional Certification → Data Analytics for Industry → Digital Project Management → AI & Automation for Business → Business Intelligence & Analytics Leadership

This pathway develops professionals from dashboard and reporting specialists into advanced analytics, business intelligence, digital transformation, and data-driven leadership roles across multiple industries.