Data Analytics Foundations & Visualization with Power BI

Description

This hands-on course provides participants with a solid foundation in data analytics and equips them with the practical skills needed to transform raw data into meaningful insights using Microsoft Power BI. Designed for professionals across all sectors, the course introduces the essential concepts of data analysis, data types, data structures, cleaning, shaping, summarizing, and interpreting data, before guiding learners step-by-step through building interactive dashboards and compelling visual reports. Participants will learn how to connect to multiple data sources, model and analyze data effectively, and apply best practices in data storytelling to support informed, data-driven decision-making. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently use Power BI to explore data, identify trends, and communicate insights with clarity and impact.

Prior Knowledge

No technical background is required. This course is designed for beginners and professionals from any field. However, participants will benefit from having:

• Basic computer skills and comfort working with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel).
• A general understanding of business processes, metrics, or reports.
• Curiosity to work with data and explore analytical tools.

All core analytics concepts, data preparation techniques, and Power BI skills will be introduced from the ground up.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and terminology of data analytics.
• Clean, structure, and prepare datasets using Power BI’s integrated tools.
• Build data models using relationships, calculated columns, and DAX basics.
• Design and publish interactive dashboards with professional-grade visualizations.
• Identify insights, patterns, and trends using Power BI analytics features.
• Apply principles of effective data storytelling to communicate findings.
• Connect to real-world data sources such as Excel, SQL databases, and cloud sources.

What You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Work with structured data and understand core analytical workflows.
• Use Power Query for data cleaning, shaping, and transformation.
• Create dynamic visuals including charts, maps, KPIs, and slicers.
• Apply filters, drill-downs, and interactive navigation.
• Utilize basic DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to enhance analytical models.
• Publish and share dashboards securely within an organization.

Who Is This Course For

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals needing to build confidence in data analytics and reporting.
• Managers and decision-makers seeking to use data to improve performance.
• Finance, operations, marketing, HR, and business analysts.
• Early-career professionals transitioning into data-driven roles.
• SMEs and entrepreneurs who need practical tools to understand their business metrics.
• Anyone who wants to learn Power BI with no prior technical experience required.

Course Structure

Duration: 3 days (24 hours total)
Delivery: Online, In-person or blended executive format

This course is structured into 7 modules.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the:

SITI Certificate in Data Analytics Foundations & Power BI Visualization

This certification verifies that learners have acquired the essential competencies to:

• Interpret and work with structured datasets.
• Prepare, clean, and transform data using Power Query.
• Build interactive visual reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Apply analytical reasoning to support data-driven decision-making.

The certificate is issued by the Sydney Institute of Technology & Innovation (SITI) and serves as a valuable credential for professionals pursuing roles in analytics, reporting, operations, business intelligence, or digital transformation.

Distinctive Features

• Highly practical: 70% hands-on exercises using real business datasets.
• Beginner-friendly: No coding or prior analytics experience required.
• Business-oriented: Focus on insights, decision-making, and real use cases.
• Modern visualization skills: Learn best practices for dashboard design and storytelling.
• Globally relevant: Power BI is one of the most in-demand tools across industries.