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Data Analytics with Power BI Course @ Edinburgh (Classroom, blended, virtual learning available)

October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Data Analytics with Power BI:

Start Date : 4th October 2025

Day: Every Saturday for 16 weeks

Time : 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Modes of Learning : Edinburgh centre or virtually from home. 

Course Introduction:

This highly accessible Power BI course offers an exceptional introduction to the world of data analytics and business intelligence. Learners will master the art of connecting to data sources, cleaning and transforming data, building compelling reports, and sharing impactful insights all using Microsoft Power BI, one of the most powerful and widely used data visualisation tools available today. Expertly designed for non-technical professionals, this practical, hands-on course provides the opportunity to work with real-world data, create dynamic, interactive dashboards, and develop the skills needed to make truly informed, data-driven decisions with confidence.

Power BI is a very useful tool in data science because it helps turn data into clear, understandable insights;

  • Data Visualisation: Power BI creates charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards that make complex data easy to understand and share.
  • Data Integration: It can connect to many data sources Excel, SQL databases, cloud services so you can bring all your data together in one place.
  • Exploratory Analysis: Data scientists can use Power BI to explore data patterns, trends, and outliers quickly.
  • Communication: It’s excellent for presenting findings to non-technical audiences, supporting decision-making with clear visuals.
  • Automation: Reports and dashboards can update automatically as new data arrives, saving time on manual reporting.
  • Collaboration: Teams can share dashboards easily, ensuring everyone is working with the same insights.

Although Power BI is not a modelling or programming tool like Python or R, it is invaluable for presenting results clearly, visually exploring data, and supporting business decisions through data-driven insights.

Prerequisite:

No prerequisite, however basic Data Sciences excel, SQL and Power BI knowledge would be helpful but not mandatory.

  • This beginner-friendly Power BI course introduces you to the world of data analytics and business intelligence. You’ll learn how to connect to data, clean and transform it, build engaging reports, and share your insights all using Microsoft Power BI, one of the most popular tools for data visualisation today.
  • Designed for non-technical professionals, this hands-on course teaches you how to work with real data, create interactive dashboards, and make better decisions using data.

Course Objective:

  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Prepare the Data
  • Model the Data
  • Visualise and Analyse the Data
  • Manage and secure Power BI
  • Project Portfolio
  • Data Analytics Exam/Projects


For detailed course contents please contact our admin team via 
info@itpt.co.uk.

What you will learn:

  • What Power BI is and how it works
  • How to import and clean data from Excel and other sources
  • How to create interactive charts and dashboards
  • How to use filters and slicers to explore data
  • How to publish and share your reports online

SQA Framework:

This detailed Data Analytics course is taught at SCQF Level 8 and gives learners the valuable chance to earn the well-respected PDA Data Science certificate from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) when they successfully complete it. The exam fee is included in the funding.

Modes of Learning:

You have the option of undertaking this course via following learning modes:

  1. Face to Face Classroom based Learning: You will attend the class each week on the day and time mentioned above.
  2. Virtual Learning: Live traditional face to face class will broadcast to all virtual learners each week on a specified time.
  3. Blended Learning: Mixture of Face to face and Virtual learning (must inform when joining the course).

How to apply for the Course Funding from SAAS PTFG:

SAAS Part Time full funding is available for this course and the course training will be totally free for eligible candidates only. SAAS Part Time full funding is available for this course and the training will be totally free for eligible candidates only. This is a grant not a loan and the funding covers the full cost of our designated courses including the SQA relevant exams.

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)

Please visit the https://www.saas.gov.uk/part-time/undergraduate-funding to apply for the course funding;

In addition to the funding application student must fill ITPT course admission application form so we can reserve the place while their SAAS funding application is in process. Any student who do not inform us then their place in the course will not be guaranteed as we have minimum places to offer to SAAS funded students/learners.

Students intending to use SAAS Part Time Fee Grant to fund their studies should apply well prior to the course starting dates. In some cases we allow students to enrol while their funding is in process, if the course date is near or gone past but they have to provide the proof that their funding has been applied to SAAS PTFG and is in under process.

Self-Finance

Students can also self-finance this course if do not qualify for the funding. The cost can be divided into manageable instalments but this needs to be paid within the course duration. To book the place, first instalment must be paid three weeks before the course starting date.

Group Learner Discounts:

There are further discounts if there a group of students or delegates from the company wants to attend the course.

What ITPT do to help students for SAAS funding application forms?

We advise & provide information regarding their SAAS funding application, how and what information to fill through SAAS PTFG online portal so don’t worry just make an appointment and pop along, our dedicated course consultants will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Contact Us:

For more information please do contact us:

Edinburgh Phone: 0131 552 5558 – 0131 552 5800
Glasgow Phone: 0141 429 2922
Email: info@itpt.co.uk
website: https://www.itpt.co.uk/
Contact us via website: https://www.itpt.co.uk/contact-us/

To Book an Appointment with Course Advisors:

To Book course registration or for further information about the course or its funding, please follow the below link;
https://tinyurl.com/ITPT-Appointment

Details

Date:
October 4
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

21 Calder Road, Edinburgh EH11 3PF