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.

Vendors Framework:

This course is designed to align with the Microsoft PL-300 certification exam, enabling learners who complete the course to confidently sit the PL-300 exam if they choose to do so.

Please note that the cost of the exam certification is not included in SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant (PTFG) funding.

Hands on Experience:

This hands-on introductory course in data analytics is designed for learners who want to develop practical skills in working with data. It provides a strong foundation in understanding how data can be collected, prepared, and analysed to support better decision-making. Learners will gain experience using essential tools Excel, SQL, and Power BI to carry out basic data analysis, manage data sets, and create clear, meaningful visual reports. By the end of the course, students will be confident in applying these tools and techniques to solve real-world data problems.

Key features of the course include practical exercises, hands-on labs, and clear, easy-to-follow lessons. This course is well-suited to equip trainees with the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue roles such as Business Analyst or Power BI Developer.

Learning Modes:

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 its specified day and time at Calder Road Edinburgh training centre
2. Virtual Learning: Live traditional face to face class will broadcast remotely via our online settings through Microsoft Team
3. Blended Learning: Mixture of Face to face and Virtual learning (must inform when joining the course).

Who this course is for:

This Data Science course is suitable for a wide range of learners including:

• If you are curious about Data Analysis.
• If you have been lately exploring Data Science or have been playing around with it for a while.
• If you want to work as a Professional Data Scientist or an Engineer.
• If you want to boost your Data Science skills.
• Beginners in data analytics
• Office professionals looking to improve reporting skills
• Students and recent graduates
• Team leads and managers seeking better data visibility
• Anyone curious about working with data no coding needed.

Job Roles:

You will be able to fit-in the job roles such as:

1. Data Analyst
2. Data Visualisation Specialist
3. Reporting Analyst
4. Business Analyst
5. BI Developer
6. Operation Analyst
7. Marketing Analyst
8. Financial Analyst
9. Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Power BI is a highly valued skill across many roles in data science and business intelligence. Professionals who can analyse data and communicate insights clearly using Power BI are in strong demand in many industries.

Career Changers:

For career changers, learning Power BI is a practical way to move into data science, analytics, or business intelligence roles. It demonstrates your ability to work with data, communicate insights clearly, and support better decision-making skills highly valued across many industries.

Course funding: SAAS: Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland (PTFG)

This course is fully SAAS PTFG funded and available to eligible individuals only;

SAAS General funding eligibility requirement:

1. You have to be a resident of Scotland
2. Either employed and earning less than 25k a year or can be unemployed as well
3. Have not used the SAAS funding in this Academic Year.

Other criteria:

1. Students do not need to pay it back as this is a grant not a loan.
2. This Part time funding can be used/applied by someone who previously granted a funding for a degree, postgrad or any other full time studies (HNC/HND) etc.
3. Part time funding cannot be receive in a same session if someone is already receiving any part/full time funding for other courses.
4. Part Time funding can only be utilised for one course in each academic year
5. SAAS part time funding academic year runs from 1^st Aug to 31^st July

For more information on this, please visit the below link;

https://www.saas.gov.uk/_forms/funding_guide.pdf

To check your funding eligibility:

Please follow the below link to check if you qualify for the course funding;

https://www.saas.gov.uk/part-time/undergraduate-funding

Self -Funding:

If you do not qualify for SAAS part-time, you have the option to self-fund the course.

Fees are payable in advance at the start of the course unless otherwise agreed.

We also provide flexible fee instalments to help students in paying their fees.