Power BI Intermediate Course

Power BI Intermediate Course is an instructor-led training course designed for professionals who already understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI and want to develop more advanced business intelligence, data modelling, and reporting capabilities. Building on foundational Power BI knowledge, this course introduces participants to advanced data transformation techniques, sophisticated DAX calculations, report optimisation strategies, security controls, and interactive dashboard development. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, learners gain the skills needed to build scalable, high-performing analytics solutions that support data-driven decision-making.

As organisations increasingly rely on data to drive strategic planning and operational performance, professionals are expected to move beyond basic reporting and deliver deeper analytical insights. This course equips participants with the tools and techniques required to work with complex datasets, develop advanced reporting solutions, and create interactive visual experiences that enable stakeholders to explore and understand critical business information.

A major focus of the training is advanced data modelling. Participants learn how to design efficient data models, create and manage relationships between tables, apply model optimisation techniques, and structure datasets for improved analytical performance. These skills help ensure reports remain responsive and scalable as data volumes grow.

The course also explores Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) in greater depth. Learners gain hands-on experience creating advanced calculations, measures, calculated columns, and time intelligence functions that support sophisticated reporting requirements. Through practical examples, participants learn how DAX enables richer analysis and more meaningful business insights.

Data preparation and transformation are key components of the curriculum. Participants build on their existing Power Query knowledge by learning advanced data cleansing, shaping, merging, and transformation techniques. These capabilities allow users to prepare data efficiently and ensure reporting outputs remain accurate, consistent, and reliable.

Interactive report and dashboard development is covered extensively throughout the course. Participants learn how to create dynamic visualisations, implement advanced filtering and drill-through capabilities, design custom report interactions, and use advanced visual elements that improve user engagement and analytical exploration. These skills help organisations communicate insights more effectively to stakeholders.

Security and governance are integrated into the training through the implementation of Row-Level Security (RLS). Participants learn how to restrict access to data based on user roles and business requirements, helping organisations protect sensitive information while maintaining secure access to reports and dashboards.

The course also focuses on report optimisation and performance tuning. Learners gain practical experience identifying bottlenecks, improving model efficiency, reducing report load times, and applying best practices that support large-scale reporting environments. These techniques are particularly valuable for organisations working with high-volume or enterprise-level datasets.

Through hands-on labs, guided demonstrations, and real-world business scenarios, participants develop intermediate-to-advanced Power BI skills that can be applied immediately in professional reporting and analytics environments. The practical nature of the course ensures learners build confidence working with more complex data challenges while improving their ability to deliver meaningful business intelligence solutions.

With demand for data analytics and business intelligence expertise continuing to grow, Power BI skills are increasingly valuable for professionals involved in reporting, financial analysis, operations, management, strategy, and decision support. This course provides the next step in developing professional data analysis capabilities and prepares learners for more advanced Power BI and data analytics pathways.

This course is ideal for Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Finance Professionals, Reporting Specialists, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Team Leaders, and professionals who regularly work with data and reporting. Training is available across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra, as well as through live online delivery throughout Australia. A Certificate of Attendance is included upon completion.