Unlock the power of your data with our hands-on Power BI training course in Kuwait. Designed for professionals and decision-makers, this course teaches you how to connect, transform, and visualize data using Microsoft Power BI. Learn to build interactive dashboards, write powerful DAX formulas, and generate business insights that drive smarter decisions. Ideal for analysts, managers, and anyone seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making skills.
Business Intelligence & Data Analysis Using Power BI Training Course in Kuwait
Course Overview:
This comprehensive training program equips professionals with the skills required to effectively utilize Microsoft Power BI for business intelligence and data analysis. Participants will explore end-to-end capabilities of Power BI—covering data connectivity, transformation, modeling, and visualization—through guided instruction and hands-on workshops. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to create insightful, interactive dashboards and reports to support business decision-making and performance monitoring.
Program Objectives:
The main objective of this course is to enable the participant to gain advanced-level skills in Excel. After completing the training, the participant will understand and have practiced the following:
- Understand the foundational concepts of Business Intelligence (BI) and Power BI’s role within it.
- Connect and integrate data from various structured and unstructured sources.
- Perform data cleansing and transformation using Power Query.
- Design efficient and logical data models, including relationships and hierarchies.
- Write and apply DAX expressions to calculate KPIs and create advanced measures.
- Develop compelling and interactive visualizations tailored to business needs.
- Publish, share, and manage Power BI reports using the Power BI Service.
- Apply principles of data storytelling to communicate analytical insights effectively.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction to Business Intelligence and Power BI
- Overview of Business Intelligence (BI) concepts and applications
- The role of data in strategic decision-making
- Introduction to Microsoft Power BI ecosystem: Desktop, Service, and Mobile
- Power BI workflow: Connect → Transform → Model → Visualize → Share
- Understanding Power BI licensing and deployment options
2. Navigating Power BI Desktop
- Exploring the user interface and key components
- Report view, data view, and model view
- Creating your first Power BI report
- Understanding file structure (.pbix) and saving best practices
3. Connecting to Data Sources
- Importing and connecting to Excel, CSV, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Web data
- Understanding data types and query load settings
- Difference between Import mode and DirectQuery
- Combining multiple data sources
4. Data Preparation with Power Query Editor
- Introduction to Power Query interface
- Data profiling: column quality, distribution, and statistics
- Cleaning data: removing duplicates, replacing values, trimming text
- Data transformation: pivoting/unpivoting, splitting, merging, appending
- Adding custom columns and calculated fields
- Applying query steps and using M language (basic overview)
5. Data Modeling Techniques
- Building relational data models
- Creating and managing table relationships (one-to-many, many-to-one)
- Understanding filter propagation and cross-filter direction
- Creating hierarchies (e.g., Year → Quarter → Month)
- Hiding fields and optimizing models for performance
- Introduction to normalization and schema structure (star vs. snowflake)
6. Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Understanding DAX syntax and functions
- Calculated columns vs. measures
- Aggregation functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT
- Logical functions: IF, SWITCH
- Filtering functions: CALCULATE, FILTER, ALL
- Creating reusable KPIs and performance indicators
7. Advanced DAX and Time Intelligence
- Creating time-based calculations (YTD, QoQ, YoY, rolling averages)
- Using DATEADD, SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR, TOTALYTD functions
- Applying variables (VAR) to simplify complex measures
- Troubleshooting common DAX issues
8. Visualizing Data with Power BI
- Choosing the right visualizations: charts, tables, maps, gauges
- Enhancing visuals: data labels, colors, conditional formatting
- Creating interactive reports with slicers, filters, drill-throughs
- Bookmarking, tooltips, and dynamic visuals
- Designing dashboards for different business users (executives, analysts, operations)
9. Data Storytelling and Dashboard Design
- Principles of effective data storytelling
- Aligning dashboard content with business goals
- Design best practices: layout, color theory, accessibility
- Using themes and templates for consistency
- Preparing dashboards for mobile view
10. Power BI Service and Cloud Collaboration
- Publishing reports to the Power BI Service
- Creating and managing dashboards in the cloud
- Organizing content into workspaces and apps
- Sharing reports and dashboards securely
- Configuring data refresh and gateway setup
- Implementing row-level security (RLS) for sensitive data access
11. Capstone Project: Business Dashboard Development
- Applying all learned skills in a comprehensive, business-relevant project
- Selecting a dataset aligned with real-world scenarios (e.g., Sales, HR, Finance)
- Performing full workflow: data import → transformation → modeling → DAX → visualization
- Delivering an executive-ready dashboard
- Presenting key insights and storytelling to simulate stakeholder reporting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I know if this program is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please contact us or email us training@shaarait.com, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.
Is it a certified training course?
After completing the training course, the participant will receive a certificate of attendance from Sharaite Training Institute, which is an institute accredited by the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training as well as the Civil Service Commission in Kuwait.
Is there a prerequisite to attend the training course?
No, there is no a prerequisite for attending the training course. However, to be certified you should attend the 85% of training.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive a hardcopy certificate. The certificate can be shared with employers and on social media. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The certificate will be delivered at the last day of the training.
