Power BI Course: Essentials

FAQs

• How long is this course

  This is a 1 day course. Running from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm. 

• Can I pay by invoice / PO?

  Yes. We provide an invoice for every booking. This will be emailed to you once the booking has been made, it contains our bank details, for payment by Bank transfer, along with a link to make payment Online with a credit or debit card.

  If you require to set us up as a supplier, that is fine, just let us know and we can provide you with all the information you need.

• Will I receive a certificate?

  Yes, all participants receive an M Training certificate of completion. This can be used for CPD records or as evidence of professional development in training skills.

• What's the difference between Private & Public Courses?

  Public courses are scheduled and open for anyone to book on to. There is a maximum of 6 delegates on our public course to ensure that everyone receives tailored training.

  Private Courses are courses that are arranged specifically for individuals or groups, no one else can book on to these courses. Private course content can be tailored to suit your requirements

• Where in Manchester is this course held?

  All our courses in are run from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at our head office:

  Manchester Science Park
  Pencroft Way
  Manchester
  M15 6LR

  Public Transport/Parking:

  The closest public park is Manchester Science Park Visitor Car Park or Cecil Street Car Park - 5 min walk

  Manchester Oxford Road Train Station - 15 min walk

  Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - 30 min walk

  Access

  Please let us know in advance if you have any mobility issues and will need any assistance. Disabled parking is provided.

  More Information about our Manchester training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Manchester Training Page

• Where in Liverpool is the course held?

  The course in Liverpool is usually held at:

  The Plaza
  100 Hall Street 
  Liverpool
  L3 9QJ

  (subject to change)

   

  Parking

  There are several public car parks close to The Plaza.

  The closest are:

  St Paul’s Square Car Park: 0.02 Miles ~ 1 Minute Walk 

  NCP Liverpool Pall Mall Car Park: 0.2 Miles ~ 4 Minute Walk

   

  Public Transport

  We encourage all delegates to use public transport where possible.

  The Plaza is a 20 minute walk from Lime Street Station and a 4 minute walk from Moorfields train station.

• How do the Online courses work?

  The Online courses are run on Zoom.

  You will be sent a link to join the training session the day before the course along with any course materials needed.

  The courses run from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm and follow the same course outline as the classroom courses and you will be able to interact with the trainer and group and ask questions.

  Because we limit the number of delegates to a maximum of 6 on our public courses specific timings are flexible, but generally, the day will run as follows:

  9.20 am | Sign in

  9.30 am | Start - First session

  11.00 am | 15 min break

  11.15 am |  Second session

  12.30 pm  | 30 min break

  1.00 pm  | Third session

  2.15 pm | 15 min break

  2.30 pm | Fourth session

  3.50 pm | Finish & Q&A

  4.30pm | End

  Find out more about how our online courses work on the Online Courses Page

• What is Power BI used for in a business, and how can beginner training help me get started?

  Power BI is used to turn everyday business data into clear, interactive reports and dashboards.

  A beginner level course helps professionals who rely on spreadsheets or manual reporting understand how to use Power BI to create visual insights without needing technical expertise.

• How do I know if I need an introductory Power BI course or if I can learn the basics on my own?

  If you want a structured, hands on introduction that teaches essential skills, like connecting data, choosing the right visuals, and creating simple dashboards then an essentials course will give you a much faster, more confident start than self-teaching through scattered online tutorials.

  You also have the opportunity to ask questions and get personalised content, which you don't get when self learning.

• What Power BI skills are most important for someone who wants to improve basic reporting and analytics?

  For most professionals, the essential skills include connecting to data sources, creating clear visuals, using slicers and filters, and publishing interactive reports.

  An entry level course focuses specifically on these practical skills so you can quickly improve how you present data at work.

• Can learning Power BI help me reduce time spent building Excel reports?

  es. Power BI automates many of the repetitive steps involved in spreadsheets, letting you refresh data and update visuals with a single click.

  An essentials course teaches beginners how to replace manual Excel reporting with automated dashboards.

• Is Power BI a good starting point for professionals who want to grow their data skills?

  Absolutely. Power BI is one of the most accessible tools for learning data visualisation and analytics.

  A foundational course gives you the building blocks to explore more advanced data skills later, such as modelling, DAX, and predictive analysis.