Power BI Training
Power BI “Bring Your Own Data” Training
Why learn with your own data?
Immediate relevance. Every exercise uses figures your team already understands, so the insights click faster.
Tangible ROI. You leave the workshop with ready-to-use reports, not classroom samples.
Best-practice templates in hand. We deliver fully formatted, standards-based Power BI reports built on your own data, ready for you to extend.
Risk-free experimentation. Our trainer is on hand to solve data quirks and modelling issues as they surface.
Continuous value. Once built, the model becomes a template your analysts can enhance for future questions.
How the workshop runs
Requirements & data intake. We sign an NDA, review your data sources and collect a wish-list of reports and KPIs e.g. profit-and-loss, sales pipeline, utilisation, anything you need.
Custom syllabus design. Using those requirements, we shape a learning path that covers every skill gap, from data shaping to DAX optimisation.
Delivery day, step by step. Your team cleans the data, builds a star schema, writes the measures and designs the visuals, guided live by our consultant-trainer, until the reports work end to end.
Working solution hand-off. You leave with a fully functional Power BI report pack based on your own data, plus the confidence and files to create more just like it.
After-care. Recordings, a best-practice checklist and 30 days of email Q&A to keep the momentum going.
Who should attend?
| Role | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Business analysts | Build faster, reusable dashboards without waiting for IT. |
| Finance teams | Create P&L or balance-sheet views that update automatically. |
| Power users & report consumers | Learn to drill, filter and share insights safely. |
| Data engineers | Optimise Power Query steps and model performance. |
What you will master
Connecting to on-prem, cloud and flat-file sources
Power Query techniques for cleaning messy data
Star-schema modelling and relationship design
Essential DAX measures and time intelligence
Building interactive visuals and bookmarks
Row-level security, workspace setup and sharing
Best practices for governance and performance
Pricing & delivery options
Pricing note for BYO-Data workshops
The base fee is the same as our standard Power BI courses shown below.
Because every organisation’s data landscape is different, we add a one-time prep cost that covers:
loading and cleaning your data sources
designing the specific reports you want to build
creating tailored step-by-step exercises
This prep cost is modest when you bring a single, well-structured file such as a clean Excel sheet, and higher when we need to connect to multiple databases, APIs or unstructured sources. We confirm the exact amount after reviewing your data and the number of reports you need.
(totals per course, ex-VAT; price capped after 5 delegates; seats 6-10 are free)
| Delegates | Online 3-day | Online 4-day | On-site 3-day | On-site 4-day |
| 1 – 2 | £ 1 890 | £ 2 350 | £ 2 990 | £ 3 600 |
| 3 – 4 | £ 2 930 | £ 4 080 | £ 4 330 | £ 5 485 |
| 5 – 10 | £ 3 375 | £ 4 675 | £ 4 675 | £ 5 985 |
Online
| Delegates | 3-day | 4-day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | £ 1 890 | £ 2 350 |
| 3 – 4 | £ 2 930 | £ 4 080 |
| 5 – 10 | £ 3 375 | £ 4 675 |
On-site
| Delegates | 3-day | 4-day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | £ 2 990 | £ 3 600 |
| 3 – 4 | £ 4 330 | £ 5 485 |
| 5 – 10 | £ 4 675 | £ 5 985 |
Once you reach five delegates, the total course fee is fixed, so you can add up to five additional team members at no extra cost. The effective price per delegate can drop significantly for larger groups.
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Frequently asked questions
Our team will meet with your team to discuss the requirements and we will provide you with a template that facilitates the process of knowing all the data sources to be used and having clarity on the reporting requirements.
How we access the source is depended on the type of sources. Generally, we would require access to the source system environments (database or APIs etc.) or files storing the data (SharePoint site or Excel files etc.).
Yes, as we will be connecting directly to your data sources and creating the required data model in Power BI for you. We will also create all the KPIs and the reports required. Going forward, you will be able to share the reports to end users and refresh the model to pull the latest data when required.
As Power BI Foundations training course starts with an introductory overview of Power BI, delegates who attend this course do not require any previous BI training or prior Power BI experience. The course is designed to guide delegates from zero to hero. We often have users who have been using the tool extensively attend our course and during the course they find that there were many ‘gaps’ in their learning. The training course adds value to both those who are new to Power BI and those who already have experience with the tool.
As our Power BI Advanced training course follows on from our Power BI Foundations course, delegates who attend this course are required to have completed the Foundations course or have practical experience and understanding of our Foundation course topics. This course is designed to provide delegates with a deeper understanding of Power BI Concepts enabling them to create highly effective reports.
Yes, we schedule these two courses to always run back-to-back, thus if you would like to be full immersed you can attend 4 days training by attending both courses in the same week.
Some general requirements: All delegates need a laptop running Windows OS (BYO Laptop), Delegates will need to be able to download and install the latest version of Power BI Desktop on their laptop, or need to have the latest version pre-installed. Training files and a digital copy of the manual will be provided as well as a Power BI Pro accounts for use during the course. Those attending our online courses, should have access to 2 screens.
Our courses focus on understanding key concepts around how best to use the tool to solve business problems. This is a totally different way of thinking and thus requires a different approach. The success of our courses are grounded in our passion to focus on best practice concepts that empower a solid foundation to build upon.
What distinguishes Data Bear as a Power BI training provider is that our company is an established Power BI partner with a vertical focus on implementing Power BI solutions. On top of this, we are also a Microsoft Gold Partner in Data Analytics. Our team includes a Microsoft MVP for 2019 – 2020 for their contribution around Power BI. The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award is given by Microsoft to technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. We also have a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are certified premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft technologies. As a consulting organisation with a central focus on Power BI, you have the benefit of receiving specialist training from instructors who draw on their industry experience to teach best practice to solve business problems.
Yes. Data Bear’s Power BI support services offers team augmentation that can be more cost-effective and efficient way to embrace and harness Microsoft technologies. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Data Bear offers dedicated resources to contribute to your projects or ad-hoc tasks to help increase the quality of work whilst reducing time spent on development or problem solving. With our team at your service, you have access to a broader talent pool that are continuously upskilling to ensure enhance business efficiency and best practice.
If you require our course content to be tailored to your specific needs, we suggest you request a private training session. In this scenario, one of our trainers will provide your team customised training. We also provide Power BI training using your own data (BYO data training).
Yes! We understand that some of your team may be located outside the UK and would thus prefer a remote learning option. Our live online remotely delivered courses will still cover all the same aspects as in-person training.
If you’re new to Power BI, then our Foundations course is the best option for you. This will give you a comprehensive overview of what the tool can do and how best to do so. The Power BI training exercises focus on ensuring that you will master the basics and have a solid best practice foundation around telling a compelling story with data. Our Advanced course allows a deeper focus on key learning concepts. If you are wanting to dive a little deeper into creating robust reports, then in addition to the Foundations course, the Advanced is a good option.
Our team provides Power BI consulting and support services to organisations globally. Our experienced Power BI consultants have developed a ‘Requirements Analysis’ template which helps facilitate the process of communicating and collating your specific reporting requirements. We also provide mentorship, if your analysts need supercharging, our Power BI consultants will mentor them and ensure they are equipped to help create a ‘data culture’ in the organisation.
When booking a private class you can ensure that only your organisation’s team members are in the class. This provides freedom to ask specific questions around your usage scenarios and to focus on specific content as requested. Private class can be tailored to your needs. When booking a private class, we also offer significant discounts for larger groups.
Yes, when pricing our private Power BI training, we offer significant discounts (up to 70%) based on the number of delegates, and only charge for the first 5 delegates. We can deliver private bespoke training at your premises throughout the UK or as a live online session.
Yes, as it is important for IT to understand how governance and security are managed within the Power BI admin portal, we offer specific training focusing on empowering IT to manage Power BI roll-outs.
Yes, without end user training, consumers loose value by not knowing how to use some of the rich features Power BI offers. For example, there is native artificial intelligence (AI) within Power BI which could potentially unlock hidden insights with a simply click of a button. We ensure end users are empowered to derive significant value from a Power BI solution.
