Data Analysis Using Power BI Desktop – Level 1 – Report Builder

Learn to build, filter, and share interactive Power BI reports and dashboards from a prepared data model, from Power BI Desktop through to the Power BI service.

$900.00

Description

Learn to build, filter, and share interactive Power BI reports and dashboards from a prepared data model, from Power BI Desktop through to the Power BI service.

Price$900Per person
Time9 course hoursOn-demand video and labs, plus 1 hour of coaching
DeliveryOn-demand asynchronous trainingWith online support and 1 hour of coaching
CredentialCertificate of completionFrom We Can Code IT

About this course

This is a report builder's course. You will work from a prepared data model, learn how its tables and relationships fit together, and build a multi-page report in Power BI Desktop with filtering and drill-down. You will then publish it to the Power BI service, assemble a dashboard, and share it with the right people.

Who it is for

This course suits business users, team leads, and analysts who need to build and share reports from data that someone else has prepared.

Prerequisites

Basic Excel and web browser skills

No prior Power BI experience is needed

Requirements

Requires a Windows PC

Power BI Desktop (free, Windows only)

A Microsoft work account with access to the Power BI service

Publishing to a shared workspace and sharing apps need a paid Power BI Pro or Premium Per User licence or a Fabric capacity

What you will be able to do

  • You will be able to read a Power BI data model and explain how its tables and relationships affect a report.
  • You will be able to connect to a prepared workbook or model and correct data types and field names.
  • You will be able to build a formatted multi-page report with visuals chosen to fit the question being asked.
  • You will be able to set up the filter pane, visual interactions, drill-down, and buttons so readers can explore a report.
  • You will be able to publish a report to the Power BI service and build a dashboard from pinned tiles and Q&A.
  • You will be able to share a report or app and control who can see it.

Syllabus

1

What a Report Builder Does 1 hour

Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service, Tables and relationships, Reading a data model.

Lab: You will open a prepared model and trace how a relationship changes the numbers in a simple visual.
2

Light Data Shaping 1 hour

Connecting to a prepared workbook, Fixing data types, Renaming fields.

Lab: You will connect to a prepared workbook and tidy its types and names so the fields are ready for reporting.
3

Build the Report 2 hours

Choosing visuals, Formatting, Multi-page report narrative.

Lab: You will build a three-page report that tells a clear story from summary to detail.
4

Report Actions and Filtering 1.5 hours

Filter pane, Visual interactions, Drill-down, Buttons.

Lab: You will add filters, drill-down, and navigation buttons so a reader can move through your report.
5

Publish and Build a Dashboard 2 hours

Publishing to the service, Pinning tiles, Q&A, Refresh basics.

Lab: You will publish your report and build a dashboard from pinned tiles and a Q&A tile.
6

Share It 1.5 hours

Share links, Apps, Controlling who sees what.

Lab: You will share your dashboard with a colleague and package the report as an app.
+

Coaching sessions 1 hour

One-on-one or small-group coaching, scheduled with your coach.

How it is delivered

How you learn

On-demand asynchronous training with online support, plus 1 hour of coaching.

Live or in person

Live online or in-person sessions are available for an additional fee. Email admissions@wecancodeit.org for details.

TechCred

Eligible credential

Data Analysis Using Power BI Desktop – Level 1 – Report Builder

Reimbursement applies only to the credential approved in your TechCred application, so use the exact credential name shown on this page.

Funding

Ohio's TechCred program may reimburse eligible Ohio employers up to $1,000 per person, per credential, and up to $30,000 per application, for eligible costs such as tuition and certification costs.

This price is within TechCred's maximum of $1,000 per person, per credential.

Timeline

The current application period opens at 9:00 a.m. on October 1, 2026 and closes at 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026.

Training must start no earlier than the first day of the application period and be completed within 12 months of the award date.

What we provide

For each learner, We Can Code IT provides an itemized per-person invoice that shows the exact credential name, and a certificate that shows the learner's name, the credential and the date earned (or the vendor's exam record for certifications). We can also send a written quote to include with your TechCred application.

Pricing is the same for all customers, whether or not you use TechCred.

We Can Code IT is an independent training provider. Being listed as an eligible TechCred provider is not an endorsement by the State of Ohio and does not guarantee funding. The Ohio Department of Development makes all TechCred decisions, so check the state's current program guidelines before you apply. Program details: the State of Ohio’s TechCred page.

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