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Power BI with Copilot & AI for Data Analytics
Turning data into real-time business insights

Level of course:
Beginner, Intermediate
Delivery:
In-Person Learning
Duration:
/ 2 days
Upcoming Course Schedule:
9-10 July 2026
8-9 Oct 2026
Course Overview
Analyse data with precision, uncovering valuable insights for informed decision-making.
This AI-Driven Data Analytics with Power BI course is designed for corporate professionals, business analysts, and IT practitioners who want to develop practical, job-ready skills in data visualization and business intelligence.
Participants will learn to transform raw data into meaningful dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI, select appropriate visualization techniques, build interactive dashboards, interpret trends, and communicate insights effectively. The course also introduces AI-powered features that enable learners to uncover deeper insights and enhance data-driven decision-making.
At the end of the course participants will be able to…
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to create professional dashboards and reports for their organization as well as to analyse data and derive insights.
Key Takeaways
Course Pre-requisites :
- No prior Power BI experience is required. However, familiarity with Excel charts or graphs will be an added advantage.
- Participants must have basic computer literacy.
- Able to read, write, listen, and speak in English and
- Willingness to participate in hands on exercises to create professional dashboards and reports during the course.
Topics
Here's what you get to
learn in this course
Topic 1
- Introduction to data visualization and its role in decision-making
- Basic Power BI terminologies and interface overview
- Fundamentals of KPIs and selecting appropriate visual formats
- Visual variables (color, size, shape, position) and their impact on interpretation
- What makes a good vs. bad visualization (clarity, accuracy, storytelling)
- Overview of different chart types in Power BI (bar, line, pie, table, etc.)
- Mapping data types to the right visualization techniques
Topic 2
- Connecting to data sources: Excel, CSV, and import options in Power BI
- Understanding data: Identifying patterns, trends, anomalies, and data types
- Power Query Editors:
- Data cleaning (nulls, duplicates, errors)
- Changing data types and formatting
- Filtering and reshaping data
- Working with multiple datasets:
- Merge and append queries
- Handle inconsistencies across sources
- Data modeling basics:
- Data normalisation
- Fact and Dimension tables
- Creating relationships
- Preparing data for analysis:
- Standardising formats
- Handling missing and inconsistent values
Topic 3
- Creating and structuring dashboards and scorecards
- Preparing data for visualisations:
- Converting data types
- Creating hierarchies for drill-down analysis
- Grouping data for better insights
- Building visualisations:
- Creating basic charts and visuals
- Formatting visuals for clarity and impact
- Applying filters and controls:
- Slicers, dropdowns, and radio button filters
- Enhancing user-driven exploration
- Enhancing interactivity:
- Focus Mode for detailed analysis
- Adding interactive elements for dynamic reporting
- Using Power BI AI visuals (e.g., Key Influencers, Smart Insights) to explore patterns and key drivers
Topic 1
- Advanced filtering techniques:
- Creating slicers
- Using the visualization pane for filtering
- Visual-level, page-level, and report-level filters
- Creating Top N filters
- Managing report interactions:
- Filter interactions between visuals
- Cross-filtering and cross-highlighting
- Drill-through capabilities for detailed analysis
- Advanced visualisations:
- Map-based visualizations
- Gauge and TreeMap visuals
- Importing and using custom visuals
- Report structuring:
- Creating and managing multiple report pages
- Designing for better navigation and user experience
- Enhancing reports with AI-assisted insights and smart interactions (e.g., highlighting key trends and enabling deeper exploration through intelligent visuals)
Topic 2
- Creating and structuring Power BI reports
- Building effective data narratives for business insights
- Customising reports:
- Shapes, images, text, themes, and backgrounds
- AI and Machine Learning features in Power BI:
- AI visuals (Key Influencers, Decomposition Tree)
- Smart Narratives for automated insights
- Natural Language Processing (NLP):
- Using Q&A to generate insights with natural language queries
- Best practices for presenting insights clearly and effectively
Topic 3
- Introduction to Power BI Service and its role in data sharing
- Publishing reports from Power BI Desktop to Service
- Creating and managing dashboards in Power BI Service
- Accessing and sharing reports securely with stakeholders
- Collaboration features and workspace management
- Data storytelling using dashboards:
- Presenting insights for business users
- Structuring dashboards for decision-making
- Leveraging AI-generated insights and narratives to communicate key findings effectively
Instructor
Know your course instructor
Ken Yeo
Ken is a dynamic professional with expertise in digital skills, education, and business operations. He specialise in data wrangling, data visualisation, Python programming, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Generative AI, and prompt engineering—leveraging technology to drive insights and innovation.Ken holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma in Analytics and Visualisation, and the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP). He is dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations through technology-driven, learner-focused solutions.
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Funding and Subsidy
* Participant need to meet the attendance and assessment requirements to be eligible for the funding.
| For Singapore Citizens & PR (below 40yrs old) |
For Singapore Citizens (40yrs old and above) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Course Fees | S$ | S$ |
| Funding Support | S$ | S$ |
| Total Fee payable | S$ | S$ |
Assessments
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the assessment to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Impress Training along with a WSQ Statement of Attainment.
SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible Singapore Citizens may use their SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees. This is only applicable to Self-sponsored Individuals.
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