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# Learn Data Visualization and Dashboard Design with Microsoft Power BI
## Beginner-Friendly Training for Your Whole Team
Build practical data skills through live, 90-minute sessions led by one of the industry’s top Power BI experts. Beginner-friendly but never basic, these courses help you finally bridge the gap between knowing Power BI and mastering it.
**If your organization has implemented Power BI, these intro courses give your team a powerful head-start to using PowerBI.**
[Book Training](https://www.teamscs.com/learn-power-bi#Form)
## Why Choose SCS’s Power BI Intro Courses?
Trying to learn Power BI on your own can be confusing. These live, focused classes show your team what actually matters: how to bring in data, clean it up, and turn it into something useful.
Each class includes live Q&A and bonus resources so students can apply what they learn with confidence.
**What You’ll Get:**
- Three beginner-level sessions taught live
- Real-world examples with clear, practical explanations
- Step-by-step instructions
- Live Q&A for personalized guidance
- Bonus materials to keep practicing afterward
- Learn directly from Brian Larson, a nationally recognized Power BI expert and author
## Find the Right Microsoft Power BI Class for Your Team
Each live, 90-minute session focuses on one key part of the Power BI learning journey. You can offer just one or offer all three for a full foundation in data gathering, modeling, and reporting.
**All of our courses are offered online, so you do not need to provide an on-site location to offer these to your team!**
Course One:
### Basic Data Gathering with Power BI
Learn how to bring your data into Power BI and get it ready for analysis. This session walks through importing from common sources, connecting to live databases, and improving data quality so your reports start with the right foundation.
**You’ll Learn How To:**
- Import data from Excel and CSV files
- Connect directly to SQL Server using Direct Query
- Format and clean your data for accurate results
- Add value through calculated data columns
Course Two:
### Basic Data Modeling with Power BI
Build confidence working with relationships, calculations, and measures. This course shows how to refine your model and create reusable business calculations that make reporting faster and more accurate.
**You’ll Learn How To:**
- Create calculated columns and define relationships
- Build DAX measures to answer business questions
- Use time intelligence and context functions
- Simplify your model for everyday users
Course Three:
### Basic Report Authoring with Power BI
See how to turn your data into meaningful visuals. This course covers designing clear, interactive reports and sharing them securely within your organization.
**You’ll Learn How To:**
- Choose the right visuals and apply formatting
- Use filters, slicers, and drill-downs for deeper insights
- Apply conditional formatting for emphasis
- Publish and manage access to your reports
## Learn From a Power BI Expert Who Helped Shape the Platform
When it comes to Power BI, you’re learning from the source. Brian Larson has more than 36 years of experience designing database applications and data analytics solutions — including serving on the original Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services development team.
He’s written multiple books on Power BI for McGraw-Hill Education, presented at major industry conferences, and trained thousands of professionals across the country.
**Brian’s Background at a Glance:**
- Author of *Data Analysis with Microsoft Power BI* and *Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server*
- Nationally recognized speaker with 70+ conference sessions
- 41 years in technology and data analytics
▶️ *Watch a short preview to see Brian’s teaching style in action.*
## What Our Students Say
"The training was great and very thorough."
"I really enjoyed the analysis pieces with the different charts and visuals.”
"I felt the training was great as it showed many tips and tricks to get the visuals you want.”
"Going over each visualization chart was great as it gave me a lot of ideas on how to better represent some data"
## Request Courses for Your Organization
Fill out the form or contact us directly to request courses for your organization.
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#### Frequently Asked Questions
### Is this training for organizations only? Can I take a class as an individual?
Our Power BI courses are designed with organizations in mind.
If you're an individual user trying to up your Power BI skills, we have [free resources on our blog](https://www.teamscs.com/superior-spotlight-blogs?hsLang=en), as well as a dedicated reference of solo-friendly learnings: **[Where to Start Learning Power BI, Fabric, and Azure](https://www.teamscs.com/superior-spotlight-blogs/where-to-start-learning-power-bi-fabric-and-azure?hsLang=en)**
### What is the cost for these courses?
We typically price our courses at **$75** **each per student**. However, we offer hefty discounts for organizations. If you're looking to book courses for more than 5 students and/or are interested in multiple courses, we offer customized packages. Submit the form on this page to get a customized quote.
### Do participants have to use a camera and/or microphone on during the course?
No - our courses disable students' cameras and microphones by default, so they can focus on learning and not being on camera. Participants can use the chat function and Q&A section to ask questions live.
### What platform do the courses run on?
We use **Microsoft Teams** to run our courses. Students do not need to have a Teams account to join — but we strongly recommend using one as it will make joining easier. We can help students set up a Teams account prior to joining.
### What do students get after the course? What if they have additional questions?
Following the course, students will receive an email with supplementary material related to that course. Supplementary materials include a copy of the presentation deck, course exercise instructions, data files to serve as data sources for the exercises, and a Power BI report file to use as a starting point for the exercises. If students have any questions, they can reach out to us directly.
### Who is Team SCS?
Superior Consulting Services (Team SCS) is a Microsoft-centric technology firm providing innovative solutions that enable our clients to solve business problems. We offer full-scale data modeling, analytics, and custom app development. Brian Larson is our Chief Creative Officer & Partner.
### Why do you offer these courses? Is this a sales pitch?
Not at all. Education is one of our [core values](https://www.teamscs.com/superior-way?hsLang=en) at Team SCS. A key pillar of our process is *knowledge transfer* — empowering teams to manage their own data and tools with confidence.
Brian has spent his career teaching others through books, conferences, and custom training programs. These courses are about sharing what we know, not selling what we do. If your organization could benefit from our services, we’d love to help — but that’s not our main goal.
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