Learn Data Visualization and Dashboard Design with Microsoft Power BI

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.

Next sessions start February 11, 18, and 25 — seats fill fast. Save your spot!

Choose Your Course

Why Join Team SCS’s Power BI Intro Courses?

If you’ve ever tried to learn Power BI on your own, you know how fast it can get confusing. These live, focused classes show you 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 you can apply what you 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 You

Each live, 90-minute session focuses on one key part of the Power BI learning journey. You can take just one or complete all three for a full foundation in data gathering, modeling, and reporting.

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

Next Session: February 11 at 2:00 p.m. CST

Cost: $75

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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

Next Session: February 18 at 2:00 p.m. CST

Cost: $75

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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

Next Session: February 25 at 2:00 p.m. CST

Cost: $75

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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 30 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
38 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"

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to have my camera and/or microphone on during the course?

No - our courses disable your camera and microphone by default, so you can focus on learning and not being on camera. Participants can use the chat function and Q&A section to ask questions live.

What is the cost for these courses?

Each course is priced at $75, before tax. Please note that when you register, you may see a higher Amount Due on the course page itself once your local taxes are applied. This is done automatically based on your region.

What platform do the courses run on?

We use Microsoft Teams to run our courses. You do not need to have a Teams account to join — but we strongly recommend you do have one, as it will make joining easier.

What do I get after the course? What if I have additional questions?

Following your course, you’ll 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 you have any questions, you can reply directly to that email and we’ll do our best to assist.

Registrants of our courses are also added to our e-newsletter that covers recent Power BI platform updates, tutorials and tips, and other useful information for continued learning. You can unsubscribe at any time and still take additional courses.

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 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 SCS services, we’d love to help — but that’s not our main goal.

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