New Launch: AI Toolkit for Professionals is now LIVE!
New Launch: The Ultimate Gen AI and Data Science Bootcamp is LIVE with a subsidised benefit!
AI Upgrade Alert! Data Analyst Bootcamp 4.0 has an optional AI upgrade at a subsidised price.
Get Job Ready: Power BI Data Analytics for All Levels 3.0
This practical beginner’s course lets you learn Power BI from scratch, preparing you for the Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Power BI Developer job market. The course provides an end-to-end Power BI project, carefully curated to offer you real organizational experience and business context.
4.9
(801 Verified ratings)
Last Updated: Jan 11, 2025 12:31 AM
|English
Free Lifetime Access
No Experience
Needed
Start from scratch
and build up
Flexible
Schedule
Learn at your
own pace
Get
Job-Ready
Acquire essential
job skills
/55188/PBI%20course/V3.0/for%20Website_Power%20BI%20Thumbnail_w1000.webp)
Created by:
This course includes:
- 19h:10m:41s on-demand video
- 137 Lectures
- 6 Practice Business Scenarios with Solutions
- 16 Quizzes
- Access on any Device
- Certificate of completion
Free Lifetime Access
No Experience Needed
Start from scratch
and build up
Flexible Schedule
Learn at your
own pace
Get Job-Ready
Acquire essential
job skills
What you'll learn in our Power BI course?
-
Power BI Essentials (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling & Visualization)
-
Dashboard Designing Techniques
-
End-to-end Power BI project process (Scoping to Deployment)
-
Effective Communication Techniques to Business Stakeholders
-
Advanced Power BI Tricks
-
Business Function Fundamentals (Finance, Sales, Marketing & Supply chain)
-
Consumer goods business domain knowledge
-
Problem solving mindset
Course Curriculum
137 Lectures | 19h:10m:41s
3:
Power BI Basics: Getting Started
13 Lectures
-
3.1: Install Power BI
-
3.2: Power BI: Tool Introduction
-
3.3: Power Query: Intro & Column Transformations
-
3.4: Power Query: Merging and Appending
-
3.5: Power Query: Best Practices
-
3.6: Introduction to DAX
-
3.7: Introduction to DAX - II
-
3.8: Introduction to Data Modeling
-
3.9: Introduction to Creating Visuals
-
3.10: Tony asks Peter to Fix Data Holes
-
3.11: Practice Exercise
-
3.12: Chapter Summary
-
3.13: Quiz
4:
Project Planning and Scoping
9 Lectures
-
4.1: Problem Statement
Free -
4.2: The Email that Started this Project
Free -
4.3: Project Kick-off Meeting
Free -
4.4: Learn how a ‘Project Charter’ is Used in Companies
-
4.5: Project Kick-off: Session Debrief
-
4.6: Senior Data Analyst Sets Up the Next Steps with Junior Data Analyst
-
4.7: Simplified: Profit and Loss Statement
-
4.8: Chapter Summary
-
4.9: Quiz
5:
Power BI Basics: Data collection, Exploration & Validation
10 Lectures
-
5.1: Simplified: Data Warehouse, OLTP vs OLAP, Data Catalog
Free -
5.2: Install MySQL and Import Data
-
5.3: Simplified: Data Exploration Using SQL, Star Schema, Fact vs Dimension Tables
Free -
5.4: Load and connect data with MySQL
-
5.5: Create a Date Dimension Table
-
5.6: Validate Data against Benchmark Numbers
-
5.7: Tony’s Valuable Advise to Peter
-
5.8: Practice Exercise
-
5.9: Chapter Summary
-
5.10: Quiz
8:
Power BI Advanced: Data Modeling & Calculated Columns
11 Lectures
-
8.1: Power Query or DAX for Generating Calculated Columns?
Free -
8.2: Data Modelling: Star and Snowflake Schema
Free -
8.3: Data Modeling: Connect Dimensions with Fact Tables
-
8.4: Simplified: Why Do We Need Dimension Tables?
-
8.5: Mentor Talk: Congratulations! You are Levelling Up!
-
8.6: Create Calculated Columns Using DAX
-
8.7: Easy Way to Verify Your Numbers in Power BI
-
8.8: Assignment: Optimize Report and Reduce File Size by 25 %
Free -
8.9: I Need a Favour
-
8.10: Chapter Summary
-
8.11: Quiz
9:
Power BI Advanced: Build Finance View
15 Lectures
-
9.1: Finance View: Prepare a List of Metrics
-
9.2: Simplified: Calculate Function & Filter Context
-
9.3: Finance View: Creating Metrics
-
9.4: Finance View: Create P&L Table Structure
-
9.5: Finance View: Create Last Year (LY) Column
-
9.6: Finance View: Build an Ultimate DAX Measure for P & L Table Structure - I
-
9.7: Finance View: Build an Ultimate DAX Measure for P & L Table Structure - II
-
9.8: Finance View: Create ‘Quarters’ & ‘YTD/YTG’ Slicers
-
9.9: Mentor Talk: Figuring Out Solutions
-
9.10: Finance View: Create a Line chart to Show Performance Over Time
-
9.11: Finance View: Build Top Product, Market & Region Visuals
-
9.12: Intermediate Review: I Met Product Owner Nick and He Gave this Feedback!
Free -
9.13: Finance View: Add Net Profit
-
9.14: Chapter Summary
-
9.15: Quiz
10:
Power BI Advanced: Build Sales, Marketing & Supply Chain View
10 Lectures
-
10.1: Review Sales View Mockup
-
10.2: Sales View: Build Top Customers & Performance Matrix Visuals
-
10.3: Sales View: Build Product Performance & Unit Economics Visuals
-
10.4: Build Marketing View
-
10.5: Simplified: Supply Chain Basics
-
10.6: Supply Chain View: Review Mock Up
-
10.7: Supply Chain View: Build Key Measures
-
10.8: Supply Chain View: Build Visuals
-
10.9: Chapter Summary
-
10.10: Quiz
11:
Power BI Advanced: Designing an Effective Dashboard
9 Lectures
-
11.1: Simplified: Dashboard vs Report
-
11.2: 15 Design Rules for an Effective Dashboard
-
11.3: Finalize Page Layout Design
-
11.4: Create Home Page
-
11.5: Design Finance Dashboard
-
11.6: Add Key Elements to Finance Dashboard
-
11.7: Copy the Design to Sales, Marketing & Supply Chain Dashboard
-
11.8: Chapter Summary
-
11.9: Quiz
13:
Stakeholder review & Feedback implementation
16 Lectures
-
13.1: Stakeholder Analysis and its Significance
-
13.2: Peter Recalls the Stakeholder Mapping Meeting
Free -
13.3: Stakeholder Review Meeting: How did it Go?
Free -
13.4: This is the secret to be ‘Job Ready’!
-
13.5: Practice Exercise: Quick Fixes
-
13.6: Quick Fix: Chg% formula
-
13.7: Practice Exercise: Implementing Dynamic Benchmark
-
13.8: Practice Exercise: Adding Dynamic Slicer to Filter Visual
-
13.9: Practice Exercise: Create a Toggle Button to Switch between Two Visuals
-
13.10: Practice Exercise: Create a Tool Tip to Show Trend
-
13.11: Learn: Adding Market Share Data
-
13.12: Practice Exercise: Create an Executive Dashboard
-
13.13: Learn: Performance Optimization
-
13.14: Learn: Fix Data Quality Issues
-
13.15: Chapter Summary
-
13.16: Quiz
14:
Deploying the Solution: Power BI Service
7 Lectures
-
14.1: Power BI Service Overview, Report Sharing, and Apps
-
14.2: How to Set Up Automatic Data Refresh: My SQL
-
14.3: How to Set Up Automatic Data Refresh: Excel
-
14.4: Simplified: Collaboration, Bookmarks, and Insights in Power BI Service
-
14.5: Driving the Extra Mile: Documentation and Maintenance
-
14.6: Chapter Summary
-
14.7: Quiz
15:
Portfolio, Resume and Job Application
9 Lectures
-
15.1: Get a Shareable link for your Power BI project
-
15.2: Share Your Power BI Project with Potential Recruiters
-
15.3: Differentiate Your Work with New Design
-
15.4: How to differentiate your work - Expert Webinar
-
15.5: Write an Amazing Resume
-
15.6: Job Application Tips
-
15.7: Interview Tips
-
15.8: Interview Checklist
-
15.9: Thank You!
16:
Practice Exercise Solutions
11 Lectures
-
16.1: Solution: Quick Fixes
-
16.2: Solution: Implementing Dynamic Targets (Add Targets)
-
16.3: Solution: Implementing Dynamic Targets (Create a dynamic switch between Targets and LY)
-
16.4: Solution: Implementing Dynamic Targets (P & L visuals to compare Target or LY based on selection)
-
16.5: Solution: Adding Dynamic Slicer to Filter Visual
-
16.6: Solution: Create a Toggle Button to Switch between Two Visuals
-
16.7: Solution: Create a Tool Tip to Show Trend
-
16.8: Solution: Create an Executive Dashboard (KPI Visuals)
-
16.9: Solution: Create an Executive Dashboard (Key Insights by Subzone )
-
16.10: Solution: Create an Executive Dashboard (Market Share Visual & Conditional Formatting)
-
16.11: Solution: Create an Executive Dashboard (Final Enhancements)
18:
PBI Monthly Update Tasks
16 Lectures
-
18.1: Intro
-
18.2: Feature Updates Task -1
-
18.3: Solution: Task - 1
-
18.4: Feature Updates Task- 2
-
18.5: Solution: Task - 2
-
18.6: Feature Updates Task - 3
-
18.7: Solution: Task - 3
-
18.8: Feature Updates Task - 4
-
18.9: Solution: Task - 4
-
18.10: Feature Updates Task - 5
-
18.11: Solution: Task - 5
-
18.12: Feature Updates Task - 6
-
18.13: Solution: Task - 6
-
18.14: Feature Updates Task - 7
-
18.15: Solution: Task - 7
-
18.16: Feature Updates Task - 8
What our learners experience
Our content is rated 4.9/5 from 6868+ Learners
/fit-in/600x600/uploads/video_testimonials/video_thumbnail/17905/293508_66a8a9f810ce1raj-chavan.png)
Accountant, Unicorp utilities strainers PVT LTD, Mumbai
/fit-in/600x600/uploads/video_testimonials/video_thumbnail/12373/293508_66a8a7e33e040abhay-banugariya.png)
Site engineer, DK Group, Nashik
/fit-in/600x600/uploads/video_testimonials/video_thumbnail/32139/293508_66a8a77f05279ashok-kumar.png)
Production Planner And Analyst
/fit-in/600x600/uploads/video_testimonials/video_thumbnail/37556/293508_66a8a73f20e2bambarish-khatavkar.png)
/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/uploads/images/1572676152558.jpg)
Cluster Manager - Operations
/fit-in/600x600/uploads/video_testimonials/video_thumbnail/51910/293508_66a8a7208d83cchandan-singh-yadav.png)
/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/uploads/images/67357719-2374908959235891-6438362598990675968-n.jpg)
Service Manager (Mahindra Power Genset)
Thank you for well-managed and customized course. Its so nicely explained even a beginner will be hassle-free while learning it. This course is highly recommended to those who either wants to learn data analysis or are on the verge of building a portfolio(like me).
/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/uploads/testimonials/91767/thumbnail/65b7439a18c5epa283066.jpg)
Data Analyst
My experience with Codebasics' Power BI Data Analytics course was truly valuable and rewarding. The course content was comprehensive, well-structured, and easy to follow, making it accessible for learners of all levels.
What I appreciated the most:
Clear explanations: The instructor provided clear and concise explanations for each topic, making it easy to grasp the concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios.
Hands-on exercises: The practical exercises and examples throughout the course were extremely helpful in solidifying my understanding of Power BI. I felt confident in using the tool to analyze and visualize data effectively.
Real-world applications: The course emphasized real-world applications, which was crucial for me to see how Power BI could be used in various industries and business scenarios.
Engaging instructor: Dhaval's teaching style was engaging and kept me interested throughout the course. The pace was just right, allowing me to absorb the information without feeling overwhelmed.
Accessible resources: The additional resources provided, such as datasets and sample projects, were valuable in practicing and honing my skills even after completing the course.
Overall, I can confidently say that Codebasics' Power BI Data Analytics course has prepared me well for data analysis and visualization tasks. It's an excellent resource for anyone looking to level up their Power BI skills. I will definitely recommend it to others interested in learning Power BI.
Once again, thank you for the fantastic learning experience! Keep up the excellent work, and I look forward to exploring more courses from Codebasics in the future. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
/fit-in/100x100/uploads/testimonials/14132/thumbnail/64bee127802eeankit-pic.jpg)
Manager
Hi, This is Himanshu Singh. I have taken Power BI course and this course is offering the best way to learn Power BI, with real-time business cases. It is really helpful to clear the concept with practical use cases during the course. Thank you for the awesome content.
/fit-in/100x100/uploads/testimonials/26476/thumbnail/64e10fbec89a9him.jpg)
Sr. Market Research Analyst
Had a great learning experience, this was my 2nd course after SQL. This course covers all the basic to advanced topics. Dhaval sir really makes every topic easily understandable and all those stakeholder meetings and discussions with Hemanand sir are really helpful, it's helpful for a beginner on how should we proceed with problems and what should be our thought process.
/fit-in/100x100/uploads/images/passportsizepic.jpg)
Technical Functional Consultant
I appreciated the clarity of the content. Concepts were explained in a straightforward manner, making it easy for me to follow along.The hands-on exercises were particularly helpful. They provided practical experience and helped solidify the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures.
I enjoyed the real-world examples and case studies incorporated into the course. It helped me understand how Power BI can be applied in different scenarios.
The course was well-structured, with a logical progression of topics. This made it easy to build on my knowledge as I moved through the modules.
Your teaching style was engaging, and your enthusiasm for the subject matter was evident. It made the learning experience enjoyable.
/fit-in/100x100/filters:format(webp)/fit-in/100x100/uploads/testimonials/211291/thumbnail/658efc2f33a1bphoto-old.jpg)
Student
System Requirements
- We recommend you install the Power BI desktop app (It’s free) from the Microsoft App store and check if your PC meets the below requirements.
- OS: Windows 10 version 14393.0 or higher
- Architecture: x64
- Memory: 4 GB or more (Recommended)
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster (Recommended)
- Display: 1440*900 or larger display resolution (Recommended)
Course Instructors/Creators

Dhaval Patel
Data Entrepreneur (12+ Years),
YouTuber,
Ex - Bloomberg, NVIDIA
I have 17 years of experience in Programming and Data Science working for big tech companies like NVIDIA and Bloomberg. I also run a famous YouTube channel called Codebasics where I pursue my passion for teaching.
Hemanand Vadivel
Ex- Data Analytics Manager, 8+ Years in Europe, Microsoft Certified, Certified Supply Chain Professional
I’m a Mechanical Engineer who transitioned to a full-time Data & Analytics Manager in the UK & Germany. I have delivered 30+ analytics projects over 15+ countries and trained professionals at different levels to equip them with valuable analytics skills.

Get Certified
When You Complete This Course
You receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ signed and addressed personally by me, your guide and mentor. – Dhaval Patel
Add and share this certificate with your Resume/CV or on your LinkedIn profile.
Frequently Asked Questions


Q.1
I already know basic Power BI, what benefit do I get by taking this course?
This course is taught through a true end-to-end project in a Consumer goods company involving all the steps mimicking the real business environment, so you will learn how to execute end-to-end projects Power BI projects successfully along with the business fundamentals. You will learn a lot of extra things such as Project management tools, effective communication techniques & organizational nuances.
Q.2
Will the course be upgraded when there are new features in Power BI?
Yes, the course will be upgraded periodically to ensure you're learning the latest in Power BI. When new features roll out in Power BI, we update the course material. Learners who have already enrolled in the course will have free access to these upgrades, continuing their journey to learn Power BI.
Q.3
What dataset is used in this Power BI course? Is it some toy dataset or something that mimics a real-world business problem?
The dataset we use in this course to learn Power BI is crafted from scratch to replicate real-world business scenarios, drawing on our years of industry experience. It includes over a million rows and covers multiple facets of business data such as sales, finance, targets, forecasts, products, etc., offering a realistic and comprehensive learning experience.
Q.4
What business concepts and domains are covered in this course?
We have covered the core functions such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain with their fundamentals related to this course. The domain you will learn in this course is consumer goods which is projected to have more openings and high data analytics requirements at least until 2030.
Q.5
What is different in this course from thousands of other Power BI courses available online?
Most of the courses available on the internet teach you how to build x & y without any business context and do not prepare you for the real business world. This course is rather an experience in which you will learn how to use Power BI & other non-technical skills to solve a real-life business problem using analytics. Here you focus on solving a business problem and in that process learn how Power BI can be used as a tool. This is how you will do the work when you start working as a data analyst/ Business analyst/ Power BI developer in the industry. This course will prepare you for not just fetching the job but, shine in it & grow further.
Q.6
How long is the Power BI course duration?
The Power BI course consists of 20 hours and 33 minutes of on-demand video content. Through this format, we have made sure that you learn at your own pace, ensuring that you grasp all the concepts effectively.
Q.1
I use tableau, can I take this course?
Absolutely, even if you primarily use Tableau, you can greatly benefit from this Power BI course. It covers concepts outside of the specific tools, including business context, problem-solving, and project management tools. Additionally, it provides a valuable opportunity to learn Power BI, which can broaden your analytics skill set.
Q.2
I don’t have a laptop, can I take this Power BI course?
We recommend learning by doing, especially if you're enrolling in our Power BI course. To effectively learn Power BI, it's crucial to have a laptop or PC with at least 4 GB of RAM for hands-on experience.
Q.3
Is there any prerequisite for taking this course?
The only prerequisite is that you need to have a functional laptop with at least 4GB ram, internet connection and a thrill to learn data analysis.
Q.4
I have never done programming in my life. Can I take this course?
Absolutely! This Power BI course is the perfect starting point for anyone who has never done coding and aims to build a career in the IT/Data Analytics industry. It's equally valuable if you simply aspire to perform better in your current job or business by leveraging data.
Q.1
How can I contact the instructors for any doubt/support?
We've designed every lecture to facilitate your path to learning Power BI in an easy-to-understand manner.
However, chapters 6-8 introduce real-time job concepts, which might be more challenging. While working on these chapters, it's possible to encounter doubts or errors. We encourage you to develop problem-solving skills by googling and trying to find the answers.
If you hit a wall, we've got you covered!
Join our active discord community (https://discord.com/invite/aWpq9S5qge) under the "codebasics - power - bi - data - analytics - course" channel. Here, you can discuss and clear your doubts with fellow learners and mentors.
Additionally, you can enroll in a video group discussion session at the end of the course, a bonus feature. We hold these sessions as per demand and my availability. Feel free to ask any course or career-related questions in these sessions.
Q.2
Will this course guarantee me a job?
We've had great success with a lighter version of this course available for free on codebasics YouTube channel, and many participants reported securing jobs after completing it (see testimonials). This paid course, where you can learn Power BI in-depth, is at least 5x better than the YouTube course, boosting our confidence that you can land a job after completing it. However, we want to be honest and refrain from making impractical promises. Our guarantee is to prepare you for the job market by teaching the most relevant skills, knowledge, and timeless principles good enough to fetch a job.
Q.1
Will the course help me in PL - 300 Microsoft exam preparation?
Yes, this Power BI course will certainly help because we cover the majority of the skills measured in the PL-300 exam in this course.
However, please be informed that this course focuses on Job ready aspects and not on all aspects required to clear PL - 300 exam. In addition to this course, you might need to visit the official learning material designed by Microsoft which is available for free -> https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/pl-300?tab=tab-learning-paths
Q.2
Power BI or Tableau which one is better?
This question depends on context. If you're discussing pure visualization capabilities, Tableau has a slight edge. However, both tools offer robust data connectors, modeling, and transformation features. Power BI is cheaper and offers tighter integration with the Microsoft environment, which many companies prefer due to their existing use of Excel and other Microsoft tools. As such, there's a significant movement towards Power BI, and job opportunities are growing at a higher rate for those who can effectively learn Power BI. Moreover, Power BI has been leading Gartner’s magic quadrant in BI as the industry leader for the last few years.
Q.3
Does Power BI work in Mac OS/Ubuntu?
Power BI desktop works only in Windows OS. Please look into the system requirements section on this page.
However, you can use a virtual machine to install and work with Power BI in other Operating systems.
Q.4
I’m not sure if this course is good enough for me to invest some money. What can I do?
We got you covered. Go ahead and do the lighter version of this course which is still available on YouTube for free. If you like that course and want to learn further, this course is the perfect extension.
Q.5
Can I add this course to my resume? If Yes, how?
Absolutely, we have a section in this Power BI Certificate course explaining how you can add the learnings from this course to your resume in a way that will appeal to the hiring team.
More Courses
Python: Beginner to Advanced For Data Professionals
This project-based learning course will teach Python through hands-on experience with two real-world projects: (1) Data analysis in the hospitality domain and (2) Building an expense tracking system. It is designed for both complete beginners with no prior coding experience and those with some Python knowledge looking to enhance their skills. The course is taught by an industry expert with over 14 years of experience at leading tech companies such as Nvidia and Bloomberg.
SQL Beginner to Advanced For Data Professionals
Beginners to Advanced SQL course for those preparing for a data career (Data Analyst, Data Scientist, or Data Engineer). This course is carefully curated to simulate real-time organizational experience to prepare you for the current job market and at the same time provides you with an ultimate learning experience through a storytelling mode that you would see in movies.
Excel: Mother of Business Intelligence
Beginners to Advanced Excel course for those who are preparing for a data career (especially Data Analysts). This course is carefully curated by industry experts to mimic real-world scenarios to prepare you to become a market fit. You will also get practical exercises to practice and get a simulated experience of a data analyst using Excel to solve problems.
/55188/PBI%20course/V3.0/for%20Website_Power%20BI%20Thumbnail_w1000.webp)
This course includes:
- 19h:10m:41s on-demand videos
- 137 Lectures
- 6 Practice Business Scenarios with Solutions
- 16 Quizzes
- Access on any Device
- Certificate of completion
Course Preview
/p>
© 2025 Codebasics.io. All Rights
Reserved | Product of LearnerX EdTech Private Limited
Our technology partner: AtliQ Technologies