Course Outline
Introduction to Power BI
- Overview of Power BI Desktop and Service
- Use cases in engineering, construction, and BIM
- Overview of Power BI architecture
Data Retrieval and Connection
- Connecting to multiple data sources (SQL, Excel, cloud)
- Importing structured and semi-structured data
- Using scheduled and real-time refresh options
Data Preparation and Modeling
- Transforming data with Power Query
- Creating relationships between data sets
- Building reusable data models
Building Visual Reports
- Creating dashboards with charts, maps, and tables
- Drill-through and filter-based interactions
- Custom visuals and design best practices
Applying AI Tools for Trend Analysis
- Using Power BI AI visuals and smart narratives
- Trend detection and time-based insights
- Forecasting with built-in analytics tools
Integrating with BIM Data
- Exporting data from BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
- Structuring BIM data for Power BI compatibility
- Visualizing BIM-related metrics and model attributes
Publishing and Sharing
- Publishing to Power BI Service
- Workspace and access management
- Sharing reports internally and externally
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of data structures and visualization concepts
- Experience with Excel or similar tools
- Familiarity with BIM processes is helpful but not required
Audience
- Innovation and tech development managers
- Data analysts working with construction or engineering data
- BIM professionals seeking to enhance data reporting
Testimonials (5)
The subject was taught in an engaging way, making me want to learn more.
kgotla Moncho - Martin Engineering Africa
Course - PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Blessing made sure that he knows every one , and referred every candidate by their name which is excellent. He is a well experienced Trainer and has patience, and very helpful to all the candidates. Trainer like him make the training more interesting. Wish to have him allocated to my next training that I will be doing with your company.
Alfred Mashala - National Transmission Company South Africa
Course - Analyzing Data with Power BI
The manner in which the presenter addressed questions. The method of delivering the course was very beneficial to the students. A very good teacher indeed.
ROSE BALOYI - National Transmission Company South Africa
Course - Power BI: Basics to Advanced
What I liked the most was the coach's openness regarding the change in content as well as the approach that was previously prepared to accommodate our real needs
Ernesto Sitoe Junior - Electricidade de Mocambique
Course - Advanced Power BI
The second day as Power Bi is a really friendly tool, and clearly Costas knows it very well, it was really good to learn about that tool. Unfortunately we have to see Power pivot in excel first which is really not user friendly but definitely a must see first in order to understand how Power Bi works, and it makes Power Bi look super cool :)
