Professional Certificate in Data Visualisation with Power BI

A 15-hour, four-day Saturday programme on importing, modelling and visualising data in Microsoft Power BI, including DAX and security.

IIT
LevelShort-course
Study modepart-time

Overview

About this course

This short programme from the IIT Professional Development Unit covers Microsoft Power BI in 15 hours over four Saturday sessions (1.30 pm to 6.30 pm), with lab practicals in Colombo. Topics include getting and cleaning data with Power Query, designing data models, building calculations in DAX, building visuals and reports, drill-down and drill-through, distributing reports, Python for data analysis, AI visuals, security requirements, administration and licensing. It suits fresh graduates, business analysts, managers, accountants, auditors and business owners. IIT lists qualifications or experience in marketing, business, data science or a related field as the entry requirement.

Modules

16 modules
Modules16 modules
Introduction to Microsoft Power BI
Getting data into Power BI
Cleaning and shaping data with Power Query
Introduction to data models
Designing and building a model
Building calculations with DAX
Refining the data model with best practices
Building visuals and reports
Advanced filtering, drill-down and drill-through
Distributing Power BI artifacts
Exploring data in Power BI
Python for data analysis
Working with AI visuals
Implementing security requirements
Power BI administration
Power BI licensing and certifications

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria

Academic or professional qualifications in marketing, business, data science or a closely related field, or relevant industry experience

Facilities

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Key information

Level

short-course

Duration

ยท part-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Data ScienceComputing

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