DataCamp's foundational, browser-based course in Microsoft's business-intelligence tool. Across four chapters you load and transform data with the Power Query Editor, build core visualisations, and assemble a simple report. Beginner-friendly and hands-on, with nothing to install — a quick, practical first step into Power BI.
Good for: A quick, hands-on first taste of Power BI, no install needed.
Less suitable if: You want deep DAX/modelling or the PL-300 certification path.
Skills you'll gain
Power BIPower QueryData visualisationReportsBusiness intelligence
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You are new to Power BI
You want a fast, no-setup start
You do or will do reporting
Consider something else if you…
You want deep DAX and modelling
You want PL-300 exam prep
You already use Power BI
Requirements: None.
Realistic time: Around 3 hours.
About this course
Introduction to Power BI is DataCamp's foundational, browser-based course in Microsoft's business-intelligence tool. Across four chapters you load and transform data with the Power Query Editor, build core visualizations, and assemble interactive reports — all in DataCamp's in-browser environment, so there's nothing to install.
What you'll learn
Load data into Power BI
Transform data with Power Query Editor
Build core Power BI visualizations
Assemble interactive reports
Apply BI best practices for clarity
Tell data-driven stories for business
This course includes
4h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
DataCamp runs on a subscription — roughly $14/month billed annually (more month-to-month), with the first chapter of each course free to try. A certificate of completion is included with the subscription. Power BI Desktop itself is free on Windows.
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Instructor
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Sara Billen
DataCamp instructor
Created by Sara Billen, a data scientist at DataCamp, with Iason Prassides, a senior BI data analyst — pairing teaching design with hands-on Power BI practice.
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