Master Microsoft Power BI โ the world's leading business intelligence platform โ with a live 1-on-1 lecturer in South Africa. From R12,900. Commence anytime.
๐Microsoft Power BIWorld's #1 BI platform
๐จโ๐ปLive 1-on-1 LecturerNot a group class
๐ฏNo Experience RequiredFundamentals course open to all
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Commence AnytimeNo fixed start dates
๐ณFrom R12,900Courseware included
Why Power BI Is South Africa's Most In-Demand BI Skill
Microsoft Power BI is the world's leading business intelligence and data visualisation platform, used by organisations of every size across South Africa to turn raw data into interactive dashboards and reports. As part of the wider Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI skills are increasingly a baseline requirement for data analyst, business analyst and BI developer roles โ not just a specialist add-on.
Because Power BI integrates directly with Excel, SQL Server, Azure and Microsoft Fabric, professionals who can build proper data models and DAX measures โ not just pretty charts โ are the ones who get hired and promoted. School of IT's Power BI training goes from complete-beginner fundamentals through to the official Microsoft Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification pathway.
PL-300Microsoft Data Analyst Associate exam code
3 LevelsFundamentals โ BI Developer โ Data Analyst Associate
R350k+Typical Data Analyst salary in South Africa
10hFundamentals course completed in under a week
What Is Power BI & What Do These Courses Cover?
Power BI is an interactive data visualisation platform developed by Microsoft, used to connect to data sources, transform and model data, and build interactive reports and dashboards. School of IT's Power BI training covers connecting to data sources with Power BI Desktop, transforming data with the Query Editor, data modelling, DAX measures, and building professional, presentation-ready visualisations and reports.
Power BI Courses South Africa โ Course Details
Fundamentals of Power BI
โฑ 10 hours (2-5 days)
๐ณ R12,900 | Courseware included
๐ Optional exam add-on available
๐ฏ No prerequisite required
An introduction to Microsoft Power BI โ connecting to data sources, transforming data, and building your first interactive reports and dashboards.
- An introduction to Power BI
- Connecting to data sources with Power BI Desktop
- Transforming and sanitising data using the Query Editor
- Data modeling
- Working with visualisations and managing report pages
Business Intelligence with Power BI
โฑ 40 hours (~2 months)
๐ณ R28,800 | Payment plan available
๐ Optional exam add-on available
๐ฏ Prerequisite: Intro SQL & Excel knowledge
Design, implement and maintain full data warehouse and BI semantic model solutions โ going beyond dashboards into enterprise-grade business intelligence architecture.
- Design, implement, and maintain a data warehouse
- Extract, transform, and load data; build data quality solutions
- Design a multidimensional and tabular BI semantic model
- Develop queries using MDX and DAX
- Configure and maintain SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
Data Analyst with Power BI (Data Analyst Associate)
โฑ 40 hours (~2 months)
๐ณ R28,800 | Payment plan available
๐ Up to 2 exams optional (incl. PL-300)
๐ฏ Prerequisite: Azure Data Fundamentals
Maximise the value of business data assets using Microsoft Power BI โ designing and building scalable data models, cleaning and transforming data, and enabling advanced analytic capabilities, preparing you for the official Microsoft Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) exam.
- Get started with Microsoft data analytics; prepare data for analysis
- Model and design a data model in Power BI; create measures using DAX
- Optimize a model for performance; visualize data in Power BI
- Add Python or R visuals; work with Power BI visuals and AI visuals
- Create a data-driven story with Power BI reports, dashboards, and paginated reports
๐ Data Analyst (Power BI / Fabric) Career Pathway โ School of IT
Step 1 โ Fundamentals of Power BICore reporting and dashboard skillsR12,900 ยท 10h
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Step 2 โ Business Intelligence with Power BIData warehousing and semantic modelsR28,800 ยท 40h
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Step 3 โ Data Analyst with Power BI (PL-300)Official Microsoft Data Analyst Associate certification pathwayR28,800 ยท 40h
Power BI vs Tableau vs Excel
| Power BI | Tableau | Excel |
|---|
| Best for | Microsoft-ecosystem BI & reporting | Advanced, highly customised visual analytics | Ad-hoc analysis, small datasets |
| Cost | Lower โ bundled with Microsoft 365 | Higher โ standalone licensing | Included in Office |
| Data scale | Enterprise-scale, cloud-integrated | Enterprise-scale | Limited by spreadsheet size |
| Certification | Microsoft PL-300 | Tableau Desktop Specialist and others | Microsoft Office Specialist |
Who Should Study Power BI in South Africa?
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Data & Business AnalystsTurning raw data into decision-ready dashboards๐ผ
Finance & Operations ProfessionalsAutomating recurring reports and KPIs๐งโ๐ป
BI DevelopersBuilding enterprise-grade data models๐
Career ChangersEntering the data analytics field
Why Study Power BI at School of IT South Africa?
โLive 1-on-1 LecturerReal expert instruction, not a group class
โNo Experience BarrierFundamentals course open to complete beginners
โCommence AnytimeNo fixed start dates
โPriced in ZARFrom R12,900 โ payment plans available on longer courses
โFull Certification PathwayFundamentals through official PL-300 in one brochure
โStudy Anywhere in SA100% online โ nationwide
Course Details โ Power BI Courses South Africa
| Course Name | Fundamentals of Power BI / Business Intelligence with Power BI / Data Analyst with Power BI |
| Certification Pathway | Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) |
| Study Method | Online โ Live 1-on-1 Lecturer |
| Duration | 10 โ 40 hours depending on course level |
| Course Fee | From R12,900 (payment plans available on 40-hour courses) |
| Prerequisites | None for Fundamentals; Intro SQL & Excel for BI Developer; Azure Data Fundamentals for Data Analyst Associate |
| Exam | Optional โ up to 2 exams including PL-300; contact us to confirm current fees |
| Available | 100% online โ nationwide across South Africa |
Frequently Asked Questions โ Power BI Courses South Africa
Do I need any experience to start learning Power BI?
No. The Fundamentals of Power BI course is designed for complete beginners and has no prerequisites โ you'll learn to connect to data sources, transform data, and build your first dashboards from scratch.
How much do Power BI courses cost in South Africa?
School of IT's Fundamentals of Power BI course is R12,900 for 10 hours. The Business Intelligence with Power BI and Data Analyst with Power BI courses are R28,800 each for 40 hours, with a payment plan available (2 payments of R14,400).
Is Power BI or Tableau better to learn?
Both are leading BI tools, but Power BI has a strong advantage in South Africa given its lower cost (bundled with Microsoft 365) and deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem most local businesses already use. Tableau remains popular for advanced, highly customised visual analytics.
Does this course prepare me for a Microsoft certification?
Yes. The Data Analyst with Power BI course prepares you for the official Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate certification (exam PL-300), one of the most in-demand Microsoft data certifications.
Can I study Power BI online in South Africa?
Yes. School of IT delivers all Power BI training fully online with a live 1-on-1 lecturer, available nationwide across South Africa with flexible scheduling.
Power BI Courses Available Across South Africa
All School of IT Power BI courses are delivered fully online โ available nationwide:
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
Pretoria
Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
Online โ anywhere in SA
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