Advanced Power BI: Data Modelling, DAX & Decision-Grade Dashboards Workshop

A five-day advanced training for analysts who can already build reports and now want to master what lies beneath them: a correctly architected data model, true command of the DAX language, and the design science that turns data into decisions. Across five intensive, hands-on days it covers dimensional modelling and the VertiPaq engine, the full DAX evaluation model, Power Query, dashboard design, and security, closing with a build-and-present capstone. Participants leave able to reason about their models and measures, not merely assemble them.

Most Power BI users can drag a field onto a canvas; far fewer can explain why a measure returns the wrong total, why a refresh crawls, or why a polished dashboard quietly misleads the executives reading it. The difference is never the buttons, it is the model, the language, and the design principles underneath. This programme is built around those fundamentals rather than the interface, so the skills it teaches survive every Power BI release. Delivered practitioner-led on real datasets, it is fast-paced and unapologetically advanced, designed to move capable report-builders to genuine analytical fluency in a single focused week.

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement scalable dimensional data models using star-schema principles
• Develop advanced DAX calculations using row context, filter context, and context transition
• Create sophisticated time-intelligence solutions for standard and custom fiscal calendars
• Build reusable analytical frameworks using calculation groups and advanced DAX techniques
• Optimize model performance using VertiPaq Analyzer, DAX Studio, and Power BI diagnostics tools
• Develop efficient Power Query transformation workflows and refresh strategies
• Design accessible, high-impact dashboards using visualization and information-design principles
• Apply statistical integrity techniques to improve analytical accuracy and reduce reporting bias
• Implement Row-Level Security (RLS) and governance controls for enterprise reporting environments
• Build and deploy decision-grade dashboards that support strategic and operational decision-making

Strategic Revenue Africa’s Advanced Power BI: Data Modelling, DAX & Decision-Grade Dashboards Training is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their business intelligence, data modelling, and dashboard development capabilities.

Ideal participants include:

• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Power BI Developers
• Data Analysts
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialists
• Finance Analysts
• Performance Management Professionals
• Operations Analysts
• Data Engineers
• Reporting Officers
• Data Governance Professionals
• Consultants and Advisory Professionals
• Managers responsible for organizational reporting and analytics

This programme uses a hands-on, practice-driven approach designed to build both conceptual understanding and practical Power BI expertise. Learning is structured around real-world application, continuous practice, and guided instructor support.

The methodology includes:

• Instructor-led demonstrations of key concepts and techniques
• Guided hands-on exercises for immediate application of skills
• Real-world business scenarios and case studies
• Performance optimization and troubleshooting workshops
• Dashboard design reviews based on best practices
• Collaborative problem-solving and peer learning sessions
• Structured lab exercises using realistic datasets
• Analytical modelling challenges and dashboard critique sessions
• A capstone project simulating real organizational reporting needs

By enrolling participants in this training, organizations can expect to realize the following benefits:

• Improved accuracy, consistency, and reliability of business intelligence reporting
• Stronger data governance and reporting standards across departments
• Enhanced decision-making through trusted and timely analytical insights
• Faster dashboard performance and reduced report refresh times
• Increased efficiency in data preparation, modelling, and reporting processes
• Better visibility into organizational performance through decision-grade dashboards
• Reduced dependence on external consultants for Power BI development and maintenance
• Improved security and compliance through effective access-control mechanisms
• Greater return on investment from existing data and analytics platforms
• Increased organizational capability to support evidence-based planning and performance management

By participating in this training, participants will gain practical, career-enhancing capabilities, including:

• Advanced expertise in Power BI data modelling and dashboard engineering
• Strong proficiency in DAX programming and analytical calculations
• Improved ability to diagnose and resolve reporting and performance issues
• Enhanced skills in dashboard design, data visualization, and data storytelling
• Greater confidence in presenting and defending analytical findings
• Increased ability to support strategic planning and executive decision-making
• Stronger technical credibility within data, analytics, and business intelligence teams
• Improved career advancement opportunities in analytics, reporting, and business intelligence roles
• Practical experience gained through real-world case studies and capstone projects
• The ability to build scalable, enterprise-ready reporting solutions

At Strategic Revenue Africa, our certification goes beyond proof of attendance—it represents practical competence and measurable capability. Upon successful completion of our training programs, participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion from Strategic Revenue Africa, recognizing their ability to apply acquired knowledge in real-world settings. As an organization focused on architecting sustainable revenue and strengthening organizational performance, our certifications signal that participants are equipped with skills that drive results, not just theory.