From the syllabus
End-to-End Dashboard Project (Module 12)
- PrepareLoad and clean raw files in Power Query
- ModelBuild a star schema and DAX measures
- SharePublish, secure and refresh in the Service
Classroom in BTM 1st Stage & Live Online
Power BI Course in Bangalore
Learn to turn raw business data into clear, interactive dashboards with Microsoft Power BI. The Power BI course at Ascent Software Training Institute covers Power Query, data modeling, DAX, visual design, Power BI Service, gateways and Power Automate integration, and ends with dashboard projects you can show an employer. It is built for freshers, Excel users, MIS and reporting staff, and IT professionals moving into data analyst and BI roles.
- 12-module syllabus: Power Query, data modeling, DAX, visuals and Power BI Service
- Build sales, finance and HR dashboards from real-style datasets
- Guidance for the Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst exam
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- 12 modulesfrom Power Query to Power BI Service and projects
- 96 hrs48 two-hour classes over 2 months, with hands-on lab work
- 4.5 Google rating, 976 reviews (checked 10 Nov 2026)
- ISO 21001ASTI is ISO 21001:2025 certified for educational management
Quick overview
Power BI Course at a Glance
In short
The Power BI course at Ascent Software Training Institute is a Microsoft Power BI program taught in the classroom at BTM 1st Stage, Bangalore, or in live online classes. It has 12 modules covering Power Query, data modeling, DAX, visualization, Power BI Service, administration and integration, with 96 hours of instructor-led training with hands-on lab work and dashboard projects. Batches run Monday to Saturday over 2 months. You get a course completion certificate, guidance for the Microsoft PL-300 exam, and placement & career support.
- Course
- Microsoft Power BI: Desktop, Power Query, DAX and ServicePower Automate integration included
- Suitable for
- Freshers, Excel and MIS users, analysts, IT professionalsNo coding needed to start
- Training mode
- Classroom (BTM 1st Stage, Bangalore) or live instructor-led onlineOne-to-one and fast track also offered
- Duration
- 2 months, Monday to Saturday batches48 classes of 2 hours; fast track available
- Practice
- Assignments after every module and dashboard projectsSales, finance and HR datasets
- Certification
- Course completion certificate from ASTIPlus guidance for Microsoft PL-300
- Fees
- Depends on the training modeAsk the current fee on WhatsApp
- Career support
- Resume building, mock interviews, interview preparation & job opportunities
Course facts from the Power BI syllabus and batch schedule of Ascent Software Training Institute. The Microsoft exam fee is paid to Microsoft and is not part of the course fee.
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Definition
What Is Power BI?
Direct answer
Power BI is Microsoft's business intelligence tool for connecting to data, cleaning it, modeling it and sharing interactive reports and dashboards. Analysts build reports in Power BI Desktop, using Power Query to prepare data and DAX to write calculations, then publish them to the Power BI Service so managers can view and filter them in a browser or on a phone. A Power BI course teaches you each of these steps.
The parts of Power BI you will use
D
Power BI Desktop
Build the report.
The free Windows app where you load data, model it, write DAX and design visuals.
Q
Power Query
Clean the data.
Merges, reshapes and cleans data from Excel, SQL and the web without code.
S
Power BI Service
Share and refresh.
The cloud service for workspaces, apps, scheduled refresh, security and sharing.
Why companies hire Power BI analysts
- One version of the truthA shared data model replaces dozens of copied Excel files.
- Self-service reportingManagers filter and drill down themselves instead of asking for new reports.
- Automatic refreshDashboards update on a schedule, so no one rebuilds the weekly MIS by hand.
- Part of Microsoft 365Power BI works with Excel, Teams, SharePoint and Power Automate that companies already use.
Definitions follow the official Microsoft Power BI documentation. Course coverage is from Modules 1 to 6 of the ASTI syllabus.
Eligibility
Who Should Join This Power BI Course?
Starting level
You can join without coding experience. If you are comfortable with Excel basics such as sorting, filtering and simple formulas, you can follow the course from Module 1. A degree in any stream, including commerce and arts, is enough to start.
Freshers & graduates
B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.E. and other graduates starting an analyst career.
Excel & MIS users
People who build reports in Excel and want automated, interactive dashboards.
Business professionals
Finance, sales, HR and operations staff who need to analyse their own data.
IT professionals
Developers, testers and support engineers moving into BI and data roles.
Certification seekers
Analysts preparing for the Microsoft PL-300 exam.
Syllabus
Power BI Course Syllabus: What You Will Learn
The syllabus has 12 modules, from your first report to sharing, security and integration in the Power BI Service. Open a module to see the topics.
M1Introduction to Power BI
BI concepts, Desktop, Service and Mobile
- What business intelligence is and where Power BI fits
- Power BI Desktop, Service and Mobile
- Installing Desktop and touring the interface
- Loading data and building your first report
You learn
The full flow from data to a shared report.
You practise
A first one-page report from an Excel sales file.
Why it matters
Every later module adds to this same flow.
M2Data Transformation with Power Query
Clean, shape and combine data
- Power Query Editor and applied steps
- Removing errors, blanks and duplicates
- Split, merge, pivot and unpivot columns
- Append and merge queries
- Data types and an introduction to M
You learn
How to make messy data report-ready.
You practise
Combining monthly files into one clean table.
Why it matters
Most real report work is data preparation.
M3Data Visualization Basics
Charts, tables, maps, slicers
- Choosing the right chart for the question
- Bar, line, pie, table, matrix, card and map visuals
- Slicers and filters on visual, page and report level
- Formatting, themes and layout
M4Advanced Data Modeling and DAX
Star schema, relationships, measures
- Fact and dimension tables, star schema
- Relationships, cardinality and filter direction
- Calculated columns vs measures
- CALCULATE, FILTER, iterator functions such as SUMX
- Date tables and time intelligence: YTD, MTD, same period last year
You learn
How to build a model that gives correct numbers.
You practise
Year-on-year, running total and ranking measures.
Why it matters
DAX and modeling are the core of PL-300 and of most interviews.
M5Data Sources
Excel, CSV, SQL databases, web, cloud
- Connecting to Excel, CSV, folders and SharePoint
- Connecting to SQL Server and other databases
- Web and cloud sources
- Import vs DirectQuery
M6Power BI Service and Collaboration
Workspaces, apps, sharing, refresh
- Publishing reports to a workspace
- Dashboards, apps and sharing
- Scheduled refresh
- Comments, subscriptions and alerts
M7Advanced Visualizations
Drill-through, bookmarks, tooltips
- Drill-down and drill-through pages
- Bookmarks, buttons and page navigation
- Report page tooltips
- Conditional formatting and custom visuals
M8Data Insights
Q&A, forecasting, AI visuals
- Q&A natural language questions
- Forecasting and trend lines
- Key influencers and decomposition tree
- Telling a story with data
M9Administration and Gateways
Security, roles, on-premises data
- Workspace roles and permissions
- Row-level security (RLS)
- On-premises data gateway
- Basic admin and governance settings
M10Mobile Reporting
Phone layouts and the mobile app
- Designing mobile layouts
- Power BI Mobile app
- Alerts and sharing from mobile
M11Integration and Extensibility
Power Automate, Excel, Teams, REST API
- Power Automate flows triggered from reports
- Analyse in Excel and embedding in Teams and SharePoint
- Introduction to the Power BI REST API
M12Projects and Best Practices
End-to-end dashboards and review
- End-to-end dashboard projects
- Performance tuning and model size
- Design and naming best practices
- Presenting a dashboard in an interview
You learn
How to plan, build and present a complete report.
You practise
A multi-page dashboard from raw files to the Service.
Why it matters
Your project is what you walk an interviewer through.
Tools
Tools You Will Work With
These are the tools named in the syllabus, used together the way a reporting team uses them.
Power BI Desktop
Builds the model and the report (Modules 1, 3, 4, 7).
Power Query
Cleans and shapes data before it reaches the model (Module 2).
DAX
The formula language for measures and time intelligence (Module 4).
Power BI Service
Shares, refreshes and secures reports in the cloud (Modules 6, 9).
Excel & SQL sources
Where business data usually comes from (Module 5).
Power Automate
Triggers actions from reports and data (Module 11).
Real-world projects
Power BI Projects You Can Show Employers
How to read this
Module 12 is an end-to-end project. The other cards are example learning projects showing the type of work practised in class. Ask a career advisor about the projects in the current batch.
Sales performance dashboard
Example learning project- Scenario
- A retail chain wants revenue, margin and growth by region and product.
- Student task
- Model the data and write year-on-year and target measures.
- Tools
- Power QueryDAXDrill-through
- Expected output
- A two-page dashboard with KPI cards and drill-down.
- Skill developed
- Time intelligence and KPI design
Finance MIS automation
Example learning project- Scenario
- A finance team rebuilds its monthly MIS in Excel by hand.
- Student task
- Combine monthly files from a folder and refresh automatically.
- Tools
- Folder connectorScheduled refresh
- Expected output
- A P&L report that updates without manual work.
- Skill developed
- Data preparation and refresh
HR dashboard with row-level security
Example learning project- Scenario
- Each department head should see only their own team's attrition data.
- Student task
- Build the report and set up RLS roles in the Service.
- Tools
- RLSWorkspacesApps
- Expected output
- One report, different views per user.
- Skill developed
- Security and sharing
Certification
Power BI Certification: PL-300 and What Comes Next
Short answer
The official Power BI certification is Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, earned by passing Exam PL-300. It tests preparing data, modeling, visualizing and analysing data, and managing workspaces, which match Modules 2 to 9 of this course. The certification is renewed every year with a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn. You book and pay for the exam with Microsoft. You also receive a course completion certificate from ASTI.
| Certification | Issued by | Level | How the course helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course completion certificate | Ascent Software Training Institute | On completion | Awarded after the course and projects |
| Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) | Microsoft | Associate, take first | Modules 2 to 9 cover Power Query, modeling, DAX, visuals and the Service |
| Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) | Microsoft | Associate, after PL-300 | Builds on the modeling and DAX skills; take it once you work with Microsoft Fabric |
Check Microsoft's page for the current skills outline, price in India and exam languages before you book. Links checked 10 November 2026. Read our PL-300 certification guide for preparation tips.
Career path
Power BI Career Options After Training
Honest answer
The course prepares you for entry-level Power BI developer, data analyst and MIS roles. Employers usually ask you to build or explain a dashboard, write a DAX measure and answer SQL questions, so practise presenting your project. Adding SQL and Excel skills widens your options. See Power BI jobs in Bangalore for the roles companies post.
Start · entry roles
Power BI Developer (Junior)
Builds reports and measures from an existing model.
Power Query · DAX · visualsData Analyst / MIS Analyst
Prepares regular reports and answers business questions.
Excel · SQL · Power BI
Grow · with 2–4 years' practice
BI Developer
Designs data models, gateways and security for teams.
Modeling · RLS · Service adminBusiness Analyst
Turns business needs into metrics and dashboards.
Requirements · KPIs · storytelling
Senior · over time
- Senior BI Developer
- Analytics Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)
- BI Lead or Analytics Manager
Senior roles usually need several years of project experience.
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Power BI Course or Data Analytics Course?
Short answer
Choose the Power BI course if you mainly want to build reports and dashboards, or you already work with data in Excel. Choose the Data Analytics course if you are starting from scratch and want the wider analyst toolkit, of which Power BI is one part. Both lead to analyst roles; the Power BI course goes deeper into one tool.
| Aspect | Power BI course | Data Analytics course |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Power BI in depth: Power Query, DAX, Service, security | The analyst workflow across several tools |
| Best for | Excel and MIS users, people who need dashboards fast | Freshers and career switchers starting from zero |
| Certification | Microsoft PL-300 guidance | See the Data Analytics course page |
| Typical first role | Power BI Developer, MIS Analyst | Data Analyst |
Comparing tools instead? Read Tableau vs Power BI and Power BI vs Domo.
Placement & Career Support
Resume Building, Interview Preparation & Job Opportunities
Career support runs alongside the Power BI course, so you are ready to apply when you finish. ASTI shares job openings and arranges interviews for eligible students.
Important
Placement assistance does not guarantee a job. Hiring decisions are made by employers based on the candidate's skills and interview performance.
Career guidance
Advice on which data role suits your background, from MIS or reporting analyst to Power BI developer or data analyst.
Resume building & profile optimisation
Help presenting your projects and tools clearly on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Mock interviews
Practise technical and HR rounds, with feedback on what to improve.
Interview preparation
Common DAX, data modeling, Power Query and SQL questions, and how to walk an interviewer through your dashboard.
Placement assistance & job opportunities
Job openings and interview opportunities shared with eligible students.
Training modes
Power BI Training Modes & Batch Timings
In short
Power BI batches run Monday to Saturday in the classroom at BTM 1st Stage or live online, at 6–8 AM, 8–10 AM, 10 AM–12 PM or 2–4 PM. Every batch has 48 two-hour classes and finishes in about 2 months. Fast track batches (4 hours a day) take about half the time, and one-to-one training is also offered.
Classroom training
At the BTM 1st Stage centre in Bangalore, with a lab for students who do not have a laptop.
Live instructor-led online
Live sessions with a trainer, not pre-recorded videos.
One-to-one training
Individual sessions at your own pace.
Fast track training
A shorter, more intensive schedule.
Corporate training
Team training for organisations.
Attend a free demo class first
Book a free demo, in the classroom or online, to see the teaching style before you enrol. Missed a class? You can attend the same topic in another batch within the course duration.
| Batch | Details |
|---|---|
| Mon – Sat | 6–8 AM · 8–10 AM · 10 AM–12 PM · 2–4 PM |
| Duration | 2 months (48 classes of 2 hours) |
| Fast track | 4 hours a day, about half the time |
| Next batch | Ask a career advisor Ask on WhatsApp |
Batch timings as published by ASTI. Need different timings? Ask a career advisor.
How it is taught
Learn Power BI from Asif Hussain
The Power BI course is taught by Asif Hussain, ASTI's Power BI trainer. Classes follow how dashboards are planned, built and maintained in real business teams.
Asif Hussain, Power BI trainer
Asif Hussain trains ASTI's Power BI batches, from Power Query and DAX to dashboards and the Power BI Service. Students name him in their reviews for simple, practical explanations and for help with interviews and placement after the course (see the reviews below).
What you can expect in class
- Each feature demonstrated, then built by you on a sample dataset
- Assignments after every module, with DAX practice
- Doubt clearing, and backup sessions if you miss a class
- Power BI interview questions discussed with each topic
Student reviews
What Power BI Students Say
Reviews from ASTI students who studied Power BI, shown as written.
I took SQL and Power BI training. The trainer is excellent with deep knowledge in both subjects. He explains every concept from basic to advanced in a very simple and practical way with real-time projects. Very patient in clearing doubts. Overall, It was a great learning experience and very helpful for my career growth.
SAShaik ApsanaGoogle review
I joined for Power BI training under the trainer Asif Hussain sir the way he teaches is awesome. He even helped us in getting placed. The unique thing I found in this institute is after completion of course they take personal care in development of Soft Skills, Resume and Interview preparation. I highly recommend students to under go training at Ascent Software Training Institute
FNFaizan NachanReview on ascentcourses.com
I joined for POWER BI training at Ascent Software Training Institute. I got very good support from my trainer and from institute too. My doubts were very well explained every time. Now my course is completed and I am getting scheduled interviews from the institute. I am very much happy with their services. Thanks
SKSai Krishna ChowdaryReview on ascentcourses.com
I have completed Power BI course at Ascent Software Training Institute under Asif Sir. Training was really good, knowledgeable and I suggest everyone to take up the course from career perspective. Thanks Ascent Software
AGAmogh GaonkarReview on ascentcourses.com
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About Ascent Software Training Institute
Ascent Software Training Institute (ASTI) is an IT training institute at #96, 2nd Floor, 100 Ft Ring Road, BTM 1st Stage, Bengaluru. It offers classroom and live online training in data analytics, Power BI, software testing, automation, cyber security, cloud and full stack development, and is certified to ISO 21001:2025 for educational organisation management.
17,000+learners trainedSource: ASTI records
9,800+candidates placedSource: ASTI records. Placement is not guaranteed
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EExperience
- 96 hours of hands-on Power BI work
- Dashboard projects on business datasets
- Classroom lab for students without a laptop
EExpertise
- 12-module syllabus from Power Query to the Service
- Taught by Power BI trainer Asif Hussain
- Exam guidance mapped to Microsoft PL-300
AAuthority
- ISO 21001:2025 certified institute
- Campus programs with engineering colleges
- Student videos on the official YouTube channel
TTrust
- No job or salary guarantees
- Exam facts link to Microsoft's own pages
- Clear address, phone, email and opening hours
FAQ
Power BI Course FAQs
Straight answers to the questions students ask most. Still unsure? Talk to a career advisor.
What is taught in a Power BI course?
A Power BI course teaches you to connect to data, clean it with Power Query, build a data model, write DAX measures, design interactive reports and share them through the Power BI Service. At Ascent Software Training Institute it also covers security, gateways, mobile reports, Power Automate integration and dashboard projects, in 12 modules.
Which Power BI certification should I take?
Take Microsoft Exam PL-300, which gives the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification. It is the official Power BI certification. DP-600, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, is a later step if you work with Microsoft Fabric.
Is the PL-300 exam fee included in the course fee?
No. You receive a course completion certificate from ASTI. The PL-300 exam is booked and paid for with Microsoft. The trainers guide your preparation and practice.
Do I need coding to learn Power BI?
No. Most of Power BI is point and click. DAX formulas are similar to Excel formulas and are taught from basics in Module 4. Knowing Excel helps but is not required.
Can a non-IT or commerce graduate learn Power BI?
Yes. Many Power BI students come from commerce, finance, HR and operations backgrounds. Business knowledge is an advantage when you design reports for real users.
How long does it take to learn Power BI?
You can build basic reports within a few weeks. The full ASTI course runs for 2 months with Monday to Saturday batches, so there is time to practise DAX, modeling and complete projects. Fast track and one-to-one options are shorter.
What is the Power BI course fee in Bangalore?
The fee depends on the training mode (classroom, live online or one-to-one). Ask a career advisor or message 90350 37886 on WhatsApp for the current fee. The Microsoft exam fee is paid separately.
Is Power BI enough to get a job?
Power BI with strong DAX and modeling is enough for many junior Power BI developer and MIS roles. For data analyst roles, employers also expect SQL and Excel. A dashboard project you can explain helps more than a list of tools.
Should I learn SQL along with Power BI?
Yes, if you want analyst roles. Most company data sits in databases, and interviews often include SQL questions. See SQL for data analysis or ask about combining SQL with this course.
Power BI or Tableau: which is better to learn?
Both are leading BI tools. Power BI is common in companies that use Microsoft 365 and costs less per user, so it appears in many job posts in India. Read Tableau vs Power BI for a full comparison.
Is online Power BI training available?
Yes. Live instructor-led online classes follow the same syllabus and projects as the classroom batches. One-to-one and fast track training are also offered.
What jobs can I get after a Power BI course?
Common entry roles are Power BI Developer, Data Analyst, MIS Analyst and Reporting Analyst. With experience, people move into BI Developer, Business Analyst, Analytics Engineer and BI Lead roles.
Does ASTI provide placement support for Power BI students?
Yes. Placement & career support includes career guidance, resume building, mock interviews, interview preparation and job opportunities for eligible students. Placement assistance does not guarantee a job; hiring decisions are made by employers.
Where is the Power BI classroom training held?
At Ascent Software Training Institute, #96, 2nd Floor, 100 Ft Ring Road, near Mico Layout, above Apollo Pharmacy, BTM 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029. You can book a free demo class first.
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Power BI Training Institute Near BTM Layout, Bangalore
Ascent Software Training Institute is at #96, 2nd Floor, 100 Ft Ring Road, near Mico Layout, above Apollo Pharmacy, BTM 1st Stage, close to Vega City Mall, Bannerghatta Road, Jayadeva Hospital and BTM Water Tank. Students join from BTM Layout, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Bommanahalli, HSR Layout and nearby areas of South Bangalore, and live online batches are available for students outside Bangalore.
- Address
- Ascent Software Training Institute
#96, 2nd Floor, 100 Ft Ring Road
Near Mico Layout, Above Apollo Pharmacy
BTM 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560029 - Phone
- 080-4219 1321 · 90350 37886
- hr@ascentcourses.com
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM (phone until 8:30 PM) · Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Nearby
- Vega City Mall · Bannerghatta Road · Jayadeva Hospital · BTM Water Tank
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