Power BI - Power Query & M training course

Use Advanced functionality in Power Query to import files, cleanse data, create functions in M Language

JBI training course London UK

“Learning more about the query editor was very useful and especially the merge tables features. The Bookmarks section was very good and it was nice to see some really good examples of how it can be used to present your work."AG, Business Analyst, Power Query & M, January 2021

Public Courses

31/08/26 - 1 days
£795 +VAT
12/10/26 - 1 days
£795 +VAT
23/11/26 - 1 days
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JBI training course London UK

  • Acquire skills in advanced Power Query to merge, create and append queries
  • Explore advanced functionality in Power Query to import files, cleanse data & create functions in M Language
  • Learn to parametrize data sources to define parameters that you can use in various ways when working with your data
  • Use M language and explore M functions to create a table with M coding  
  • Use Power BI Administration to Schedule Data and Refresh Data
  • Learn about licencing and Gateway
  • Understand how to administer security, tenants and permission
  • Acquire knowledge on how to implement and apply security

 

An exercise from DAX programming part of Power BI training course.  

Advanced Power Query

  • Merge and Append queries
  • Create a blank Query
  • Create a custom table
  • Enter data manually
  • Create a table using M coding
  • Conditional column
  • Multi-condition column
  • Columns from example

M Language

  • The M Syntax
  • M language reference table
  • M Query Basics
  • Variables and Parameters
  • Parametrize data source
  • Create M Query Functions
  • Invoke functions
  • Automate import using M function
  • Create date table using M

Power BI Administration

  • Data Refresh When, Who, What
  • Gateway : overview, installation, when needed
  • Which connection require a Gateway and which do not
  • Scheduling Data Refresh
  • Data refresh and licencing
  • Gateway: personal mode and Enterprise mode
  • Gateway: prerequisites
  • Gateway installation
  • Gateway Configuration
  • Gateway and direct query
  • What Gateway do
  • Security
  • Data at rest
  • Data in Use
  • Data in Transit
  • Security Users access

 (Cont...)

  • Implementing Row Level Security
  • Implementing Dynamic Security
  • Administration portal
  • Usage metrics
  • Users administration
  • Tenant settings
  • Embedded code
  • Manage custom visuals
  • Global administrator
  • Manage user licence
  • Manage Group and workspaces
  • Audit log
JBI training course London UK

Business Analysts, Financial Analysts, Data Scientists and Staff who already use Power BI or who have attended our introduction course and who need to explore its features in more depth. Developers and Super Users/ Power Users looking to get more out of Power BI.

Learn to build Dashboards like this mixing and matching different data sources and filter access through dynamic security - Typically used for CFO Dashboards, Revenue & Profitability, Expense Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, Sales, Stock Control, Risk & Compliance Analysis...

 


5 star

4.8 out of 5 average

“Learning more about the query editor was very useful and especially the merge tables features. The Bookmarks section was very good and it was nice to see some really good examples of how it can be used to present your work."AG, Business Analyst, Power Query & M, January 2021

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Our Power BI - Power Query and M training course for Microsoft Power BI is aimed at Power BI users who want to get even more out of this popular tool.

We will show you how to use Power BI to administer security, tenants and permission. You will also use advanced Power Query functionality to import files, cleanse data and create functions in M Language.

JBI Training offers a comprehensive suite of Power BI courses covering all skill levels. Available courses include Power BI Introduction, Power BI Beyond the Basics, Power BI Modelling and Data Prep, Power BI Administration and Report Management, Data Analytics with Power BI, Power BI DAX, Power BI Power Query and M, and Power BI Visualisation. All courses are available as scheduled classroom sessions in London, as live online instructor-led training, or as customised onsite programmes for corporate teams.
Yes. Power BI training for corporate teams is one of JBI's most requested programmes. Courses can be delivered onsite at your organisation's premises or online for distributed teams, and the content can be customised to your specific data sources, reporting requirements, and business objectives. JBI has delivered Power BI training for corporate clients including the BBC, NHS, RBS, Sky, Capita, Cisco, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Power BI training is available at every level. The introductory course requires no prior Power BI experience and is suitable for anyone who works with data, including business analysts, finance professionals, and report developers. Intermediate and advanced courses cover topics such as DAX calculations, Power Query, data modelling, and administration, and assume some prior experience with Power BI or data analysis tools.
DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) is the formula language used in Power BI, Excel Power Pivot, and Analysis Services to create calculated columns, measures, and custom aggregations. It is a core skill for anyone building analytical reports in Power BI. JBI's Power BI courses introduce DAX from the basics and progress through advanced patterns, including time intelligence functions, filter context, and row context, giving delegates the ability to build accurate and flexible calculations for business reporting.
Power BI Desktop is a Windows application used to build and design reports, data models, and DAX calculations. Power BI Service is the cloud-based platform used to publish, share, schedule data refreshes, and manage access to reports and dashboards across an organisation. JBI's Power BI courses cover both environments, helping delegates understand when to use each component and how they work together in a production reporting environment.
Yes. JBI's Power BI training is continuously updated to include the latest Microsoft enhancements, including Copilot in Power BI, AI-powered visuals, smart narratives, and the evolving integration between Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Delegates learn how these features work in practice and how they can be used to accelerate report development and insight generation.
Power BI is widely used across finance and banking, retail, healthcare, the public sector, manufacturing, professional services, and media. It is particularly valuable in any organisation that needs to consolidate data from multiple sources, automate reporting, and share interactive dashboards with stakeholders. Power BI training is relevant for professionals in business intelligence, financial analysis, operations, HR analytics, and data engineering roles.
Yes. JBI's Power BI courses are continuously reviewed and updated to reflect the latest version of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service. This includes new features released by Microsoft as part of its regular monthly update cycle, as well as developments in the broader Microsoft data platform, including Power Query enhancements, DAX improvements, Copilot integration, and Microsoft Fabric connectivity. Delegates learn skills that reflect how Power BI is currently used in professional environments.
Yes. Power BI connects to a wide range of data sources including Microsoft Excel, SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Google Analytics, REST APIs, and many other on-premise and cloud services. JBI's Power BI courses include practical exercises connecting to and transforming data from multiple source types, reflecting the diverse environments that professionals encounter in practice.

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