Transforming Power BI training for online delivery

An established Power BI training programme had been developed primarily around the Power BI Desktop environment. A new delivery requirement meant that learners would be working predominantly through the Power BI online environment. The existing training therefore needed to be adapted without losing the practical learning experience or core learning objectives.

The challenge went beyond simply moving existing training material from one platform to another. The training needed to reflect the differences between desktop and online workflows, and provide learners with practical exercises that could be completed within a browser-based environment.

Priscient Ideas was engaged to design and develop Power BI training modules specifically adapted for online delivery. The engagement combined Power BI expertise with instructional design and practical training development.

1. 01

   Reviewed the existing training structure and learning objectives.

2. 02

   Identified activities that depended on Power BI Desktop.

3. 03

   Mapped appropriate online equivalents.

4. 04

   Reworked demonstrations and practical exercises.

5. 05

   Structured the modules around a browser-based learning experience.

6. 06

   Tested the training workflow within the target environment.

7. 07

   Refined the material for repeatable delivery.

• A suite of Power BI training modules designed for online delivery, providing an alternative to the existing desktop-focused approach.
• Material suitable for use in the immediate engagement and as a reusable training resource.

The work enabled the organisation to deliver Power BI training in an online environment, extending the flexibility of its training offering and creating reusable learning assets for subsequent programmes.

• Power BI Service
• Power BI Desktop
• Data visualisation
• Business intelligence