Power BI with AI
A practical course in which you learn how to use the AI features in Power BI and Copilot to make your dashboards smarter, more interactive and more valuable.
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In brief. Power BI with AI is a 1-day classroom course. You can attend it in Amsterdam and The Hague, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 675,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department, we also deliver this course in-company.
- Hands-on work in your own Power BI environment with a realistic dataset
- All the key AI visuals: Q&A, Auto-Insights, Key Influencers, Decomposition Tree and Smart Narrative
- Copilot in Power BI: generating reports and DAX with natural-language prompts
- Small group of no more than 8 participants and plenty of room for your own case
- Classroom or online via Microsoft Teams, including workbook and certificate of participation
Description
Power BI is full of AI features that you may barely be using yet. The Q&A visual lets users ask questions in plain language, Key Influencers tells you which factors drive your metric, and Smart Narrative automatically writes a summary of your dashboard. You will learn how to configure these components so that they actually provide reliable answers.
In the morning you work with the existing AI visuals and the AI functions in Power Query, such as sentiment analysis, key phrases and language detection. You practise with synonyms and linguistic models for Q&A, with Auto-Insights to spot trends and with the Decomposition Tree for drill-down without a fixed hierarchy.
The afternoon session is devoted entirely to Copilot in Power BI. You will discover which licence you need, how to generate a report from a natural-language prompt and how to have DAX formulas written for you with an explanation included. We also discuss the data governance side: what Copilot does and does not see, and where the pitfalls lie.
You work practically in your own Power BI environment on a realistic dataset all day. Copilot in Power BI requires Premium capacity (F64 or higher) or a Fabric licence. We make these available during the course, so you do not need a Premium licence of your own to take part.
Topics
- Configuring the Q&A visual with synonyms, suggestions and linguistic models
- Auto-Insights: discovering hidden patterns and trends in your data
- Key Influencers visual: which factors have the strongest impact on your metric
- Decomposition Tree: drill down without a predefined hierarchy
- Smart Narrative: having your dashboard summarised automatically in text
- AI features in Power Query: sentiment analysis, key phrases and language detection
- Copilot in Power BI: licence requirements, possibilities and limitations
- Generating a report from a natural-language prompt
- Having Copilot write and explain DAX formulas
- Visualisation suggestions based on your question
- Data governance: what Copilot can and cannot see
- Building your own AI-powered dashboard on a realistic dataset
Result
Afterwards you will know how to use the AI features in Power BI to make your dashboards smarter and more interactive. You will recognise where AI saves you time and where you should remain critical of the output.
Specifically, by the end you will be able to:
- Configuring the Q&A visual with synonyms and linguistic models
- Using Auto-Insights and Key Influencers to extract insights from your data
- Building a Decomposition Tree for flexible drill-down
- Using Smart Narrative to have your dashboard explain itself automatically
- Applying AI functions in Power Query for text analysis and language detection
- Generating a report with Copilot from a natural language prompt
- Having Copilot write and explain DAX formulas
- Assessing the licensing requirements and governance aspects of Copilot in Power BI
- Setting up your own AI-powered dashboard on a realistic dataset
Target audience
This course is intended for Power BI users and developers who want to make their dashboards more interactive and intelligent with AI. You already work with Power BI Pro or Premium and now want to take a further step.
The course is intended for:
- Data analysts who want to get more insight from their data
- BI developers who want to integrate AI visuals and Copilot into their reports
- Business controllers who want to build smarter dashboards themselves
- Power BI developers who want to learn to work with natural-language prompts
- Report builders who want to make use of the latest AI capabilities in Power BI
Teaching method
You work practically in your own Power BI environment all day. After a short explanation you get straight to work yourself with a realistic dataset. In this way you build up a complete AI-powered dashboard step by step, from the first data import to a demonstrable solution.
You spend the morning on the existing AI functions such as Q&A, Auto-Insights, Key Influencers, Decomposition Tree and Smart Narrative. In the afternoon you dive into Copilot in Power BI: you learn how to generate reports with natural language prompts and have DAX formulas written for you. You can bring your own dataset or work with our sample.
The group consists of no more than 8 participants, so there is plenty of room for your questions and your own case. You can choose between classroom and online. You will take home a workbook with a step-by-step plan, a reference dashboard with all AI features and a prompt cheat sheet for Copilot.
Prior knowledge
You have basic Power BI skills and already work with dashboards. You understand the difference between Power Query, the data model and the report, and you have built a report yourself. Our Power BI Basics course or comparable practical experience is good preparation.
Comments
The Copilot module requires a Premium capacity (F64 or higher) or a Fabric licence. We make these available in our environment during the course, so you do not need a licence of your own.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 1 day
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 6 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
All start dates
1 training day. In order of date.
- Fri 5 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 January Enrol
- Tue 27 July 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 29 June Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course by city
- Power BI in Amsterdam6 dates
- Power BI in The Hague4 dates
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
What others say about this course
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"At Learnit they keep learning from their own lessons. What a great course!"
Training formats
Classroom
1 day€ 675,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
What does the Power BI with AI course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
What prior knowledge do I need for the Power BI with AI course?
You need basic Power BI skills. You have already built a dashboard yourself and you understand the difference between Power Query, the data model and the report. Our Power BI Basics course or comparable practical experience is good preparation. Knowledge of AI is not required; we build that up step by step.
Who is the Power BI with AI course intended for?
The course is intended for Power BI users and developers who want to make their dashboards more interactive and more intelligent. Think of data analysts, BI developers, business controllers and report builders who already work with Power BI and want to make use of the AI possibilities. You work with Power BI Pro or Premium.
Which AI features in Power BI will I learn during this course?
You work with the Q&A visual, Auto-Insights, Key Influencers, the Decomposition Tree and Smart Narrative. You also apply AI functions in Power Query, such as sentiment analysis, key phrases and language detection. The afternoon focuses on Copilot in Power BI: generating reports with natural language prompts, having DAX formulas written for you and receiving visualisation suggestions.
Can I also take the Power BI with AI course online or in-company?
Yes. You can choose classroom training at our location or online via Microsoft Teams. In-company is also possible, in which case we adapt the course to your organisation and, if you wish, work with your own dataset. Contact us for a tailor-made quotation.
Do I receive a certificate after the Power BI with AI course?
Yes, on completion you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. It states which topics were covered, so you can add the certificate to your LinkedIn profile or personal development plan.
What course materials and workbook do I receive with the Power BI with AI course?
You receive a workbook with step-by-step exercises that match the dataset you work with during the course. You can also use the workbook afterwards as a reference. In addition, you may bring your own dataset or work with our sample dataset.
Why take this course instead of working it out yourself via YouTube or Microsoft Learn?
Online you'll find isolated snippets about Q&A, Copilot or Key Influencers, but rarely a complete real-world account. In this training course you build one coherent dashboard, and you hear straight away where the pitfalls are. You get personal feedback on your own configuration and can put your questions directly to an experienced trainer. That often saves you weeks of working it out yourself.
Can I apply the knowledge directly in my own work?
Yes. During the course you work in your own Power BI environment and you can bring your own dataset. You apply the knowledge you gain about Q&A, Key Influencers, Smart Narrative and Copilot directly to your existing reports. Many participants enrich their current dashboards with one or more AI visuals that same week.
What is the difference with the Power BI Basics course?
In Power BI Basics you learn the fundamentals: importing data via Power Query, setting up a data model, DAX basics and building your first visualisations. In Power BI with AI you go further where the basics stop. You enrich existing dashboards with AI visuals and use Copilot to create reports and DAX formulas more quickly. The AI course is therefore a follow-up, not an alternative.
Is the Power BI with AI course suitable for business controllers without an IT background?
Yes, provided you have basic Power BI skills. We focus on what you can achieve with the AI features, not on the underlying algorithms. As a business controller you will learn how to use Key Influencers to find the causes of deviations, how to have Smart Narrative write your management summary and how Copilot helps you with DAX formulas without you having to be an expert yourself.
What do I need to know about data governance and security with Copilot in Power BI?
Copilot only sees data the user has access to, via the existing Power BI permissions and Row-Level Security. During the course we discuss which data Copilot processes, where the limits lie and which licence (Premium F64 or Fabric) is required. We also consider the practical pitfalls, such as hallucinated formulas and the need to always check Copilot output before taking it to production.
Next start date: Fri 5 February 2027 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.