Power BI Applied Program

This program is ideal for:

• Class X - XII students and undergraduate students (any discipline) who want to build practical business intelligence and data visualization skills alongside their academic studies.

• First-, second-, and final-year undergraduate students seeking industry-relevant skills in dashboard development, reporting, and business analytics to prepare for internships and placements.

• Beginners and aspiring professionals looking to develop expertise in Power BI, data modeling, DAX, and interactive dashboards for data-driven decision-making.

• Working professionals who want to upskill with modern business intelligence, reporting, and AI-assisted analytics skills to improve workplace productivity or transition into analytics and reporting roles.

Prerequisites:

The program is delivered over 4 weeks (60 hours) through structured mentor-led sessions, guided hands-on practice, AI-assisted analytics activities, a course-end project, and project presentations. Learners should also dedicate additional time outside scheduled sessions to reinforce concepts and complete project deliverables.

No. Prior Power BI experience is not required. The program is designed for beginners and professionals who want to develop Business Intelligence skills. Learners should have basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, while Power Query, data modelling, DAX, dashboards, and AI-powered analytics are taught from the fundamentals through guided, hands-on practice.

While Excel is widely used for analysis, Power BI enables professionals to build scalable data models, interactive dashboards, automated reports, and executive-ready visualizations that combine data from multiple sources. It is one of the most widely adopted Business Intelligence platforms used by organizations for enterprise reporting and data-driven decision-making.

Yes, individual Power BI topics are available through free resources. However, learners often struggle to connect data preparation, modeling, DAX, visualization, AI-powered analytics, and reporting into a complete Business Intelligence workflow. This program provides a structured learning path, mentor guidance, hands-on labs, continuous feedback, and a comprehensive course-end project that mirrors real business scenarios.

Yes. Learners complete a comprehensive course-end Business Intelligence project based on a real-world business scenario. The project integrates data preparation, data modeling, DAX, interactive dashboard development, AI-powered analytics, and executive reporting. By the end of the program, learners build a portfolio of interactive Power BI dashboards, KPI frameworks, AI-generated business narratives, and an executive presentation that demonstrates their Business Intelligence capabilities.

The program follows NIIT’s Mastery Learning methodology, focusing on building one skill at a time through structured, hands-on sprints. Each sprint includes concept introduction through live mentor sessions, individual practice and assignments, mentor review and feedback, and refinement with re-submission of work. Learners typically spend around 4 hours per sprint, with most of the time dedicated to hands-on application and reflection

Admission to the program is direct. Eligible learners can apply by filling out the online application form, submitting the self-declaration and accepting the terms and conditions, and paying the program fee. Admission is confirmed once the payment is successfully completed.

Learners use AI-powered capabilities integrated within the Microsoft Power BI ecosystem, including Copilot, Smart Narratives, Key Influencers, Anomaly Detection, and Q&A, along with ChatGPT and DAX Formatter for AI-assisted DAX development, dashboard design, KPI narration, and business insight generation. Learners also develop the ability to validate AI-generated outputs and apply them responsibly in Business Intelligence workflows.

You need a laptop with stable internet connectivity. The program uses:

You need at least 8 GB RAM, an Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 5 (8th gen or newer) processor, a 256 GB SSD with 50 GB free space, 10 Mbps+ internet, and a webcam with audio for live sessions. No GPU is required, and the setup runs on Windows 10, macOS 11, or Ubuntu 20.04.

Yes, the course is approximately 91% aligned with the PL-300 Microsoft global certification objectives. The remaining difference exists because the program is designed to build practical, job-ready Power BI skills, whereas PL-300 is specifically structured to prepare learners for the certification exam. Candidates are required to pay the full global certification exam fee directly. NIIT does not provide any subsidy or financial support for the certification cost.

Graduates can pursue or enhance skills for roles such as:

These roles are in demand across technology, finance, retail, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and other data-driven industries.

Yes. The program follows a structured, mentor-led learning approach where each sprint combines instructor-led concept sessions with guided hands-on practice. Learners progressively build their skills through practical exercises, AI-assisted activities, continuous feedback, and a course-end project, ensuring they gain confidence at every stage.

Yes, learners receive a digital certificate after successfully completing the program and meeting all the required conditions (overall performance score, attendance, payment clearance etc).