Microsoft Power BI: the analytics and BI platform of the Microsoft ecosystem
Microsoft Power BI is Microsoft’s cloud analytics and business intelligence platform, integrated with the Microsoft 365, Azure and Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. In Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland, private banks, international organisations, cantonal administrations, public services, industrial SMEs and professional firms use Power BI as an operational reporting tool, a strategic steering tool and an advanced analytics platform. The platform comes in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Mobile and Power BI Embedded flavours, with native integration into Microsoft Fabric for complete data architectures.
ITTA offers a complete Power BI path, structured around three axes: the official PL-300 certification (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst) and DP-605 (Prepare and visualize data), an independent learner path in five modules (fundamentals, reports, dashboards, advanced DAX, intensive PL-300 preparation), and transversal Power BI and AI modules (Power BI with Copilot, data leveraging with AI). This catalogue covers the needs of data analysts, business analysts, BI architects and business profiles aiming for independence.
Our Power BI trainers are Microsoft Certified BI consultants actively working on data and BI projects in production for Swiss and international companies. They master Power Query, the semantic model, DAX, Power BI Service, data gateways, Power BI Embedded and integration with Microsoft Fabric. This field expertise feeds every training session and lets us illustrate each concept with lived cases.
Whether you are a PL-300 certified data analyst, a business analyst independent on Power BI, a BI architect in charge of the model, a controller ramping up or a Power BI Service administrator, our Power BI training in Geneva and Lausanne gives you the skills expected on production engagements in French-speaking Switzerland.
ITTA Power BI catalogue
Official certifications: PL-300 and DP-605
PL-300 (Design and manage analytics solutions using Power BI) is the Power BI analyst certification: data preparation, modelling, DAX, visualisation and deployment. This certification is highly demanded on the French-speaking Swiss market for data analyst and business analyst profiles. DP-605 (Prepare and visualize data with Microsoft Power BI) is a module focused on preparation and visualisation, suited to profiles ramping up quickly. The Intensive Preparation for the PL-300 Certification module is the recommended option for profiles already familiar with Power BI who wish to pass the certification rapidly.
Independent learner path in five modules
The independent learner path is designed for business profiles (controllers, HR, marketing, operations) who wish to become independent on Power BI without necessarily targeting the certification. It is composed of five complementary modules: Data Fundamentals and Visualizations, Build Your Reports and Visuals Independently, Dashboard Implementation and Best Practices, Advanced Practice of DAX (integration and optimization), Intensive Preparation for the PL-300 Certification. Each module can be taken independently.
Power BI and AI: Copilot and augmented analytics
The integration of generative AI into Power BI is accelerating. The Power BI and AI: Augmented Analytics with Copilot module covers the use of Microsoft Copilot in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to generate visuals, explain data, create DAX measures and accelerate data preparation. The Leveraging Your Data with AI and AI Applied to Finance modules complete this section for finance and data analyst profiles.
Architecture, governance and Power BI administration
On the architecture side, the path integrates advanced DAX practice, model optimisation, star schema best practices, the use of Power Query and dataflows. The Dashboard Implementation and Best Practices module addresses Power BI Service governance (workspaces, certified datasets, row-level security). For Power BI Service administrators and data architects, these skills are essential to structure an enterprise Power BI deployment.
Building your Power BI path by profile
For a business profile aiming for independence, start with Data Fundamentals and Visualizations then Build Your Reports Independently. For a data analyst targeting the certification, take PL-300 (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst) directly or the Intensive Preparation for the PL-300 Certification if you already have practice. For a BI architect or advanced profile, the Advanced Practice of DAX and Dashboard Implementation and Best Practices are priorities. For a profile interested in augmented analytics, the Power BI and AI with Copilot module brings the key skills. Our pedagogical team supports you in defining the path according to your role and goals.
Featured courses in this catalogue
Here is a selection of reference courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
Power BI and related skills
Power BI fits into a broader data ecosystem. The analytics platform BI sub-domain regroups Excel BI, Power Query, Power Pivot and data analyst skills. The analytics and data management sub-domain covers SQL Server, Azure Data Engineer (DP-203, DP-700) and Azure SQL. Data science training covers Python, machine learning and data science. The ITTA Artificial Intelligence catalogue brings generative AI skills, complementary to Copilot in Power BI. Microsoft 365 training covers the collaborative platform that hosts Copilot.
Power BI trends in 2026
Power BI continues its rapid evolution. Microsoft Fabric is becoming the unified data platform that integrates Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake and Azure Data Explorer into a single experience. The integration of Microsoft Copilot into Power BI accelerates report creation, DAX measure writing, automatic visual explanation and data preparation. Lakehouse architectures and certified datasets (semantic models) take a central place in enterprise BI governance. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to stay aligned with current practice.
Power BI training in Geneva, Lausanne and online
All our Power BI courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified trainers live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on realistic datasets and access to official Microsoft Learn resources. Customised corporate training is also available at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your datasets and Power BI tenant.
Why choose ITTA
ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Power BI trainers are certified trainers BI consultants actively working on data and BI projects in production for Swiss and international companies. The Power BI catalogue regroups our courses covering the full analyst, business independence, architect and AI paths. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing PL-300 exams and identifying funding solutions that fit your professional situation.
Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with cases inspired by the daily work of Swiss companies and individualised follow-up throughout the path. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, so every participant can progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.
Our courses target a wide range of audiences: data analysts, business analysts, controllers, HR and marketing profiles aiming for independence, BI architects, Power BI Service administrators, finance teams ramping up. Our pedagogical team adapts to the participants.
FAQ
Which Power BI course should I start with?
For a business profile aiming for independence, Data Fundamentals and Visualizations is the natural entry. For a data analyst targeting the certification, PL-300 (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst) is the main target. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your level and objective.
What is the difference between PL-300, DP-605 and the independent learner path?
PL-300 is the complete Power BI analyst certification. DP-605 is a module focused on preparation and visualisation. The independent learner path is designed for business profiles who want to become independent without necessarily passing the certification. The three are complementary depending on your objective.
Do your courses include Microsoft Copilot in Power BI?
Yes. The Power BI and AI: Augmented Analytics with Copilot module covers the use of Microsoft Copilot in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service. Recent modules also integrate Copilot updates where relevant.
Are your Power BI courses available for companies?
Yes, the entire Power BI catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your datasets and Power BI tenant. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.