Understanding Power BI and data analysis opportunities
Data analysis has become a strategic topic for all Swiss organisations. The generalisation of interactive dashboards, pressure on data-driven steering and growing demand for analysts capable of transforming raw data into operational decisions fuel strong demand for Power BI profiles. Geneva and Lausanne organisations, particularly active in finance, watchmaking, pharma and public services, actively recruit BI analysts, data controllers and reporting managers.
A Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification is today particularly valued for BI analyst, senior controller and reporting manager positions. Investing in a recognised Power BI training opens access to better-paid analytical positions and facilitates the transition from advanced Excel to a professional Business Intelligence dimension. ITTA offers a catalogue of training courses in this sub-domain, delivered by BI analysts active in production projects for Swiss organisations.
Whether you are discovering Power BI or preparing the PL-300 certification, our sessions in Geneva and Lausanne cover the full path, from data modelling basics to interactive dashboards and Power BI Service enterprise deployment.
Our Power BI and data analysis training offer
Power BI Desktop: modelling and visualisation
Power BI Desktop is the essential Business Intelligence tool in Microsoft environments. Our training covers data import from multiple sources, relational modelling (table relationships, hierarchies, calendar), DAX measure creation and interactive visualisation (charts, slicers, drill-through). These courses target analysts, controllers and data-oriented profiles wishing to exceed Excel limits to structure their analyses.
DAX and Power Query: mastering the Power BI engine
DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) is the Power BI calculation language, essential to create complex measures and custom KPIs. Power Query (M language) automates data collection, cleaning and transformation from heterogeneous sources. Our DAX and Power Query training deepens these two fundamentals for profiles managing complex BI models or industrialising their data flows.
Power BI Service and enterprise deployment
Power BI Service is the Microsoft cloud platform to share reports in business, manage permissions, schedule refreshes and provide mobile dashboards. Our Power BI Service training covers workspaces, applications, row-level security (RLS), data gateways and BI governance. These skills are essential for BI managers industrialising Power BI deployment at organisational scale.
PL-300 certification preparation
The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification officially validates your complete Power BI mastery. Our PL-300 certification preparation training covers all exam topics, with representative mock exams and personalised coaching. This certification is particularly demanded for BI analyst, Power BI consultant and reporting manager positions in French-speaking Switzerland.
Which path to choose based on your profile
A controller or financial analyst already mastering advanced Excel follows Power BI Desktop beginner then advanced to acquire autonomy on reports and dashboards. A confirmed data analyst deepens DAX, Power Query and Power BI Service to manage complex BI models. A reporting manager industrialising Power BI deployment in their organisation adds Power BI Service and workspace governance. To officially validate your skills, PL-300 remains the reference and facilitates evolution towards senior BI analyst, Power BI consultant or BI manager positions.
Going further: complementary skills
BI data analysis naturally extends to other skills. Advanced Excel, Power Query and Power Pivot training reinforces the fundamentals essential before Power BI. AI and data science training brings a complementary dimension for predictive analysis and machine learning oriented profiles. The analytics and data management hub deepens SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Azure data services for more technical profiles. Azure AI platforms training covers Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics and cloud data services.
Power BI and data analysis novelties 2026
Several evolutions structure data analysis in 2026. Microsoft Copilot in Power BI transforms productivity with automatic DAX measure generation, natural language analysis and assisted dashboard creation. Microsoft Fabric unifies Power BI, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory and OneLake in an integrated platform for data engineering, BI and AI. Data governance and row-level security become strategic with large-scale deployment. Finally, real-time analysis and paginated reports gain importance for demanding operational contexts.
Power BI and data analysis training: Geneva, Lausanne, virtual
All our data analysis and BI training courses are available on-site in our Geneva (Route des Jeunes 35) and Lausanne (Avenue de Mon-Repos 24) centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom. Sessions are scheduled every 5 weeks to ensure a quick fit into your professional planning. Groups are deliberately small to provide personalised support, and each course includes hands-on labs and end-to-end projects on datasets representative of real-world enterprise cases (financial analysis, sales tracking, HR, operations).
Choosing ITTA for your Power BI and data analysis training
ITTA is a certified training centre based in French-speaking Switzerland, partner of Microsoft and Microsoft Power BI. Our trainers are BI analysts active in Power BI deployment projects for Swiss organisations, allowing them to share current concrete cases and adjust content to your business reality. The data analysis BI sub-domain contains training courses covering the most recognised certifications, including PL-300. Several professional funding options can be considered depending on your situation, and our team supports you in preparing the application file.
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, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and to leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.
Featured courses in this catalogue
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
FAQ
Which Power BI training to choose based on my level?
If you are discovering Power BI, start with Power BI Desktop beginner. To go further, follow Power BI advanced then DAX and Power Query. To officially validate your skills and aim for a BI analyst position, follow the PL-300 certification preparation training.
Do I need to master Excel before Power BI?
Prior advanced Excel experience (formulas, pivot tables, Power Query) greatly facilitates Power BI onboarding, which shares many concepts. For complete beginners, our training covers the necessary fundamentals at the start of the path.
How long to obtain the PL-300 certification?
Plan 3 to 5 days for the main Power BI training, then 4 days for PL-300 certification preparation.
What professional funding options are available?
Several professional funding solutions can be considered depending on your situation and your employer. Our team helps you identify the options that fit your profile.