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Power BI & data visualisation learning pathStep-by-step roadmap to learn Power BI & data visualisation in 2026

Power BI and Tableau turn data into interactive dashboards that managers use every day. This path starts with Excel and goes to Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and Tableau.

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Power BI & data visualisation roadmap

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1

Foundations

1 steps · 8 hours
Excel for analysis8h

Analyse data quickly in Excel

What you learn

  • Formulas and functions
  • Lookups (XLOOKUP)
  • Pivot tables
  • Charts
  • Power Query

Tools

Excel

Hands-on lab

Monthly sales report built from raw data

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Power BI & Tableau · Data Analytics with AI · Data Analytics

2

Core skills

1 steps · 12 hours
Power BI & Microsoft Fabric12h

Build interactive dashboards decision-makers use

What you learn

  • Power Query
  • Data modelling
  • DAX measures
  • Visual storytelling
  • Fabric lakehouse basics
  • Publishing and sharing

Tools

Power BIMicrosoft Fabric

Hands-on lab

Executive dashboard for a retail business

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Power BI & Tableau · Data Analytics with AI · Data Analytics

3

Advanced

2 steps · 14 hours
Tableau8h

Visualise data clearly in Tableau

What you learn

  • Connecting to data
  • Calculated fields
  • Dashboards
  • Data storytelling

Tools

Tableau

Hands-on lab

Interactive dashboard published to Tableau Public

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Power BI & Tableau

AI for data analysis6h

Use AI assistants to analyse data faster, safely

What you learn

  • ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot for analysis
  • Asking data questions in plain English
  • Automating reports with AI
  • Checking AI output for accuracy

Tools

ChatGPTClaudeCopilot

Hands-on lab

AI-assisted insight report, fact-checked

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Power BI & Tableau · Data Analytics with AI · AI Tools for Professionals

Courses that take you there

Power BI & Tableau3 Months · live online & ChennaiView course →Data Analytics with AI12 Weeks · live online & ChennaiView course →

How it compares

Power BI vs Tableau

Power BI is tightly integrated with Microsoft tools and is very common in Indian companies. Tableau is known for flexible visual analysis. Both skills transfer.

Power BI & data visualisation learning path FAQ

How long does it take to learn Power BI & data visualisation?+
This path covers about 34 hours of hands-on learning across 4 modules. How quickly you finish depends on your starting point and weekly time; our advisors can plan a timeline that fits you.
Where should I start?+
With the Foundations stage: Excel for analysis. If you already know a topic, mark it as done and move to the next one.
What is the difference: Power BI vs Tableau?+
Power BI is tightly integrated with Microsoft tools and is very common in Indian companies. Tableau is known for flexible visual analysis. Both skills transfer.
Which SOTT courses cover this path?+
Power BI & Tableau and Data Analytics with AI. Each one is taught live, in our Chennai classroom or online, with hands-on labs and placement assistance.
I have another question. Who can I ask?+
Our advisors are happy to help. Call or WhatsApp us, or send a message from the Contact page, and we will get back to you within one working day.

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