Power BI Courses – Buyers Guide 2025

So you want to go on a comprehensive Power BI course.

Which one should you pick?

Here’s a clear, numbered breakdown of six leading providers, all to help you make the right choice.

To make this list, we reviewed dozens of UK-based Power BI training providers. Each provider was evaluated against four main factors:

Format & Accesibility – Whether they offer classroom, live online, or flexible on-demand courses.

Pricing & Value – Transparency of costs, affordability and what you get for your money.

Credentials & Certification – Accreditation status, certificates offered, and partner recognition with Microsoft.

Credibility & Reviews – Independent ratings, student feedback and industry reputation.

Only providers that offered clear pathways for beginners and more advanced learners, with a strong track record of delivery, made the final cut.

1. Acuity Training 

  • Format: Live instructor-led or online, both in small groups (max 6 delegates).
  • Price: From £495+
  • Certificate: Yes, with 6 months of post-course support.
  • Reviews: Very well reviewed, won the Feefo Gold Award every year since 2013.
  • Highlights: Microsoft-accredited, offers introductory, intermediate, DAX, and Combined modules; has a course for every user.

2. The Knowledge Academy 

  • Format: Live, self-paced, classroom or online.
  • Price: Have to inquire to find price
  • Certificate: Yes; optional exam vouchers available.
  • Reviews: Mixed experiences – some praising instructors, some complaints about administrative delays.
  • Highlights: Large-scale provider with enterprise experience.

3. Data Bear

  • Format: Live instructor-led (online or on-site).
  • Price: From £670
  • Certificate: Completion certificate as part of Gold Partner status.
  • Reviews: Gold Partner for Data Analytics.
  • Highlights: Tailored training & expert instructors.

4. Media Training Ltd

  • Format: Live instructor-led.
  • Price: From £499
  • Certificate: Yes.
  • Reviews: Client testimonials emphasise trainer knowledge and pacing.
  • Highlights: Strong emphasis on engagement with experts.

5. WeAreExcel

  • Format: Live, public classroom or private-group training.
  • Price: From £499
  • Certificate: Yes, with post-course homework and 8 weeks support.
  • Reviews: Trainers bring lots of experience.
  • Highlights: Excel-focused provider expanding into BI.

6. STL Training

  • Format: Live in London or online; half-day to multi-day options.
  • Price: From £495
  • Certificate: Yes.
  • Reviews: Trustpilot shows 98% satisfaction.
  • Highlights: Wide portfolio; Power BI offered within general Microsoft suite training.

Common Mistakes – Trainer Tip

One of the most common issues we see as a training company is people booking a course that is either too basic, or much too advanced. People with experience in Excel tend to assume they can skip an introductory course in Power BI, and similarly, some people that are experienced with IT skills in general often overestimate how much they can take on at once.

This is why we offer a free advice consultation where you can call in, explain your experience and get a recommendation for the course most appropriate to you.

Quick Comparison & Recommendations

# Best For… Strengths Consider If…
1 Acuity Training All levels of Power BI users Microsoft-certified, post-course support You want experience from seasoned professionals
2 Knowledge Academy Budget-conscious certification seekers Microsoft-accredited, flexible You prefer short, structured courses
3 Data Bear Deep corporate learners Gold Microsoft partner, tailored training You need enterprise-level depth
4 Media Training Engaging, interactive sessions Strong live trainer feedback You value pace and knowledge in live sessions
5 WeAreExcel Blended BI & Excel users Post-training support included You want knowledge from an Excel perspective
6 STL Training Corporate groups & generalists Excellent satisfaction rates You seek reliability across Microsoft topics

How We Compared These Courses

When putting this guide together, we used a structured review process to make sure our recommendations are balanced and practical:

1. Desk Research – We started with over 20 training providers offering Power BI courses in the UK. We cross-checked their websites, training outlines, and pricing structures.

2. Accreditation & Credentials Check – We verified whether each provider held Microsoft Partner status, delivered Microsoft-accredited training, or offered certificates of completion.

3. Independent Reviews – We scanned platforms like Feefo, Trustpilot, and client testimonials to weigh genuine learner feedback. Where reviews were mixed, we made this clear.

4. Breadth of Offering – Providers that catered only to a single skill level were noted, while those with tiered courses (introductory, intermediate, DAX, etc.) scored higher.

5. Value-Add Factors – Post-course support, homework, or consultation services were considered in highlighting standout benefits.

From there, we narrowed down to the six providers we felt offered the strongest balance of credibility, choice, and student experience.

About Ben Richardson

Ben is a director of Acuity Training, which he has been running for over 10 years.
He is a Natural Sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge and a qualified accountant with the ICAEW.
He previously worked as a venture capitalist and banker and so had extensive experience with Excel from building financial models before moving to learn SQL, Microsoft Power BI and other technologies more recently.

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