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 – including format, pricing, credentials, and credibility.

All to help you make the right choice!

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
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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