Career & salary in Power BI

Make a career with Power BI

Do you like working with lots of data, are you analytical and have an affinity for numbers as well as an interest in data visualisation? Then a (lateral) entry or further training in Power BI might be just what you're looking for. Maybe you want to start your career in data analytics from scratch, or maybe you are already part of the big data universe and want to deepen your skills with Power BI?

One thing is for sure: the career prospects in this field are enormous, as the demand for professionals who can analyse and efficiently visualise data is increasing continuously.

How you can use Power BI in different positions

• Business Intelligence Professional: Analyse data from various sources and create interactive Power BI reports and dashboards to support business decisions.

• Data Analyst: Analyse large amounts of data to identify specific patterns and trends or develop analyses for predictive models.

• Data Scientist: Use Power BI as a foundation for advanced analytical techniques to better explore data for predictions and data-driven decisions.

• Power BI Trainer: Share your knowledge about Power BI in companies, educational institutions or as an independent trainer.
  

Possible Power BI certifications

A certification increases the credibility of certain specialist knowledge and demonstrates your expert status. In the field of data analysis and business intelligence, Microsoft offers several relevant Power BI certifications that can take your career opportunities to the next level:

• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate: This certification is aimed at data analysts who have extensive knowledge of data analysis. This includes the use of Power BI to visualise and analyse data.
  

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Fundamentals: This certification is aimed at beginners who want to acquire basic knowledge of Power BI. It demonstrates essential skills in using Power BI dashboards and reports.
  

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate: This certification is aimed at professionals who use Power BI together with other Power Platform tools such as Power Apps and Power Automate to create and automate business applications.

With our flexible 50-hour programme, you receive a double certification. In addition to our certificate of completion, the course fee also includes a voucher that you can use to take the official Microsoft PL-300 certification. 

Let's Talk Numbers

Power BI can be used in a variety of areas, which raises the important question: 

Is it even possible to make good money with it? In short: YES! But since Power BI is used in different roles, it is not possible to generalize. So let's take a look at the estimated income of a Power BI analyst. 

At €40,000 to €50,000 per year, the entry-level salary is already quite high. With increasing professional experience and expertise, this can rise to up to €90,000. Top salaries among managers and consultants can easily exceed the €100,000 mark. As in all professional fields, actual salaries vary depending on various factors such as experience, location, industry, company size, and qualifications.

Got a taste for it? Then get ready for your career in Power BI and learn everything you need to know in our tailor-made Power BI training programme. We'll equip you with all the relevant skills in data analytics (importing, transformation, modeling) as well as data visualization through reports and dashboards. Apply now!