What is the Certified Power BI Specialist?

The Certified Power BI Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Power BI Specialist (CPBIS)

Executive Summary

Certified Power BI Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Power BI Specialist (CPBIS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPBIS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Power BI Specialist

Acronym

CPBIS

Who Should Enrol?

HR Managers and Directors
HR Business Partners
Learning and Development Managers
Employee Relations and OD Specialists

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards CHRO and senior people-management roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management

Global Employability

Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Power BI Architecture

✦Power Query

✦Advanced DAX

✦Visualisation Design

✦Drillthrough and Navigation

✦Power BI Security

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Power BI Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Power BI Architecture

Boundaries, power and dual relationships · PSEA: power, vulnerability and why the standard is absolute · Power, coalitions and organisational politics · How power and water reach users: generation to meter, source to tap

2

Data Connection Methods

Agricultural data analytics · Project data, reporting and analytics · Data quality and governance · Digital and data-driven go-to-market

3

Data Import and Transformation

Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Learning transformation and modernisation · Sustaining transformation and benefits · Measuring learning transformation impact

4

Power Query

Dashboards and data storytelling · Data products and stakeholder value · Data literacy and adoption · Complaint data and learning

5

Data Modelling

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Instructional method: explanation, modelling and guided practice · Data structures and algorithms · Databases: modelling, querying and performance

6

Relationships and Schemas

Managing vendors, partners and external relationships · Client relationships, accounts and retention · Pollution prevention, monitoring and environmental data · Supplier relationships, performance and development

7

DAX Foundations

Consent, rights and data subject requests · Cross-border data and transfers · Data breach and incident governance · Building trust through data governance

8

Advanced DAX

Learning analytics: what platform data can and cannot tell you · Data quality, verification and use · Data and interoperability · Data-informed and evidence-based decisions

9

Measures and Calculated Columns

Project data, performance analysis and delivery intelligence · Intelligence-led and data-driven security · Privacy, surveillance and data protection · Protecting data and information assets

10

Time Intelligence

Health records, data and confidentiality · Data migration and cleansing · Requirements engineering and user stories · Version control and collaborative development

11

Visualisation Design

Visualisation tools and design · Object-oriented and functional design · Clean code and design patterns · APIs and service design

12

Interactive Reports

Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification · Requirements and analysis · Designing a technical solution or system · Risk, security and feasibility analysis

13

Dashboard Architecture

Emerging threats and defensive strategy · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · The learning and development profession · Roles, standards and professional ethics

14

Drillthrough and Navigation

Writing learning objectives and outcomes · Sequencing, chunking and scaffolding · Designing for different learning modalities · Storyboarding and content development

15

Power BI Service

Sales and customer-service training · AI and adaptive learning · Dashboards and reporting · System selection and integration

16

Data Refresh

Higher and further education contexts · Language and communication training · Community and lifelong learning · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention

17

Power BI Security

Security operations and incident response · Security principles and protective concepts · The security profession, roles and standards · The threat landscape and security environment

18

Performance Optimisation

Incident and response performance · Deterrence, detection, delay and response · Duty of care and legal framework · Information security fundamentals

19

Report Governance

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Security governance: policy, accountability and board reporting · Physical security design and layered defence · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool

20

Power BI Analytics Project

Security metrics and reporting · Convergence of physical and cyber security · Vendor and technology management · Awareness and security culture

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Data Connection Methods — applied to your own work
Data Import and Transformation — applied to your own work
Power Query — applied to your own work
Data Modelling — applied to your own work
Relationships and Schemas — applied to your own work
DAX Foundations — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPBIS certification?

The Certified Power BI Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Power BI Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Power BI Analytics Project”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CPBIS?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPBIS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CPBIS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPBIS certification?

The Certified Power BI Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPBIS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CPBIS?

The Certified Power BI Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CPBIS?

The Certified Power BI Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CPBIS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CPBIS?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CPBIS strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HR Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

People Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CPBIS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead

Government

Certified Power BI Specialist

Certified Power BI Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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