Short course · 2 Months

Microsoft Power BI.

The Microsoft Power BI Course focuses on analysing, visualising, and presenting data using industry-leading business intelligence tools.

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Award: Certificate
Duration: 2 Months
Tuition (Ghanaian): GHC 3,500
Intakes: Every 2 months

Practical80% of learning is labs, projects and real scenarios.

Overview

About the course.

This course covers data modeling, DAX functions, interactive dashboards, and real-time reporting, equipping students with practical skills required in today’s data-driven organisations.

Level: Professional certificate course focused on one practical skill set.
Campus: Nima-Kanda and Spintex, Accra.
Mode: Weekday batch (two days a week, morning 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or evening 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) or weekend batch (Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM); four credit hours a week. One batch, not both.
Intakes: A new intake every two months: January, March, May, July, September and November.

What you’ll study

Syllabus to follow.

Teaching: 80% practical: labs, projects and real scenarios, guided by industry practitioners.
Portfolio: Real projects you can show an employer.
Outline: Syllabus PDF to follow · ask admissions

Entry requirements

Who can apply.

Requirements

Basic understanding of Computers and IT
WASSCE or Certification in IT
Laptop (minimum: i5 processor, 8 GB RAM)

Documents to bring

A valid photo ID (Ghana Card, passport or student ID)
Your results slip or certificate
One passport photograph

Fees

Tuition, January 2026.

Fee	Ghanaian	Non-Ghanaian
Tuition (whole programme)	GHC 3,500	GHC 4,500
Application (form) fee, one-time	GHC 200	GHC 600

Fees are reviewed periodically. Confirm the current amount with admissions before paying. Scholarships of 10% to 50% of tuition are available after admission.

Careers

Where it applies.

Role	Starting (0–2 years)	Experienced (5+ years)
Business Intelligence Analyst	GHC 3,250 – 5,500	GHC 6,000 – 11,000
Data Analyst	GHC 2,750 – 5,000	GHC 6,000 – 10,000
Reporting Analyst	from GHC 2,750
BI Developer	from GHC 3,250
Financial Analyst	GHC 3,250 – 5,000	GHC 6,000 – 10,000

Per month, before tax and SSNIT. Banks, telcos, fintechs and international firms often pay above these ranges. “From” marks roles with fewer published salaries, so only typical starting pay is shown.

How to apply

Five steps to a confirmed place.

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Apply online or at either campus. Documents are reviewed once your application fee is received.

01
Register
Create an account and apply online.
02
Pay application fee
Pay the one-time application fee.
03
Submit documents
Once your fee is received, submit your documents.
04
Choose Payment Plan
Accept the recommended plan or choose your own.
05
Pay school fees
Once your documents and payment plan are approved.

Admission deadlines

Degree programmes (BSc)

Session 1: Opens first week of November · closes last week of March
Session 2: Opens first week of April · closes last week of August

Intakes

Diplomas & short courses

A new intake starts every two months.

Intake months: January, March, May, July, September, November.

Common questions

About this programme.

How can I apply for the Microsoft Power BI Course at SIIMT?

Apply online through the SIIMT application portal or at the Nima-Kanda or Spintex campus, pay the one-time application fee, submit your documents, agree a payment plan, and pay your fees. SIIMT then issues your admission confirmation and Student Portal login.

Do I need prior experience to learn Power BI?

No prior experience is required. Power BI is beginner-friendly and widely used across industries.

What skills will I gain from the Microsoft Power BI Course?

You will gain skills in: Data visualisation and dashboard design; Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service; Data modeling and relationships; DAX formulas and calculations; Connecting Power BI with Excel, SQL, and cloud sources; Business intelligence reporting.

What career opportunities are available after completing the Power BI Course?

Typical roles include Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, BI Developer and Financial Analyst. The Careers section above shows typical monthly pay in Ghana cedis.

Is the Microsoft Power BI Course available part-time?

Yes, SIIMT offers flexible learning options including part-time and weekend classes.

How we teach

Taught the way the work is done.

Most of your time is spent doing: labs, projects and real scenarios, guided by practitioners who have done the work themselves.

Industry practitioners: Learn from lecturers with real-world experience.
Updated syllabus: A modern, industry-aligned curriculum for a changing world.
Career support: Guidance, mentorship and pathways to the job market.

More about SIIMT

80^%of learning is practical: labs, projects and real scenarios.

Accreditation and recognition

SIIMT is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to offer undergraduate programmes in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), registered with CTVET for technical and vocational education, and accredited at Tier 2 by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), with progression toward Tier 1 accreditation underway.