PL-300 - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification Training

Master data visualization and storytelling using Power BI. You will gain expertise in data exploration, modeling, and cleansing techniques, as well as creating calculated measures, columns, and DAX expressions.

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6-Week Online Program
Live Virtual Classes with Microsoft Certified Instructors
Exam Preparation Guide + Hands-On Projects
Certificate of Completion from Microsoft and Great Learning

1,100 USD

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About this Program

In this 6-week program, you will gain expertise in data modeling, interactive dashboard creation, data transformations, and optimizing queries for better performance. Mastering these skills will enable you to leverage Power BI for informed decision-making and impactful data-driven solutions.

What makes this program unique

What you’ll learn

Gain expertise in Power BI for data analysis and develop advanced visual representations
Learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers

Accelerate learning with live virtual classes led by Microsoft Certified Trainers
Exam Preparation Guide + Hands-On Projects

Utilizing your preparation time effectively by mastering the exam format
Acquire skills in managing Power BI entities

Configure settings and permissions, and leverage the Power BI API for automation purposes

Skills you will gain

Building Functional and Interactive Dashboards
Data Modeling and Transformation
Visual Storytelling with Data
Building KPIs for Business Functions

What you will learn in this Program

Fundamental principles underlying Power BI

Navigate the Power BI interface, connect with data, and prepare interactive dashboards

Data modeling, transformation, & data cleansing techniques

Create visually appealing and interactive data reports and dashboards

Creating calculated measures, columns, and DAX expressions

Master the art of data visualization and storytelling using Power BI

Data exploration, analysis, and report sharing in Power BI

Efficiently explore, analyze, and share reports with Power BI's data capabilities.

How to excel in the Microsoft PL-300 Exam through effective preparation

Boost your Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PL-300 certification exam success with efficient preparation techniques

Get to Know Your Faculty & Mentors

Learn from highly skilled professionals in the field of data analysis and visualization who have leveraged the power of Microsoft Power BI across various industry domains.

Veerendra Kumar Ankem

Senior Technical Architect

Ryley Bauer

Chief Automation Officer

Curriculum

This curriculum is optimally designed with the outcome to prepare you for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PL-300 certification exam

Week-1: Working with Data in Power BI

Objective

By the end of this week, you will have gained proficiency in navigating the Power BI interface, establishing data connections, preparing data, and successfully creating your first functional dashboard. Below are the topics covered in this week:

Understanding the Power BI interface and features
Creating visualizations and reports by connecting to data from various sources
Basic data modeling concepts and techniques
Data preparation, cleaning, and transformation using Power Query
Creating relationships between data tables
Advanced data modeling techniques

key skills

Power BI Basics
Data Visualization
Data Modeling
Power Query
Relationship Management
Advanced Functionality

Week-2: Creating Effective Visualizations

Objective

Throughout this week, you will focus on mastering the best practices for creating impactful visualizations, designing custom dashboards and visuals, and harnessing the power of R and Python within Power BI to develop advanced and sophisticated visual representations. Below are the topics covered this week:

Best practices for creating compelling and informative visualizations
Using custom visuals and formatting options
Creating dashboards to display multiple visualizations
Creating custom visuals using the Power BI Developer Tools
Using R and Python in Power BI for advanced visualizations and analytics
Building interactive, drill-down visualizations

key skills

Visualization Design
Customization Options
Interactive Dashboards
Custom Visual Development
R and Python Integration
Drill-Down Visualization

Week-3: DAX Basics & Advanced DAX

Objective

This week's learning objective is to acquire proficiency in utilizing DAX functions within Power BI for diverse applications. You will also gain expertise in working with tables and filters in DAX and optimizing DAX performance for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. Below are the topics covered this week:

Introduction to the Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) language
Using DAX functions to create calculated columns and measures
Understanding and using context in DAX calculations
Using advanced DAX functions for time intelligence, ranking, and more
Working with tables and filters in DAX expressions
Optimizing DAX performance

key skills

DAX Syntax
Time Intelligence
Context Manipulation
Advanced Analytics
Table Functions
Performance Optimization

Week-4: Productionizing Power BI reports

Objective

This week, you will gain knowledge in deploying to the Power BI service, enabling seamless collaboration among individuals and groups, optimizing data models and queries, and effectively managing large datasets. Below are the topics covered this week:

Deploying Power BI reports and dashboards to the Power BI Service
Sharing reports and dashboards with other users and groups
Using collaboration features like comments and notifications
Best practices for creating optimized data models in Power BI
Understanding query folding and optimizing queries for performance
Using DirectQuery and Live Connection for large datasets

key skills

Power BI Service Management
Report Sharing
Collaboration and Engagement
Data Modeling Efficiency
Query Optimization
DirectQuery and Live Connection

Week-5: Power BI Administration and Security

Objective

This week's goal is to acquire skills in managing Power BI entities, configuring settings and permissions, and leveraging the Power BI API for automation purposes. Below are the topics covered in this week:

Managing Power BI workspaces, reports, and data sources
Configuring security settings and permissions in Power BI
Using the Power BI API for automation and integration

key skills

Workspace Management
Security Configuration
API Integration

Week-6: Project Week

Objective

In this week, you will be working on a real-world project to apply the concepts studied and comprehend the applications of Power BI.

key skills

Applications of Power BI
Identify patterns and draw meaningful conclusions from data
Creating dashboards to display multiple visualizations

Earn Your Certificate

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Application Closes 4^th Jul 2024