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Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification

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What is Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification about?

The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam (Exam PL-300) evaluates your ability to prepare, model, visualize, and analyze data using Power BI. It ensures you can deliver actionable insights through interactive reports and dashboards.

Exam Format

  • Exam Code: Exam PL-300
  • Duration:  180 minutes
  • Question Types:
    • Multiple-choice questions
    • Case studies
    • Drag and drop
    • Short answer questions
  • Passing Score: 700 out of 1000

What are the objectives of Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification ?

The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam aims to validate the skills and knowledge required to effectively use Power BI for data analysis. The exam tests the ability to prepare data by extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) it from various sources. It also covers designing and creating data models that meet specific business requirements. Building and styling effective data visualizations to convey insights is another key focus. The exam assesses the implementation of advanced analytics to gain deeper insights from the data. Additionally, it includes publishing and sharing reports and dashboards to ensure data-driven decision-making across the organization. Finally, the exam ensures that candidates can optimize the performance of Power BI solutions to maintain efficiency and reliability.

Who is Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification for?

  • Data analysts
  • Business intelligence professionals
  • Data professionals responsible for analyzing data with Power BI
  • What are the prerequisites for Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification?

    • Knowledge Requirements:
      • Fundamental understanding of data repositories and data processing
      • Familiarity with Power BI, including its basic functions and features

    Preparation Resources

    • Microsoft Learn: Free online modules and learning paths for PL-300
    • Official Practice Test: Available through the Microsoft website or authorized providers
    • Books and Study Guides: Focused on Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification
    • Instructor-Led Training: Offered by Microsoft Learning Partners
    • Online Courses: Platforms like Udemy, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning
    • Hands-On Labs: Practice with Power BI environments
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    Certification Course Outline

    1. Prepare the Data 

      • Extract data from different sources, clean and transform it for analysis.
    2. Model the Data 

      • Design data models, create and optimize tables and relationships.
    3. Visualize the Data 

      • Build and format interactive reports and dashboards to meet business needs.
    4. Analyze the Data

      • Apply DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create calculations and KPIs.
    5. Deploy and Maintain Deliverables 

      • Publish, share, and manage reports, set up and configure security.
    6. Optimize Performance 

      • Optimize model performance and troubleshoot data-related issues.

    Benefits: 

    As a candidate pursuing this certification, you specialize in delivering actionable insights by leveraging data and applying domain knowledge effectively. Your role as a Power BI data analyst revolves around several key responsibilities:

    • Creating meaningful business value through clear and insightful data visualizations.
    • Empowering users to conduct self-service analytics.
    • Deploying and configuring solutions for efficient data consumption.

    In collaboration with business stakeholders, you identify and address specific business requirements. You collaborate closely with enterprise data analysts and engineers to acquire and prepare data for analysis using Power BI. Your proficiency includes:

    • Transforming raw data into usable formats.
    • Developing robust data models to support analytical needs.
    • Visualizing data in a compelling and informative manner.
    • Sharing insights and assets across the organization effectively.

    Your skill set also encompasses advanced capabilities such as using Power Query for data transformation and writing expressions with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). You possess the ability to evaluate data quality and understand essential aspects of data security, including implementing row-level security and managing data sensitivity.

    Successfully passing this certification exam may make you eligible for ACE college credits. For specific details on eligibility and further information, refer to the ACE college credit for certification exams guidelines.