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PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst

PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst

Explore the methods and best practices for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. Discover how to access and process data from relational and non-relational sources and learn to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution.

Benefit from instructor-led preparation for thePL-300 certification exam with tips, tricks, guidance, and mentored support.

PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Highlights

Course Enrollment

Starts on

07 September 2022

Enrollment closes on
14 August 2022

   Course duration

Duration

  • 3 days, online
    8 hours/day
   Course Fee

Fee

US$ 1,665

Course Enrollment

Starts on

07 September 2022

Enrollment closes on
14 August 2022
Course duration

Duration

  • 3 days, online
    8 hours/day
Course Fee

Fee

US$ 1,665

PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst is a three-day, associate level course designed for data professionals and business intelligence professionals seeking to use Power BI to execute effective data analysis. This course is also suitable for individuals who create reports that visualize data from data platform technologies, both on-premises and in the cloud.
 
During this course, you will learn how to use the Power BI service. You will build competency in identifying and retrieving data from different data sources. You will use Microsoft Dataverse to connect to a data flow using Power BI Desktop. You will develop skills in loading data, applying data shape transformations, designing, and developing data models for proper performance and scalability. You will be introduced to the world of DAX, and learn about aggregations and real-time dashboards using Time Intelligence functions. Plus, you will discover how to optimize the data and storage model for enterprise-level performance.
 
Additionally, you will learn how to create reports, identify trends, forecast values, and use advanced analytics for custom visuals. You will explore how to create and manage a workspace, and how to distribute an App. You will build dynamic reports with parameters, schedule a dataset refresh, and troubleshoot gateway service connectivity. Plus, you will come to understand the concept and implementation of row-level security using both static and dynamic methods.
 
Overall, this course will prepare you for taking the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification exam to gain Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification. Entry for the exam is not included. However, you will get the clear overview of the Microsoft certification process, plus you will get the tips and tricks, testing strategies, practice questions and useful information to help you pass the exam successfully.
This course comprises 12 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
 
It is an instructor-led course which runs to a fixed schedule, with set start and finish dates. It is driven forward by your instructor and features live sessions that are aired at a set time. You will, however, have time to complete certain activities at your own pace outside of the live sessions.
 
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material, hands-on labs, and online exam questions.
 
As part of our mentoring service you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues.
 
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Prepare data.
  • Model data.
  • Visualize and analyze data.
  • Deploy and maintain assets.

This course is suitable for:

  • Business intelligence professionals.
  • Professionals who use Power BI.
  • Data scientists.
  • Data analysts.
  • IT managers.
  • Professionals managing data for decision-making.
  • Individuals who want a clear understanding of Microsoft Power BI.
  • Professionals who seeking to pass the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PL-300 exam.

You need to:

  • Understand core data concepts.
  • Have knowledge of working with relational data in the cloud.
  • Have knowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud.
  • Have knowledge of data analysis and visualization concepts.
This course will help you to prepare for the PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification exam.
 

During the course, you will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI.

  • You will become familiar with how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational data.
  • You will learn how to implement proper security standards and policies across the Power BI spectrum including datasets and groups.
  • You will understand about how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution.

When you take this course, you will also get information and guidance on the Microsoft certification process, knowledge checks and practice questions, and useful tips on how to pass the exam.

Course Outline

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Getting Started

Course Info

Introduction
Grading Scheme
Pre-Requisite
Exam and Certification Details

Module 1: Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics

About

About this module

Lessons

Data Analytics and Microsoft
Getting Started with Power BI

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 2: Getting Data in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Data Analytics and Microsoft
Optimize Performance
Resolve Data Errors

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Shaping the Data
Profiling the Data
Enhance the data structure

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Introduction to data modeling
Working with tables
Dimensions and Hierarchies

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Introduction to DAX
Real-time dashboards
Advanced DAX

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 6: Optimize Model Performance in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Optimize the data model for performance
Optimize DirectQuery Models

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 7: Create Reports in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Design a report
Enhance the report

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 8: Create Dashboards in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Create a Dashboard
Real-time Dashboards
Enhance a Dashboard

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Advanced Analytics
Data Insights through AI visuals

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Creating Workspaces
Sharing and Managing Assets

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Parameters
Datasets

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Module 12: Row-level Security in Power BI

About

About this module

Lessons

Security in Power BI

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check

Labs

Lab Instructions

Instructions

Practice Exams

Practice Sets

Practice Set 1
Practice Set 2

Certificate

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Course Certificate

Earn your certificate

Once you have completed this course, you will earn your certificate.

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PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst

Course details

Course Certificate

Certificate

  • Certificate of Completion
About Course

About this course

  • 12 Modules
  • 01 Skills
Course Includes

Includes

  • Discussion space
  • 01 Labs
  • 12 Knowledge checks
  • 01 Practice exam
Course Learning

Create

  • Data model
  • Power BI dashboard
  • Paginated reports
Course Exercises

Exercises to explore

  • Power BI
  • Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
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FAQs

The steps to gaining certification in PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst are as follows: 

Step 1: Work with a Microsoft-authorised training partner to complete the PL-300 recommended training. Microsoft has approved SKillUp Online as a training partner. Our Microsoft Certified Trainers will help you brush up on your skills before you register for the exam.  

Step 2: Go to Microsoft's official website when you've finished the course. Register for the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam with Pearson VUE and schedule it.    

Step 3: Take and pass the exam to become certified.  

Yes, our PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst course is fully online. All you need is a good connection to the internet to access the course materials. 

Please note, this course is also instructor-led. You will therefore benefit from virtual instructor-led training (vILT) from professional Microsoft Certified Trainers, who will deliver the online sessions at set times. You will also have access to our discussion space, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Plus, our mentors are available to help you along your learning path.  

Yes, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion when you complete this PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst course.

Professionals who are interested in learning how to use Power BI to conduct data analysis are the ideal candidates for this PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst course. However, additionally, this course is aimed at individuals who create reports based on data from cloud and on-premises data platform technologies. 

Yes, PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst is a mentored course. As part of SkillUp Online’s mentoring service, you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues. Plus, you will have the opportunity to discuss problems and ask questions in one-to-one sessions with your mentor.