Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

Please note: This course's title has changed from 'Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate' to 'Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate'. The exam has also changed from 'Exam DA-100: Analysing Data with Microsoft Power BI' to 'Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst'.

At Firebrand, we were awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications and Data & AI (Azure) badges in recognition of our expertise in delivering quality solutions in this specialised business area.

On this accelerated Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate course, you'll learn how to boost the value of your business’ data assets by using Microsoft Power BI.

In just 3 days, you'll gain knowledge on designing and building scalable data models, cleaning and transforming data, enabling advanced analytic capabilities, and deploying and maintaining deliverables. You’ll also learn how to:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver relevant insights
• Resolve inconsistencies, unexpected or null values, and data quality issues
• Use DAX to build complex measures and implement Time Intelligence

At the end of your course, you’ll sit Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst and get certified as a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate.

You'll get access to Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) and learn from certified instructors, as Firebrand is a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning. Train through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, and you'll achieve your Microsoft certification at twice the speed in a distraction-free environment.

• Module 1: Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
• Module 2: Getting Data in Power BI
• Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI
• Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI
• Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
• Module 6: Optimize Model Performance in Power BI
• Module 7: Create Reports in Power BI
• Module 8: Create Dashboards in Power BI
• Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI
• Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI
• Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
• Module 12: Row-level Security in Power BI

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

• Exam code: PL-300
• Languages: English
• Domains:
1. Prepare the data (15-20%)
2. Model the data (30-35%)
3. Visualise and analyse the data (25-30%)
4. Deploy and maintain assets (20-25%)

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have fundamental knowledge of:

• Core data concepts
• Working with relational data in the cloud
• Working with non-relational data in the cloud
• Data analysis and visualisation concepts

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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