Power BI Certification Course Overview

Power BI certification training will help you get the most out of Power BI, enabling you to solve business problems and improve operations. This course helps you master the development of dashboards from published reports, discover better insight from the data, & create practical recipes on the various tasks that you can do with Microsoft Power BI.

Power BI Training Key Features

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  • 6 hours of enriched learning
  • Lifetime access to self-paced learning
  • Industry-recognized course completion certificate

Skills Covered

  • Desktop layout
  • Builtin aggregations
  • Reports and dashboards
  • DAX commands and functions

Benefits

The global Business Intelligence market size to grow from USD 23.1 billion in 2020 to USD 33.3 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.6% during the forecast period[Market Research Report,2020].

  • Designation
  • Annual Salary
  • Hiring Companies
  • Annual Salary
    $43KMin
    $62KAverage
    $95KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Amazon
    JPMorgan Chase
    Genpact
    VMware
    LarsenAndTurbo
    CITI
    Accenture
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $62KMin
    $82KAverage
    $108KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Amazon
    Rakuten
    VMware
    Oracle
    Dell
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $70KMin
    $97KAverage
    $139KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Genpact
    CITI
    Wells Fargo
    Accenture
    Procter and Gamble
    Source: Indeed

Training Options

Self-Paced Learning

$ 499

  • Lifetime access to high-quality self-paced e-learning content curated by BI industry experts
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support

online Bootcamp

$ 599

  • 90 days of flexible access to online classes
  • Lifetime access to high-quality self-paced e-learning content and live class recordings
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support
  • Classes starting from:-
6th Jan: Weekend Class
20th Jan: Weekend Class
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Corporate Training

Customized to your team's needs

  • Blended learning delivery model (self-paced eLearning and/or instructor-led options)
  • Flexible pricing options
  • Enterprise grade Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Enterprise dashboards for individuals and teams
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support

Power BI Course Curriculum

Eligibility

This Power BI course is applicable for people who want to understand how to use the Power BI tools and create customized visual reports. It is also suitable for BI and reporting professionals, data analysts, and professionals working with data in any sector.
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Pre-requisites

Learners need to possess an undergraduate degree or a high school diploma.
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Course Content

  • Power BI

    Preview
    • Lesson 01: Course Introduction

      16:11Preview
      • 1.01 Welcome to Power BI Course
        00:25
      • 1.02 Skills Covered
        01:23
      • 1.03 Business Intelligence and Data Analytics High level Overview
        06:41
      • 1.04 Introduction to Power BI
        02:12
      • 1.05 Different Power BI Offerings
        02:44
      • 1.06 Installing Power BI
        02:46
    • Lesson 02: Get Data From Different Data Sources

      12:21Preview
      • 2.01 Identify and Connect to a Data Source
        01:55
      • 2.02 Change Data Source Settings
        00:41
      • 2.03 Select a Shared Dataset
        01:23
      • 2.04 Select a Storage Mode
        01:09
      • 2.05 Choose an Appropriate Query Type
        02:06
      • 2.06 Use Microsoft Dataverse
        01:22
      • 2.07 Use Parameters
        02:16
      • 2.08 Use or Create a PBIDS file
        01:29
    • Lesson 03: Profile The Data

      07:47Preview
      • 3.01 Identify Data Anomalies
        01:39
      • 3.02 Examine Data Structures
        01:39
      • 3.03 Interrogate Column Properties
        01:46
      • 3.04 Interrogate Data Statistics
        02:43
    • Lesson 04: Clean Transform and Load the Data

      16:34
      • 4.01 Resolve Inconsistencies Unexpected or Null Values and Data Quality Issues
        03:55
      • 4.02 Apply User friendly Value Replacements
        02:13
      • 4.03 Evaluate and Transform Column Data Types
        02:20
      • 4.04 Apply Data Shape Transformations to Table Structures
        02:57
      • 4.05 Combine Queries
        01:20
      • 4.06 Apply User friendly Naming Conventions to Columns and Queries
        01:56
      • 4.07 Leverage Advanced Editor to Modify Power Query M code
        01:53
    • Lesson 05: Design a Data Model

      13:58
      • 5.01 Define the Tables
        03:11
      • 5.02 Configure Table and Column Properties
        03:22
      • 5.03 Flatten out a Parent child Hierarchy
        03:54
      • 5.04 Define Role playing Dimensions
        01:36
      • 5.05 Create a Common Date Table
        01:55
    • Lesson 06: Develop a Data Model

      09:55Preview
      • 6.01 Apply Cross filter Direction and Security Filtering
        02:41
      • 6.02 Create Calculated Tables
        01:40
      • 6.03 Create Calculated Columns
        01:21
      • 6.04 Implement Row level Security Roles
        02:03
      • 6.05 Set up the Q and A Feature
        02:10
    • Lesson 07: Optimize Model Performance

      13:56
      • 7.01 Remove Unnecessary Rows and Columns
        01:01
      • 7.02 Identify Poorly Performing Measures Relationships and Visuals
        03:33
      • 7.03 Improve Cardinality Levels
        03:02
      • 7.04 Optimize DirectQuery Models
        01:37
      • 7.05 Create and Manage Aggregations
        02:02
      • 7.06 Use Query Diagnostics
        02:41
    • Lesson 08: Create Reports

      12:25Preview
      • 8.01 Add Visualization Items to Reports
        00:36
      • 8.02 Choose an Appropriate Visualization Type
        04:34
      • 8.03 Format and Configure Visualizations
        02:46
      • 8.04 Apply Slicing and Filtering
        02:26
      • 8.05 Add an R or Python Visual
        02:03
    • Lesson 09: Create Dashboards

      12:24Preview
      • 9.01 Set Mobile View
        01:29
      • 9.02 Manage Tiles on a Dashboard
        03:29
      • 9.03 Configure Data Alerts
        02:28
      • 9.04 Use the Q and A Feature
        01:34
      • 9.05 Add a Dashboard Theme
        02:02
      • 9.06 Pin a Live Report Page to a Dashboard
        01:22
    • Lesson 10: Enhance Reports to Expose Insights

      08:56Preview
      • 10.01 Perform Top N Analysis
        01:05
      • 10.02 Explore Statistical Summary
        01:34
      • 10.03 Use the Q and A Visual
        01:28
      • 10.04 Add a Quick Insights Result to a Report
        02:20
      • 10.05 Use the Play Axis Feature of a Visualization
        00:53
      • 10.06 Personalize Visuals
        01:36
    • Lesson 11: Perform Advanced Analysis

      08:44Preview
      • 11.01 Identify Outliers
        01:29
      • 11.02 Conduct Time Series Analysis
        00:49
      • 11.03 Use Groupings and Binnings
        02:11
      • 11.04 Use the Key Influencers to Explore Dimensional Variances
        01:09
      • 11.05 Use the Decomposition Tree Visual to Break Down a Measure
        01:28
      • 11.06 Apply AI Insights
        01:38
    • Lesson 12: Manage Datasets

      09:02Preview
      • 12.01 Configure a Dataset Scheduled Refresh
        02:01
      • 12.02 Configure Row level Security Group Membership
        02:03
      • 12.03 Configure Incremental Refresh Settings
        03:03
      • 12.04 Promote or Certify Power BI Datasets
        01:55

Power BI Exam & Certification

Power BI Certificate
  • Who provides the certification and how long is it valid for?

    Upon successful completion of the Power BI online training, Simplilearn will provide you with an industry-recognized Power BI course completion certificate which has lifelong validity.

  • What do I need to do to unlock my Simplilearn certificate?

    To obtain the Power BI course completion certificate, you must complete the Power BI online training.

  • How do I become a Power BI Data Analyst?

    Professionals need to be well-versed in using different functionalities of Power BI and which visualization would fit best for a given data set to become a Power BI Data Analyst. This Power BI certification course is all you need to gain all the required skills.

  • What is the certification cost of the Microsoft Power BI exam?

    The Power BI certification cost of Exam PL-300: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI is $165 USD.

  • What are the BI skills measured in the Microsoft Power BI certification exam?

    The Microsoft Power BI certification exam tests your skills in the following domains:

    • Consuming and Transforming Data By Using Power BI Desktop (20-25%)
    • Modeling and Visualizing Data (45-50%)
    • Configure Dashboards, Reports, and Apps in the Power BI Service (25-35%)

  • Who should take this Microsoft Power BI certification exam?

    After completing Power BI online course, The ideal candidates to take the Power BI exam are BI professionals, data analysts, and other roles responsible for creating reports using Power BI.

  • Do you provide any practice tests as part of Power BI course?

    Yes, we provide a practice test as part of our Power BI courses to help you prepare for the certification exam. You can try this free Power BI Exam Questions Practice Test to understand the type of questions that you would face in the Power BI Course certification exam and gain expertise in the topics that are a part of the Power BI course syllabus.

Why Online Bootcamp

  • Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
  • Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
  • Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
  • Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts

Power BI Training FAQs

  • What is Power BI?

    Power BI is a business analytics solution owned by Microsoft. Analysts use it for data visualization, draw insights from it, and share the dashboards and visual reports across the organization. Moreover, one can access these reports sitting at their workplace or anywhere through Power BI apps offered by Microsoft.

  • What is DAX in Power BI?

    DAX refers to Data Analysis Expressions, a formula language that is used throughout Power BI. It is a library of functions and operators that can be combined to create formulas and expressions in Power BI.

  • How do beginners learn Power BI?

    Power BI is a power business intelligence tool and beginners should first understand the concepts of data visualization before starting to use it. Simplilearn’s Power BI course online certification is one of the best resources beginners can pick to learn it from scratch.

  • Why should I take this Power BI certification course?

    The global Business Intelligence market size to grow  to USD 33.3 billion by 2025. Business intelligence adoption has grown significantly - from sales, marketing, executive teams to insurance and business services. Simplilearn’s Power BI training helps you gain a competitive edge in creating customized visuals and deliver a reliable analysis of the vast amount of data using Power BI.

  • What are other Data Visualization tools apart from Microsoft Power BI?

    Tableau, Power BI, FusionChart, D3, Infogram, ChartBlocks, Google Charts are some other Data Visualization tools popular in the market.

  • Is this training material suitable for the Microsoft PowerBI certification exam?

    Yes, our Power BI certification course training material is aligned with the syllabus of the Microsoft Power BI certification exam and helps you pass it in your first try.

  • Who are the instructors and how they are selected?

    All of our highly qualified Power BI trainers are industry Business Intelligence experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty.

  • How do I enroll for this Microsoft Power BI certification training?

    You can enroll for this Power BI training course on our website and make an online payment using any of the following options:

    • Visa Credit or Debit Card
    • MasterCard
    • American Express
    • PayPal

    Once payment is received you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.

  • Can I cancel my enrollment? Will I get a refund?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrolment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, you can view our Refund Policy.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your Power BI online course with us.

  • What is Power BI used for?

    Power BI is primarily a business analytics solution used to run reports, visualize data, and share valuable insights in a secured manner across the various teams in an organization or embed the acquired information into an organization's app or website.With the help of Simplilearn’s Power BI course, you will be able to gain a detailed insight into the applications of Power BI and know its importance.

  • Is the Power BI course difficult to learn?

    No, this Power BI course is a simple one allowing professionals to learn about various concepts of Power BI easily. The Power BI online course is best suited for BI and reporting professionals, data analysts, and professionals working with data across multiple industries.

  • Is Business Intelligence a good career option?

    With a Power BI certification, you can have a rewarding career. As per one of the reports by MarketsandMarkets, the Business Intelligence Market is projected to reach $33.3 billion by 2025, promising a bright future for BI professionals. Also, BI professionals earn an average salary of $88,000, which is much more than other IT or business professionals. Considering all these factors, without any doubt, we can say that business intelligence is a good career option.

  • Is Power BI certification worth it?

    Yes, acquiring a Power BI certification is worth it. With the help of this Power BI training, you will gain all the necessary skills to run Power BI tools. By gaining specialization in designing calculated tables and columns, managing a firm's hierarchies, and processing data, you can get an edge over others and add value to your resume.

  • What are the job roles available after getting a Power BI certification?

    After getting a Power BI certification, you can work as a BI developer, data analyst, BI analyst, software engineer, BI consultant, reporting analyst, and analytics consultant.

  • What does Power BI Data Analyst do?

    A Power BI Data Analyst is primarily involved in designing and developing BI reports and offers valuable insights to help the organization make informed and better decisions. The job role of a Power BI requires professionals to have a deep understanding of business intelligence, data integration, data warehousing, data modeling, database, and various technical aspects of Business intelligence tools. With the right Power BI certification, professionals can learn how to perform these roles and responsibilities efficiently.

  • What skills should a Power BI Data Analyst have?

    Power BI Data Analysts need to have a deep knowledge of SQL and Java and possess skills like DAX expressions BI stack knowledge, data analytics, and software development. Furthermore, they must have prior experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP. Apart from technical skills, they must have non-technical skills, like collaborating with teams, being self-driven, leading a team, and exceptional communication and management skills. With this Power BI certification course, you can easily gain these skills and implement them while working.

  • What industries use Power BI most?

    Power BI is most prevalent across Industries like retail, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, healthcare, and energy utility. Upon completing this Power BI course, you can easily seek employment opportunities in one of these top industries.

  • Which companies hire Power BI Data Analysts?

    Some of the top companies looking for certified Power BI Data Analysts are Uline, Cushman & Wakefield, Johnson Controls, VITAS Healthcare, Exelon, Microsoft, Tableau Software, Rognoz, Bitam Oracle, IBM, SAS, MicroStrategy, Tibco, and GoodData.

  • What book do you suggest reading for Business Intelligence?

    Some of the most resourceful books recommended for seeking in-depth knowledge on Business intelligence are:

    • Business Intelligence Guidebook: From Data Integration to Analytics written by Rick Sherman
    • Data Strategy written by Bernard Marr
    • Agile Data Warehouse Design written by Lawrence Corr and Jim Stagnitto
    • Successful Business Intelligence written by Cindi Howson
    • Business Intelligence – Da Informação ao Conhecimento written by Maribel Yasmina Santos and Isabel Ramos

    While seeking this online Power BI training, reading these books will add on to your knowledge and have a comprehensive learning experience.

  • What is the pay scale of Power BI Data Analysts across the world?

    As per PayScale.com, the average salary of a professional with Power BI certification is $75885 annually.

  • What are the other courses offered by simplilearn in Data science and Artificial Intelligence Domain?

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