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Power BI Training

Between 2 and 5 training days

Discover all the features of Microsoft Power BI and learn how to create rich, interactive dashboards using the wide range of graphical elements offered.

Our training course is available for intra-company cohorts.
Please contact us for a tailored date scheduling.
*** November 20, 2023
**   December 04, 2023

3 possible options

Beginner

Dashboard conception

3 days - 24h of training

Learn how to use Power BI tools, such as the DAX-language and Power Query in order to analyse data and create dashboards that will support decision-making-processes.

Advanced

Deepening of the tool

2 days - 14h of training

Are you ready to discover the secrets of Power BI? You will work with each service of the platform in an advanced context and explore the concepts of DataFlows and Incremental Refresh.

Complete mastery

5 days - 38h of training

Develop extensive skills in using Power BI and learn how to fully leverage the tool. Prepare for the official Microsoft PL-300 certification and achieve the status of a “Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate“.

€2.680
€2.490

Advantages of the training

Official Microsoft Learning Partner*

Voucher for the certification exam
included in the course fee

*As an official Microsoft Learning Partner, we support you all the way to the Microsoft PL-300 certification. All of our trainers are Microsoft certified trainers and therefore
qualified to prepare you the best way possible for the official Microsoft certification.
Once you have finished our training and passed the official exam, you’ll be an official Power BI Data Analyst Associate.

Training content

Dashboard conception
–  3 days

1. Introduction

Introduction to Business Intelligence
Objectives and implementation

2. Introduction to Power BI

Introduction to Power BI
Downloading, installation and discovery of the interface

3. Transform data with Power Query

Preparing data with Power Query
Connecting to data sources
Transforming data to make it usable

4. Data Modelling and DAX language

Data Modelling and DAX language
Creating useful measures with the DAX language

5. Data Visualisation

Selection of relevant chart types
Creation of dashboards

6. Workspace management and security

Report distribution
Data access management according to user rights

2. Introduction to Power BI

Introduction to Power BI
Downloading, installation and discovery of the interface

4. Data Modelling and DAX language

Data Modelling and DAX language
Creating useful measures with the DAX language

6. Workspace management and security

Report distribution
Data access management according to user rights

Dashboard conception – 3 days

Deepening of the tool
– 2 days

1. Advanced Power Query

Power Query M
Use of advanced functions and features

2. Advanced DAX

Creating measures with DAX
Data management with DAX

3. Dataflow and pipeline

Preparing data with dataflow
Creating pipelines between workspaces

4. Incremental refresh and hybrid table

Management of dataset refreshment
Setting up hybrid tables

5. Advanced Dataviz and streaming dataset

Creating a streaming dataset
Handling of more elaborate visualizations

2. Advanced DAX

Creating measures with DAX
Data management with DAX

4. Incremental refresh and hybrid table

Management of dataset refreshment
Setting up hybrid tables

Deepening of the tool– 2 days

Key figures of the training

95,3%

Satisfaction rate

Goals of the training

Dashboard Conception (3 days)

  • Analysis of raw data
  • Data sorting, organizing and transforming
  • Data modeling
  • Creation of a dashboard with several analysis axes

Deepening of the tool (2 days)

  • Data sorting and transformation by using advanced features of Power Query
    M and Dataflow
  • Creation of complex queries and calculations in DAX
  • Data modeling and integration of custom datavizze from the community
  • Creation and deployment of reports and dashboards with multiple analysis axes

Receive your first PBI e-book for free

Ever wondered how to create effective Power BI reports?

Then start your training by downloading our e-book. It will give you the keys to creating impactful reports that meet the needs of your end-users.

A hybrid learning format

Our 100% remote training is characterized by its hybrid learning format and its Learning by Doing apporach.

During 50% of the time, you are accompanied by your trainer and your cohort with video conferencing sessions. The remaining 50%
of the time you will work in the Power Bi tool itself with the guidance of our certified trainers. And get get’s even better: Everyone who wants to participate is welcome, independend from the operating system of your device. Our self-developed virtual machine will easily provide you access to the popular BI tool.

Our hybrid approach allows you to apply your newly acquired skills to hands-on content immediately after the video conference. To ensure that you are optimally prepared for the PL-300 exam, we offer you a multiple choice test at the end of our course and regularly update our official mock exams.

How to finance the training?

Training fees: starting from 1.490 €
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if you live in France, you can benefit from several financing options:

CPF: The Power BI training can be 100% covered by your CPF rights and costs you €0!

Pôle Emploi: If you are looking for a job, Pôle Emploi can cover 100% of your Power BI training or help you financially by supplementing your CPF.

Company funding: If you are currently working for a company, the company can fund your training, and you may be eligible for assistance throughout the year via the OPCO.

Personal financing: Finance the training by yourself. In order to give you as much freedom as possible in financing your preferred training, you do not have to pay the training costs all at once.
With us, it is possible to split the payment up up to 12 installments. In this way we want to adapt to the individual circumstances of everyone who is interested.

Don’t hesitate to make an appointment with one of our consultants to find the funding that suits you best!

Different types of funding can be applied depending on your current situation:

Company funding: If you are currently working for a company, the company can fund your training fully or partially.

Personal financing: Finance the training by yourself. In order to give you as much freedom as possible in financing your preferred training, you do not have to pay the training costs all at once.
With us, it is possible to split the payment into 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 installments. In this way we want to adapt to the individual circumstances of everyone who is interested.

For further information, please check this page and book an appointment with our team

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Accordion Content

Business Intelligence is a process of data analysis that presents data as information that is usable across a company or an organisation. The presented information can be an important support for decision makers or managers in making decisions. Business Intellligence therefore affects all industries, as every company can transform their operations by using their data. Nevertheless, there are of course industries that use business intelligence in a more advanced way, such as healthcare, information technology or education.

Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence solution that allows you to easily model, visualize and distribute company data. Its interface allows you to create customized reports with the key performance indicators of a company, an organization or a brand. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Power BI makes it possible to quickly obtain answers to questions related to the company’s activity and also to share them with the relevant employees. Microsoft Power BI is the reference for interactive reporting.

Power BI allows you to correlate and visualize all the data of a company in order to facilitate the decision making process. The design of the dashboard makes it possible to identify, at a glance, the important data required for decision-making. Power BI makes this data accessible to all members of an organization, allowing them to rely on reliable and verified data that is updated in real time.

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The DA-100 exam enabled learners to master the finer nuances of data modeling, visualization and analysis with Power BI. With this certification (Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate), you could demonstrate your skills and improve your job prospects. The PL-300 exam serves exactly the same purpose as the DA-100. However, Microsoft has made a number of changes to content and weighting.

These changes are in line with the evolutions made within other Microsoft certifications (such as Azure or Microsoft 365). The change of code (DA to PL) is primarily intended to place Power BI within the Power Platform (and not within the Data Platform). Prior to this, there was some confusion as to which platform was responsible for Power BI.

PL-300 certification certifies skills and experience in data analysis using Power BI. It focuses in particular on data modeling, visualization and analysis. The PL-300 certification exam consists of 5 main parts:

Preparation
The candidate must be able to obtain data from different sources within the company, to profile this data and to identify any anomalies. Finally, the data needs to be cleaned, transformed and uploaded onto the platform.

Modeling
The PL-300 certification confirms that you are capable of creating and developing a data model, by creating tables, calculated columns and hierarchies. In addition you will be able to create metrics using DAX and implement Time Intelligence. Furthermore, you need to know how to use CALCULATE in order to manage filters and use basic statistical functions to dynamize data, as well as create semi-additive measures. Finally, you will to be able to optimize the performance of the model you’ve created, by identifying underperforming KPI’s, relationships and visuals.

Visualization
Once you’ve passed the PL-300 exam, you’ll be able to create reports and add visualization elements using R and Python. You’ll also be able to create and configure dashboards and pin report pages to them. Finally, you’ll know how to enrich your reports to make them user-friendly: configuring bookmarks, creating customized tooltips, editing and configuring interactions between visuals in particular.

Analysis
Once PL-300 certified, you’ll be able to enhance your reports to reveal information that is often crucial to companies. In particular, you’ll know how to apply conditional formatting, slicers and filters, analyze the top N, explore the statistical summary, use the Q&A visual and Quick Insights function for reports, reference lines with the Analytics help pane, as well as the Play Axis function and create customized visuals. Finally, you’ll have the ability to perform advanced analysis, repairing outliers and analyzing other more precise data for use by artificial intelligence.

Deployment and maintenance of deliverables
The final component of the PL-300 certification includes dataset management, in order to modify and update your reports. In addition, this competency will confirm that you are able to create and manage workspaces to share reports and data with your organization’s collaborators, and that you are notably able to create a deployment strategy that meets your company’s needs.

The certification
The PL-300 certification is particularly demanded by companies as the demand for analysis is rising.

Since 2022, the PL-300 exam has replaced the DA-100. And while the objective of the exam remains the same, there are a number of differences in the weighting of content. Microsoft’s idea is to provide better coverage of the various subject areas offered. The topics “Analyze” and “Visualize” for example have been consolidated into a seperate section. In the same way, modeling and deployment topics have been strengthened as well. Finally, the PL-300 has been extended by a new section named “Cleaning, transforming and loading data”. It introduces useful features of Power Query’s data profiling tools.

As you might have seen, the difference is mainly a general reorganization of the exam structure, rather than a replacement or abandonment of certain fundamental parts. Apart from these changes, the exam is identical, in terms of duration, target, objectives, prerequisites, number of questions and formats.

The PL-900 certification is the first certification dedicated to the Power Platform, enabling companies to improve their operating results. It covers the fundamentals of the platform,
including the following 5 topics:

  • Understanding the business value of Power Platform (20-25%)
  • Understanding the essential elements of Power Platform (20-25%)
  • Proving the business value of Power BI (15-20%)
  • Proving the business value of Power Apps (20-25%)
  • Proving the business value of Power Automate (15-20%)

 

It is aimed in particular at business analysts seeking to improve corporate productivity with Power Platform. In particular, they will be able to automate core business processes with Power Automate, perform analysis with Power BI, act more efficiently by creating simple Power Apps experiences, and create powerful chatbots using Power Virtual Agents.

The certifications offered by Microsoft assess skills developed on its own tools. The first two letters of each certification indicate the tool in question: PL for “Power Platform”, DA for “Data Analyst” (entirely on Power BI) or AZ for Azure. The number following these two letters indicates the level assessed: 900 for an introduction, and 100 for an expert level. In Microsoft terms, these levels are referred to as “Fundamentals” and “Associate” respectively.

Thus PL-900 stands for “Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals” and introduces the four solutions included in Power Platform:

  • Power BI
  • Power Apps for creating business applications without code
  • Power Automate for process automation
  • Power Virtual Agents to create powerful chatbots without code

 

The PL-300 certification, “Microsoft Data Analyst Associate” focuses on Power BI and evaluates the ability to run a Business Intelligence project completely autonomously, from data retrieval over the creation of dashboards adapted to the needs of each department. Our PL-300 training will help you prepare for this exam, with hands-on practice on the Power BI tool itself, a multiple-choice exam corrected during the training, and an official Microsoft mock exam that you can take at any time after the training to simulate the exam conditions.

At the end of the course, the validation of the PL-300 certification enables you to prove that you are capable of developing an end-to-end Business Intelligence project and that you master every aspect of the tool: information retrieval, preparation, modelling and finally visualisation.

This certification is an invaluable asset when applying for a job in a company that uses Power BI. You will be able to use the title of “Microsoft Data Analyst Associate” to differentiate yourself from other candidates.

Role-based certifications such as the PL-300 are valid for one year from the date of issue.
Other so-called fundamental certifications, such as the PL-900, are valid for life: they have no expiry date.

Accordion Content

Is my trainer an expert?
As specialists in Big Data and Business Intelligence, all of our trainers are experts in the Power BI platform. Our trainers are therefore perfectly familiar with the content of the training, and are fully qualified to answer any questions you may have, whether they are of technical or pedagogical nature. The masterclasses offered during 50% of the time are particularly dedicated to an exchange with the trainers. You’ll have plenty of time to clarify any difficulties you may have encountered during your personal work on Power BI.

What does the training involve?
Our 100% remote training is characterized by its hybrid learning format and its Learning by Doing approach. During 50% of the time, you are accompanied by your trainer and your cohort with video conferencing sessions. For the remaining 50% of the time, you will work on the Power Bi tool while being guided via slack by our certified trainers. This format allows you to apply the concepts explained directly after the masterclass on data and problems that you may encounter in your company.

Thanks to the popularity of Power BI, there are many ways to learn how to use this platform. To get started, Microsoft offers several resources to help you learn the basics.

You can start with the four-week introductory course. The Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI course provides an overview of Power BI as a desktop, mobile or SaaS version. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards for team members and customers.

For a course more specified in the IoT (Internet of Things), Microsoft offers the Business Intelligence for the Internet of Things program. You’ll learn about Power BI, but also Azure Time Series Analytics. Besides, you will also learn how to integrate the mentioned tools.

In addition, Microsoft regularly hosts webinars dedicated to Power BI and its different features. Another option is to turn to the large user community in the online forums to get advice. The Power BI development team also publishes interesting articles and tutorials on its blog.

If you want to go one step further and become an expert in Power BI and business intelligence in general, you can turn to DataScientest’s professionalized trainings. Our trainings were designed by experts and teach concrete skills that meet the actual demand in companies.

After completing our training, you will be able to leverage Power BI and apply your expertise within an organization. Our programs feature an innovative blended learning approach that combines distance learning and face-to-face sessions.
Are you motivated to take your career to the next level? Don’t wait any longer and discover our Power BI trainings!

Power BI is a versatile, high-performance solution used not only by Data Science specialists, but also by other professionals such as administrators, marketers, sales forces, accountants, designers and developers. This solution simplifies decision-making, thanks to its real-time data analysis and visualization capabilities. It also offers tools dedicated to data security. The Power BI platform is based on Office 365, which is extremely popular within businesses in all sectors. Therefore the mastery of Power BI is an extremely sought-after skill.

Taking a PowerBI training course makes it easy to find a well-payed job as according to Glassdoor, the average professional Power BI developer in Germany earns 55.000€ per year. In France the avage salary is about 44.000 € per year. Our Power BI training will help you to fully master this Business Intelligence tool.

Find out why you should acquire this highly demanded skill, and what trainings are available. Companies are making increasing use of business intelligence and analysis. New technologies enable data to be discovered, interpreted, processed and used to make better decisions. According to Zion Market Research, the global Business Intelligence market has grown from $16.33 billion in 2015 to $26 billion in 2021. There are many tools and platforms for business intelligence and data analysis.

Power BI is one of the most popular. Available as PC software, a mobile application or as SaaS via the Azure Cloud, this solution enables data preparation and discovery. In addition, its design tool enables the creation of dashboards and DataViz. Information from different sources can be transformed into visualizations to help the whole enterprise understand and exploit the results of data analysis. The Power BI platform integrates with Excel and Office 365 and its highly active user community is constantly expanding the tool’s functionality.

A Power BI training can be of benefit for a wide range of profiles. It is particularly helpful for individuals who are wishing to enter the professions of a Business Analyst, Data Analyst or Software Developer.
It is a valuable supplementary competence for statisticians and professional analysts wishing to exploit their skills to derive insights from data. Professionals in marketing, finance, sales or other fields will also benefit from mastering Power BI.

In order to join the “dashboard creation” course, we advise you to bring prior knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
To participate in the “deepening of the tool” course, the candidate should master the basic concepts of Power BI (architecture, integration and transformations with Power Query, DAX measures, creation of dashboards, etc.)
All learners must have a computer with a webcam and an internet connection.

By the end of the PL-300 training course, you’ll be able to perform data transformations, create data models and develop indicators using the DAX language. You’ll also be able to select relevant graphs and quality dashboards for data visualization. Finally, you’ll be able to share your data visualizations securely via interactive reports.

The dashboard conception training lasts a total of three days. The advanced training takes place over a total of two days. The PL-300 certification can be obtained after completing both courses in combination over a total of five days. The schedule for the training days is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch, i.e. 7 hours of training per day.

The beginners training treating the dashboard conception costs 1.490€. The cost of the advanced training is 1.190€. If you complete both courses in combination, the price is 2.490€ instead of 2.680€.

You can either finance the training on your own or receive full or partial funding from your employer. If you decide to finance our training yourself, DataScientest offers the option to pay in 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 installment rates.

The answer is yes. Our price does not only contain the fees for the certification exam but also an official mock exam.
Having the opportunity to make a mock exam will maximize your chances of passing the official certification exam and will allow you to approach the exam with confidence.
In addition to the mock exam, our training includes a Multiple Choice exam to evaluate your level of competence. Therefore, choosing DataScientest means to be as well prepared as possible to ensure that you’ll easily pass the offical exam on your first try.

Yes, the fees for the official certification exam are included in the training fees.
DataScientest is an official Microsoft Learning Partner, which means that we are authorized by Microsoft to train groups on the Power Platform.

After your training at DataScientest, you’ll receive a voucher enabling you to register for the official exam. The exams are taken remotely via Pearson VUE, the Microsoft partner responsible for these assessments.

Pearson VUE requires to control your computer and your webcam to ensure the best possible exam conditions. For the duration of the test (3 hours for PL-300), candidates are subject to strict rules: they must not talk, cover their face, write on their keyboard or take notes.

The test is a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) in which you cannot go back to prior questions. It treats theoretical questions on Business Intelligence in general and on concrete cases (best practices on the software, formulas to use for a given situation).

Yes, the hybrid format of our certification training offers you the perfect mix of 50% hands-on practice and 50% video conferences. The practical part of the training allows you to apply the newly learned competencies from the video conferences. At the same time you stay in contact with your trainers who remain available to answer your questions.

If you have any problems with the installation of Power BI Desktop, for example because you possess an apple devise, don’t
worry – we have the solution! With the help of our self developed virtual machine you can access Power BI without any
problems. Like this, everyone who is interested in learning more about Power BI has the possibilities to do so.

As we aim to provide sufficient support for each participant, we limit the number of participants per group to 15 people per training.

In case of a participant who has a disability, we explore every potential option concerning teaching methods, equipment and technical and human resources in order to enable you to follow our training under the best possible conditions. If you have any questions about your situations, please contact our disability advisor Mathilde Venchiarutti: mathilde.v@datascientest.com.

The first step would be to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors on our website. During a personal talk we can answer your questions and discuss your expectations of our training. The goal is to match your expectations with our training and to provide all necessary information. Once your start of the program is confirmed our program management team will contact you with more detailed information.

If you’re motivated, you can complete your registration within one day! Therefore you can register for the training until the day before its starting date if there are still places available.

An important part of the training are practical case studies that you will work on in the official labs. At the end of the training, there will be a multiple choice test that will help you to evaluate your individual level after participating in our training. The official certification exam can be taken either at a certified center or online on the Pearson VUE platform.

The exam consists of a supervised multiple-choice test. In addition, our training includes a DataScientest internal evaluation system. At the end of each module there will be an exam in order to test your newly aquired competencies. Furthermore, in order to continously improve our training, we will give you the opportunity to give your feedback concerning your satisfaction, feelings and evaluation of the training.

Accordion Content

Power BI is used in a wide variety of professions. It is one of the tools used by data analysts, business analysts, developers and software engineers.

Knowing how to perform queries, understand data warehouses and data analysis functionalities are all highly sought-after skills in companies across all sectors. These include IT, healthcare, finance, insurance and human resources.

Using this platform, data analysts can discover valuable insights. These insights can then be exploited by the company as a whole for better decision-making. Many major companies use Power BI, including Adobe, Conde Nast, Dell, Kraft Heinz, Nestle and Rolls-Royce.

The Power BI PL-300 certification, also known as Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI, is an excellent proof of competence for analysts in Data and Business Intelligence. According to the Burning Glass website, which bases its analysis on thousands of job offers, the number of vacancies requiring Power BI skills is set to increase by over 34% in the next ten years. A good reason to get trained and certified in this revolutionary tool.

the job
Accordion Content

Business Intelligence is a process of data analysis that presents data as information that is usable across a company or an organisation. The presented information can be an important support for decision makers or managers in making decisions. Business Intellligence therefore affects all industries, as every company can transform their operations by using their data. Nevertheless, there are of course industries that use business intelligence in a more advanced way, such as healthcare, information technology or education.

Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence solution that allows you to easily model, visualize and distribute company data. Its interface allows you to create customized reports with the key performance indicators of a company, an organization or a brand. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Power BI makes it possible to quickly obtain answers to questions related to the company’s activity and also to share them with the relevant employees. Microsoft Power BI is the reference for interactive reporting.

Power BI allows you to correlate and visualize all the data of a company in order to facilitate the decision making process. The design of the dashboard makes it possible to identify, at a glance, the important data required for decision-making. Power BI makes this data accessible to all members of an organization, allowing them to rely on reliable and verified data that is updated in real time.

The certification
Accordion Content

The DA-100 exam enabled learners to master the finer nuances of data modeling, visualization and analysis with Power BI. With this certification (Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate), you could demonstrate your skills and improve your job prospects. The PL-300 exam serves exactly the same purpose as the DA-100. However, Microsoft has made a number of changes to content and weighting.

These changes are in line with the evolutions made within other Microsoft certifications (such as Azure or Microsoft 365). The change of code (DA to PL) is primarily intended to place Power BI within the Power Platform (and not within the Data Platform). Prior to this, there was some confusion as to which platform was responsible for Power BI.

PL-300 certification certifies skills and experience in data analysis using Power BI. It focuses in particular on data modeling, visualization and analysis. The PL-300 certification exam consists of 5 main parts:

Preparation
The candidate must be able to obtain data from different sources within the company, to profile this data and to identify any anomalies. Finally, the data needs to be cleaned, transformed and uploaded onto the platform.

Modeling
The PL-300 certification confirms that you are capable of creating and developing a data model, by creating tables, calculated columns and hierarchies. In addition you will be able to create metrics using DAX and implement Time Intelligence. Furthermore, you need to know how to use CALCULATE in order to manage filters and use basic statistical functions to dynamize data, as well as create semi-additive measures. Finally, you will to be able to optimize the performance of the model you’ve created, by identifying underperforming KPI’s, relationships and visuals.

Visualization
Once you’ve passed the PL-300 exam, you’ll be able to create reports and add visualization elements using R and Python. You’ll also be able to create and configure dashboards and pin report pages to them. Finally, you’ll know how to enrich your reports to make them user-friendly: configuring bookmarks, creating customized tooltips, editing and configuring interactions between visuals in particular.

Analysis
Once PL-300 certified, you’ll be able to enhance your reports to reveal information that is often crucial to companies. In particular, you’ll know how to apply conditional formatting, slicers and filters, analyze the top N, explore the statistical summary, use the Q&A visual and Quick Insights function for reports, reference lines with the Analytics help pane, as well as the Play Axis function and create customized visuals. Finally, you’ll have the ability to perform advanced analysis, repairing outliers and analyzing other more precise data for use by artificial intelligence.

Deployment and maintenance of deliverables
The final component of the PL-300 certification includes dataset management, in order to modify and update your reports. In addition, this competency will confirm that you are able to create and manage workspaces to share reports and data with your organization’s collaborators, and that you are notably able to create a deployment strategy that meets your company’s needs.

The certification
The PL-300 certification is particularly demanded by companies as the demand for analysis is rising.

Since 2022, the PL-300 exam has replaced the DA-100. And while the objective of the exam remains the same, there are a number of differences in the weighting of content. Microsoft’s idea is to provide better coverage of the various subject areas offered. The topics “Analyze” and “Visualize” for example have been consolidated into a seperate section. In the same way, modeling and deployment topics have been strengthened as well. Finally, the PL-300 has been extended by a new section named “Cleaning, transforming and loading data”. It introduces useful features of Power Query’s data profiling tools.

As you might have seen, the difference is mainly a general reorganization of the exam structure, rather than a replacement or abandonment of certain fundamental parts. Apart from these changes, the exam is identical, in terms of duration, target, objectives, prerequisites, number of questions and formats.

The PL-900 certification is the first certification dedicated to the Power Platform, enabling companies to improve their operating results. It covers the fundamentals of the platform,
including the following 5 topics:

  • Understanding the business value of Power Platform (20-25%)
  • Understanding the essential elements of Power Platform (20-25%)
  • Proving the business value of Power BI (15-20%)
  • Proving the business value of Power Apps (20-25%)
  • Proving the business value of Power Automate (15-20%)

 

It is aimed in particular at business analysts seeking to improve corporate productivity with Power Platform. In particular, they will be able to automate core business processes with Power Automate, perform analysis with Power BI, act more efficiently by creating simple Power Apps experiences, and create powerful chatbots using Power Virtual Agents.

The certifications offered by Microsoft assess skills developed on its own tools. The first two letters of each certification indicate the tool in question: PL for “Power Platform”, DA for “Data Analyst” (entirely on Power BI) or AZ for Azure. The number following these two letters indicates the level assessed: 900 for an introduction, and 100 for an expert level. In Microsoft terms, these levels are referred to as “Fundamentals” and “Associate” respectively.

Thus PL-900 stands for “Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals” and introduces the four solutions included in Power Platform:

  • Power BI
  • Power Apps for creating business applications without code
  • Power Automate for process automation
  • Power Virtual Agents to create powerful chatbots without code

 

The PL-300 certification, “Microsoft Data Analyst Associate” focuses on Power BI and evaluates the ability to run a Business Intelligence project completely autonomously, from data retrieval over the creation of dashboards adapted to the needs of each department. Our PL-300 training will help you prepare for this exam, with hands-on practice on the Power BI tool itself, a multiple-choice exam corrected during the training, and an official Microsoft mock exam that you can take at any time after the training to simulate the exam conditions.

At the end of the course, the validation of the PL-300 certification enables you to prove that you are capable of developing an end-to-end Business Intelligence project and that you master every aspect of the tool: information retrieval, preparation, modelling and finally visualisation.

This certification is an invaluable asset when applying for a job in a company that uses Power BI. You will be able to use the title of “Microsoft Data Analyst Associate” to differentiate yourself from other candidates.

Role-based certifications such as the PL-300 are valid for one year from the date of issue.
Other so-called fundamental certifications, such as the PL-900, are valid for life: they have no expiry date.

The training
Accordion Content

Is my trainer an expert?
As specialists in Big Data and Business Intelligence, all of our trainers are experts in the Power BI platform. Our trainers are therefore perfectly familiar with the content of the training, and are fully qualified to answer any questions you may have, whether they are of technical or pedagogical nature. The masterclasses offered during 50% of the time are particularly dedicated to an exchange with the trainers. You’ll have plenty of time to clarify any difficulties you may have encountered during your personal work on Power BI.

What does the training involve?
Our 100% remote training is characterized by its hybrid learning format and its Learning by Doing approach. During 50% of the time, you are accompanied by your trainer and your cohort with video conferencing sessions. For the remaining 50% of the time, you will work on the Power Bi tool while being guided via slack by our certified trainers. This format allows you to apply the concepts explained directly after the masterclass on data and problems that you may encounter in your company.

Thanks to the popularity of Power BI, there are many ways to learn how to use this platform. To get started, Microsoft offers several resources to help you learn the basics.

You can start with the four-week introductory course. The Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI course provides an overview of Power BI as a desktop, mobile or SaaS version. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Power BI to create reports and dashboards for team members and customers.

For a course more specified in the IoT (Internet of Things), Microsoft offers the Business Intelligence for the Internet of Things program. You’ll learn about Power BI, but also Azure Time Series Analytics. Besides, you will also learn how to integrate the mentioned tools.

In addition, Microsoft regularly hosts webinars dedicated to Power BI and its different features. Another option is to turn to the large user community in the online forums to get advice. The Power BI development team also publishes interesting articles and tutorials on its blog.

If you want to go one step further and become an expert in Power BI and business intelligence in general, you can turn to DataScientest’s professionalized trainings. Our trainings were designed by experts and teach concrete skills that meet the actual demand in companies.

After completing our training, you will be able to leverage Power BI and apply your expertise within an organization. Our programs feature an innovative blended learning approach that combines distance learning and face-to-face sessions.
Are you motivated to take your career to the next level? Don’t wait any longer and discover our Power BI trainings!

Power BI is a versatile, high-performance solution used not only by Data Science specialists, but also by other professionals such as administrators, marketers, sales forces, accountants, designers and developers. This solution simplifies decision-making, thanks to its real-time data analysis and visualization capabilities. It also offers tools dedicated to data security. The Power BI platform is based on Office 365, which is extremely popular within businesses in all sectors. Therefore the mastery of Power BI is an extremely sought-after skill.

Taking a PowerBI training course makes it easy to find a well-payed job as according to Glassdoor, the average professional Power BI developer in Germany earns 55.000€ per year. In France the avage salary is about 44.000 € per year. Our Power BI training will help you to fully master this Business Intelligence tool.

Find out why you should acquire this highly demanded skill, and what trainings are available. Companies are making increasing use of business intelligence and analysis. New technologies enable data to be discovered, interpreted, processed and used to make better decisions. According to Zion Market Research, the global Business Intelligence market has grown from $16.33 billion in 2015 to $26 billion in 2021. There are many tools and platforms for business intelligence and data analysis.

Power BI is one of the most popular. Available as PC software, a mobile application or as SaaS via the Azure Cloud, this solution enables data preparation and discovery. In addition, its design tool enables the creation of dashboards and DataViz. Information from different sources can be transformed into visualizations to help the whole enterprise understand and exploit the results of data analysis. The Power BI platform integrates with Excel and Office 365 and its highly active user community is constantly expanding the tool’s functionality.

A Power BI training can be of benefit for a wide range of profiles. It is particularly helpful for individuals who are wishing to enter the professions of a Business Analyst, Data Analyst or Software Developer.
It is a valuable supplementary competence for statisticians and professional analysts wishing to exploit their skills to derive insights from data. Professionals in marketing, finance, sales or other fields will also benefit from mastering Power BI.

In order to join the “dashboard creation” course, we advise you to bring prior knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
To participate in the “deepening of the tool” course, the candidate should master the basic concepts of Power BI (architecture, integration and transformations with Power Query, DAX measures, creation of dashboards, etc.)
All learners must have a computer with a webcam and an internet connection.

By the end of the PL-300 training course, you’ll be able to perform data transformations, create data models and develop indicators using the DAX language. You’ll also be able to select relevant graphs and quality dashboards for data visualization. Finally, you’ll be able to share your data visualizations securely via interactive reports.

The dashboard conception training lasts a total of three days. The advanced training takes place over a total of two days. The PL-300 certification can be obtained after completing both courses in combination over a total of five days. The schedule for the training days is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch, i.e. 7 hours of training per day.

The beginners training treating the dashboard conception costs 1.490€. The cost of the advanced training is 1.190€. If you complete both courses in combination, the price is 2.490€ instead of 2.680€.

You can either finance the training on your own or receive full or partial funding from your employer. If you decide to finance our training yourself, DataScientest offers the option to pay in 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 installment rates.

The answer is yes. Our price does not only contain the fees for the certification exam but also an official mock exam.
Having the opportunity to make a mock exam will maximize your chances of passing the official certification exam and will allow you to approach the exam with confidence.
In addition to the mock exam, our training includes a Multiple Choice exam to evaluate your level of competence. Therefore, choosing DataScientest means to be as well prepared as possible to ensure that you’ll easily pass the offical exam on your first try.

Yes, the fees for the official certification exam are included in the training fees.
DataScientest is an official Microsoft Learning Partner, which means that we are authorized by Microsoft to train groups on the Power Platform.

After your training at DataScientest, you’ll receive a voucher enabling you to register for the official exam. The exams are taken remotely via Pearson VUE, the Microsoft partner responsible for these assessments.

Pearson VUE requires to control your computer and your webcam to ensure the best possible exam conditions. For the duration of the test (3 hours for PL-300), candidates are subject to strict rules: they must not talk, cover their face, write on their keyboard or take notes.

The test is a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) in which you cannot go back to prior questions. It treats theoretical questions on Business Intelligence in general and on concrete cases (best practices on the software, formulas to use for a given situation).

Yes, the hybrid format of our certification training offers you the perfect mix of 50% hands-on practice and 50% video conferences. The practical part of the training allows you to apply the newly learned competencies from the video conferences. At the same time you stay in contact with your trainers who remain available to answer your questions.

If you have any problems with the installation of Power BI Desktop, for example because you possess an apple devise, don’t
worry – we have the solution! With the help of our self developed virtual machine you can access Power BI without any
problems. Like this, everyone who is interested in learning more about Power BI has the possibilities to do so.

As we aim to provide sufficient support for each participant, we limit the number of participants per group to 15 people per training.

In case of a participant who has a disability, we explore every potential option concerning teaching methods, equipment and technical and human resources in order to enable you to follow our training under the best possible conditions. If you have any questions about your situations, please contact our disability advisor Mathilde Venchiarutti: mathilde.v@datascientest.com.

The first step would be to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors on our website. During a personal talk we can answer your questions and discuss your expectations of our training. The goal is to match your expectations with our training and to provide all necessary information. Once your start of the program is confirmed our program management team will contact you with more detailed information.

If you’re motivated, you can complete your registration within one day! Therefore you can register for the training until the day before its starting date if there are still places available.

An important part of the training are practical case studies that you will work on in the official labs. At the end of the training, there will be a multiple choice test that will help you to evaluate your individual level after participating in our training. The official certification exam can be taken either at a certified center or online on the Pearson VUE platform.

The exam consists of a supervised multiple-choice test. In addition, our training includes a DataScientest internal evaluation system. At the end of each module there will be an exam in order to test your newly aquired competencies. Furthermore, in order to continously improve our training, we will give you the opportunity to give your feedback concerning your satisfaction, feelings and evaluation of the training.

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Power BI is used in a wide variety of professions. It is one of the tools used by data analysts, business analysts, developers and software engineers.

Knowing how to perform queries, understand data warehouses and data analysis functionalities are all highly sought-after skills in companies across all sectors. These include IT, healthcare, finance, insurance and human resources.

Using this platform, data analysts can discover valuable insights. These insights can then be exploited by the company as a whole for better decision-making. Many major companies use Power BI, including Adobe, Conde Nast, Dell, Kraft Heinz, Nestle and Rolls-Royce.

The Power BI PL-300 certification, also known as Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI, is an excellent proof of competence for analysts in Data and Business Intelligence. According to the Burning Glass website, which bases its analysis on thousands of job offers, the number of vacancies requiring Power BI skills is set to increase by over 34% in the next ten years. A good reason to get trained and certified in this revolutionary tool.

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