Power BI for Financial Analysts: Certification Preparation (PL-300) Training Course
Power BI is a robust business intelligence tool that empowers financial analysts to visualize data, generate reports, and make decisions based on data insights.
This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or in-person) is designed for beginner-level financial analysts who want to learn how to use Power BI for data analysis, report creation, and dashboard development, as well as prepare for the Power BI certification (PL-300).
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Navigate and utilize both Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
- Connect to various data sources and transform data using Power Query.
- Create interactive dashboards and reports.
- Use DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations and data modeling.
- Publish and securely share reports within an organization.
- Prepare for the Power BI certification (PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst).
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Plenty of exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Power BI
- Overview of Power BI and its components
- Understanding the Power BI ecosystem
- Installation and setup of Power BI Desktop
Connecting to Data Sources
- Importing data from Excel, databases, and cloud sources
- Data transformation using Power Query
- Cleaning and shaping financial data
Data Modeling and DAX
- Creating relationships between tables
- Introduction to DAX formulas
- Building calculated columns and measures
Creating Reports and Dashboards
- Designing financial reports with visualizations
- Using tables, charts, and KPIs effectively
- Adding interactivity with slicers and filters
Publishing and Sharing Reports
- Publishing reports to Power BI Service
- Sharing dashboards securely
- Scheduling data refresh and setting up alerts
Power BI Certification Preparation (PL-300)
- Exam overview and objectives
- Practice questions and exam tips
- Recommended study resources
Best Practices for Financial Analysis
- Optimizing performance in Power BI
- Designing user-friendly dashboards
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of financial data and reporting
- Familiarity with Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
Audience
- Financial analysts
- Business intelligence professionals
- Finance teams looking to leverage Power BI for data-driven decision-making
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Lorevy Nepomuceno - Brave Connective Holdings, Inc.
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