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Course Outline
PL-300 Certification Overview
- Exam objectives and structure.
- Measured skills and competency areas.
- Preparation resources and study strategies.
Data Preparation for Financial Reporting
- Extracting and cleaning data using Power Query.
- Combining multiple financial data sources.
- Managing time-based and transactional data.
Financial Data Modeling
- Designing data models for financial analysis.
- Establishing relationships and hierarchies (accounts, cost centers, departments).
- Implementing measures for revenue, cost, and profit tracking.
Creating Financial KPIs and Calculations
- Key financial metrics: ROI, variance, margin, and growth rate.
- Utilizing DAX for year-to-date and rolling calculations.
- Designing custom KPIs for business performance analysis.
Visualizing Financial Insights
- Building executive dashboards and scorecards.
- Employing conditional formatting and key influencers visuals.
- Creating visuals for variance, trend, and cash flow analysis.
Exam Preparation and Practice
- Review of common PL-300 questions and scenarios.
- Case-based exercises using real exam topics.
- Final review: best practices and test-taking strategies.
Hands-on Project: Financial Dashboard Simulation
- Developing a comprehensive financial analysis report for a sample company.
- Integrating data modeling, measures, and visuals.
- Peer review and feedback session.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with Power BI data modeling and visualization.
- Experience working with financial data or reports.
- Basic knowledge of DAX and Excel formulas.
Audience
- Financial analysts preparing for the Microsoft PL-300 certification.
- Business intelligence professionals specializing in financial reporting.
- Accountants and finance managers utilizing Power BI for data-driven insights.
7 Hours
Testimonials (2)
Method of training.
Ineshia Bilankulu - National Transmission Company South Africa
Course - Power BI: Basics to Advanced
Useful and practical, the knowledge gained in training can be applied immediately.