101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Study guide for Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Article + 09/28/2023 Purpose of this document This study guide should help you understand what to expect on the exam and includes a summary of the topics the exam might cover and links to additional resources. The information and materials in tl prepare for the exam. Useful links Review the skills measured as of October 27, 2023 Review the skills measured prior to October 27, 2023 Change log How to eam the certification Certification renewal Your Microsoft Learn profile Exam scoring and score reports Exam sandbox Request accommodations Take a free Practice Assessment document should help you focus your studies as you Description This list represents the skills measured AFTER the date provided. Study this list if you plan to take the exam AFTER that date. Study this list of skills if you take your exam PRIOR to the date provided. 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Test your skills with practice questions to help you prepare for the hitps:leam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstucy-guides/p-300 ana101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Useful links Description Updates to the exam Our exams are updated perio have included two versions of the Skills Measured objectives depending on when you are lly to reflect skills that are required to perform a role. We taking the exam. We always update the English language version of the exam first. Some exams are localized into other languages, and those are updated approximately eight weeks after the English version is updated. Although Microsoft makes every effort to update localized versions as noted, there may be times when the localized versions of an exam are not updated on this schedule, Other available languages are listed in the Schedule Exam section of the Exam Details webpage. If the exam isn’t available in your preferred language, you can request an additional 30 minutes to complete the exam Note The bullets that follow each of the skills measured are intended to illustrate how we are assessing that skill. Related topics may be covered in the exam Note Most questions cover features that are general availability (GA). The exam may contain questions on Preview features if those features are commonly used Skills measured as of October 27, 2023 Audience profile As a candidate for this exam, you should deliver actionable insights by working with available data and applying domain expertise. You should * Provide meaningful business value through easy-to-comprehend data visualizations. * Enable others to perform self-service analytics. hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 ana101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam * Deploy and configure solutions for consumption, As a Power BI data analyst, you work closely with business stakeholders to identify business requirements. You collaborate with enterprise data analysts and data engineers to identify and acquire data. You use Power BI to: ® Transform the data. * Create data models. * Visualize data, © Share assets. You should be proficient at using Power Query and writing expressions by using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). You know how to assess data quality. Plus, you understand data security, including row-level security and data sensitivity. Skills at a glance * Prepare the data (25-30%) * Model the data (25-30%) * Visualize and analyze the data (25-30%) * Deploy and maintain assets (15-20%) Prepare the data (25-30%) Get data from data sources * Identify and connect to a data source Change data source settings, including credentials, privacy levels, and data source locations Select a shared dataset, or create a local dataset Choose between DirectQuery, Import, and Dual mode Change the value in a parameter hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 ana101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Transform and load the data * Select appropriate column data types Create and transform columns Transform a query * Design a star schema that contains facts and dimensions Identify when to use reference or duplicate queries and the resulting impact Merge and append queries Identify and create appropriate keys for relationships Configure data loading for queries Clean the data * Evaluate data, including data statistics and column properties * Resolve inconsistencies, unexpected or null values, and data quality issues * Resolve data import errors Model the data (25-30%) Design and implement a data model * Configure table and column properties Implement role-playing dimensions Define a relationship's cardinality and cross-filter direction Create a common date table * Implement row-level security roles Create model calculations by using DAX hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 ana101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Create single aggregation measures Use CALCULATE to manipulate filters Implement time intelligence measures Identify implicit measures and replace with explicit measures Use basic statistical functions Create semi-additive measures Create a measure by using quick measures Create calculated tables Optimize model performance * Improve performance by identifying and removing unnecessary rows and columns Identify poorly performing measures, relationships, and visuals by using Performance Analyzer Improve performance by choosing optimal data types Improve performance by summarizing data Visualize and analyze the data (25-30%) Create reports * Identify and implement appropriate visualizations Format and configure visualizations Use a custom visual Apply and customize a theme Configure conditional formatting Apply slicing and filtering hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 sia101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam * Configure the report page * Use the Analyze in Excel feature * Choose when to use a paginated report Enhance reports for usability and storytelling * Configure bookmarks * Create custom tooltips * Edit and configure interactions between visuals * Configure navigation for a report * Apply sorting * Configure sync slicers * Group and layer visuals by using the Selection pane * Drill down into data using interactive visuals * Configure export of report content, and perform an export * Design reports for mobile devices Identify patterns and trends * Use the Analyze feature in Power Bl * Use grouping, binning, and clustering Incorporate the Q&A feature in a report Use Al visuals Use reference lines, error bars, and forecasting Detect outliers and anomalies Create and share scorecards and metrics hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 ena101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Deploy and maintain assets (15-20%) Create and manage workspaces and assets * Create and configure a workspace * Assign workspace roles * Configure and update a workspace app * Publish, import, or update assets in a workspace * Create dashboards * Choose a distribution method * Apply sensitivity labels to workspace content * Configure subscriptions and data alerts * Promote or certify Power BI content Manage global options for files Manage datasets * Identify when a gateway is required * Configure a dataset scheduled refresh * Configure row-level security group membership * Provide access to datasets Study resources We recommend that you train and get hands-on experience before you take the exam, We offer self-study options and classroom training as well as links to documentation, community sites, and videos. hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 ma1018/23, 39 Pee ‘Study guide for Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Study resources Links to learning and documentation Get trained Choose from self-paced learning paths and modules or take an instructor- led course Find documentation Power BI documentation Microsoft Power Apps documentation Ask a question Microsoft Q&A | Microsoft Docs Get community Power Apps - Power Platform Community support Power Query - Power Platform Community Building Power Apps - Power Platform Community Follow Microsoft Microsoft Learn - Microsoft Tech Community Leam Find a video Exam Readiness Zone | Microsoft Learn #LessCodeMorePower | Shows Browse other Microsoft Learn shows Change log Key to understanding the table: The topic groups (also known as functional groups) are in bold typeface followed by the objectives within each group. The table is a comparison between the two versions of the exam skills measured and the third column describes the extent of the changes. Skill area prior to October 27, 2023 Skill area as of October 27, 2023 Changes Audience profile No change Prepare the data Prepare the data No change Get data from data sources Get data from data sources No change Transform and load the data Transform and load the data No change ntps:eam mierosof.conven-usleredentaislcertficatlonsitesources/study-guidesipl-300 ana101823, 39 Pe Skill area prior to October 27, 2023 lean the data Model the data Design and implement a data model Create model calculations by using DAX Optimize model performance Visualize and analyze the data Create reports Enhance reports for usability and storytelling Identify patterns and trends Deploy and maintain assets Create and manage workspaces and assets Manage datasets Skills measured prior to October 27, 2023 Audience profile Skill area as of October 27, 2023 Clean the data Model the data Design and implement a data model Create model calculations by using DAX Optimize model performance Visualize and analyze the data Create reports Enhance reports for usability and storytelling Identify patterns and trends Deploy and maintain assets Create and manage workspaces and assets Manage datasets ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Changes No change No change No change No change No change No change No change Minor Minor No change No change No change Candidates for this exam deliver actionable insights by working with available data and applying domain expertise. They provide meaningful business value through easy-to- comprehend data visualizations, enable others to perform self-service analytics, and deploy and configure solutions for consumption, hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 ona11823, 999 pm ‘Stusy guide for Exam PL.200: Mcrosoh Power Bl Data Analyst | MiroschLeam The Power Bl data analyst works closely with business stakeholders to identify business requirements. They collaborate with enterprise data analysts and data engineers to identify and acquire data, They also transform the data, create data models, visualize data, and share assets by using Power Bl Candidates for this exam should be proficient at using Power Query and writing expressions by using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). These professionals know how to assess data quality. Plus, they understand data security, including row-level security and data sensitivity. Skills at a glance Prepare the data (25-30%) Model the data (25-30%) Visualize and analyze the data (25-30%) Deploy and maintain assets (15-20%) Prepare the data (25-30%) Get data from data sources * Identify and connect to a data source Change data source settings, including credentials, privacy levels, and data source locations Select a shared dataset, or create a local dataset Choose between DirectQuery, Import, and Dual mode Change the value in a parameter Clean the data * Evaluate data, including data statistics and column properties * Resolve inconsistencies, unexpected or null values, and data quality issues hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 roe101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam # Resolve data import errors Transform and load the data Select appropriate column data types * Create and transform columns * Transform a query * Design a star schema that contains facts and dimensions * Identify when to use reference or duplicate queries and the resulting impact * Merge and append queries * Identify and create appropriate keys for relationships * Configure data loading for queries Model the data (25-30%) Design and implement a data model Configure table and column properties * Implement role-playing dimensions Define a relationship's cardinality and cross-flter direction Create a common date table Implement row-level security roles Create model calculations by using DAX * Create single aggregation measures * Use CALCULATE to manipulate filters * Implement time intelligence measures hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 wine101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Identify implicit measures and replace with explicit measures Use basic statistical functions Create semi-additive measures Create a measure by using quick measures Create calculated tables Optimize model performance * Improve performance by identifying and removing unnecessary rows and columns Identify poorly performing measures, relationships, and visuals by using Performance Analyzer * Improve performance by choosing optimal data types * Improve performance by summarizing data Visualize and analyze the data (25-30%) Create reports * Identify and implement appropriate visualizations Format and configure visualizations Use a custom visual * Apply and customize a theme * Configure conditional formatting * Apply slicing and filtering * Configure the report page * Use the Analyze in Excel feature * Choose when to use a paginated report hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 rane101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam Enhance reports for usability and storytelling * Configure bookmarks * Create custom tooltips * Edit and configure interactions between visuals * Configure navigation for a report * Apply sorting * Configure sync slicers * Group and layer visuals by using the Selection pane * Drill down into data using interactive visuals * Configure export of report content, and perform an export * Share reports and visuals in PowerPoint * Design reports for mobile devices * Incorporate the Q&A feature in a report Identify patterns and trends * Use the Analyze feature in Power Bl * Use grouping, binning, and clustering * Use Al visuals * Use reference lines, error bars, and forecasting * Detect outliers and anomalies Create and share scorecards and metrics Deploy and maintain assets (15-20%) Create and manage workspaces and assets hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 134101823, 39 Pe ‘Stuay guide for Exam PL-200: Microsoft Pawer 8 Data Analyst | Microsoft Leam * Create and configure a workspace * Assign workspace roles * Configure and update a workspace app * Publish, import, or update assets in a workspace * Create dashboards * Choose a distribution method * Apply sensitivity labels to workspace content * Configure subscriptions and data alerts * Promote or certify Power BI content Manage global options for files Manage datasets Identify when a gateway is required Configure a dataset scheduled refresh Configure row-level security group membership Provide access to datasets hitpsleam microsoft comlen-uslredentas/ortficationstesourcesstuey-guides/p-300 tana