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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Overview of the PL-300 Certification

  • Exam objectives and structure
  • Assessed skills and competency areas
  • Preparation resources and effective study strategies

Data Preparation for Financial Reporting

  • Extracting and cleaning data using Power Query
  • Integrating multiple financial data sources
  • Managing time-based and transactional data

Financial Data Modeling

  • Designing data models tailored for financial analysis
  • Establishing relationships and hierarchies (accounts, cost centers, departments)
  • Implementing measures for tracking revenue, cost, and profit

Developing Financial KPIs and Calculations

  • Key financial metrics: ROI, variance, margin, and growth rate
  • Using DAX for year-to-date and rolling calculations
  • Creating custom KPIs for business performance analysis

Visualizing Financial Insights

  • Constructing executive dashboards and scorecards
  • Applying conditional formatting and key influencer visuals
  • Designing visuals for variance, trend, and cash flow analysis

Exam Preparation and Practice

  • Review of common PL-300 questions and scenarios
  • Case-based exercises based on real exam topics
  • Final review: best practices and test-taking strategies

Hands-on Project: Financial Dashboard Simulation

  • Building 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

  • Foundational understanding of data modeling and visualization in Power BI
  • Practical experience working with financial data or reports
  • Basic knowledge of DAX and Excel formulas

Who This Is For

  • Financial analysts aiming for the Microsoft PL-300 certification
  • Business intelligence specialists focused on financial reporting
  • Accountants and finance managers leveraging Power BI for data-driven insights

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