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WSQ - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

WSQ - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

This course is designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) certification exam. The course covers all the topics that are necessary to become a proficient Power BI data analyst, including data modeling, visualization, report creation, and dashboard design.

The course begins with an introduction to Power BI and its various components. Students will learn about data sources, data modeling, and creating visuals in Power BI. The course also covers the process of creating reports, including adding visuals and formatting options.

In addition to report creation, the course will cover advanced visualization techniques, including drill-throughs, bookmarks, and custom visuals. Students will also learn how to design dashboards and create KPIs using Power BI.

Throughout the course, students will have access to hands-on labs and practical exercises to reinforce their learning. The labs will be based on real-world scenarios, allowing students to apply their knowledge to actual data analysis situations.

By the end of the course, students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) certification exam. The exam validates the skills needed to design and develop data models, reports, and dashboards in Power BI.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

Apply predictive data modelling techniques to identify patterns across multiple datasets using Power BI.
Create prototype algorithms to make decisions on patterns.
Manage the creation of interactive data visualisations using industry-standard tools in line with organisational procedures.
Apply data aggregation and machine learning techniques to gain new insights into data.
Assess relevant insights from mined data and determine their impact on the organisation for ongoing improvements.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Data Analytics ICT-BIN-3104-1.1 under ICT Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.
External Certification - The participant will be able to attempt the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL300) exam after attending this course. Upon passing the exam, you will receive the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL300) accreditation.

Microsoft Learning Partner

We are Authorised Microsoft Learning Partner (Org ID: 5238476). To get the official Microsoft certification, please register your certification exam at Pearson Vue Test Center.

Certification Exam at Pearson Vue

We are Authorised Pearson Vue Testing Center. Once you have prepared for the exam, you can register for the certification here. The course fee does not include the certification exam fee.

You can purchase the exam voucher (one of the lowest prices in Singapore) at Microsoft Role-Based Certification Exam Voucher.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$1200	$108.00	$708.00	$468.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023037468)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Course Code: TGS-2023037468

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1: Discover data analysis

Overview of data analysis
Roles in data
Tasks of a data analyst

Topic 2: Get started building with Power BI

Use Power BI
Building blocks of Power BI
Tour and use the Power BI service

Topic 3: Get data in Power BI

Get data from files
Get data from relational data sources
Get data from a NoSQL database
Get data from online services
Select a storage mode
Get data from Azure Analysis Services
Fix performance issues
Resolve data import errors

Topic 4: Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI

Shape the initial data
Simplify the data structure
Evaluate and change column data types
Combine multiple tables into a single table
Profile data in Power BI
Use Advanced Editor to modify M code

Topic 5: Design a data model in Power BI

Get data from files
Get data from relational data sources
Get data from a NoSQL database
Get data from online services
Select a storage mode
Get data from Azure Analysis Services
Fix performance issues
Resolve data import errors

Topic 6: Introduction to creating measures using DAX in Power BI

Introduction to DA
Understand context
Use the Calculate function
Use relationships effectively
Create semi-additive measures
Work with time intelligence

Topic 7: Optimize a model for performance in Power BI

Introduction to performance optimization
Review performance of measures, relationships, and visuals
Use variables to improve performance and troubleshooting
Reduce cardinality
Optimize DirectQuery models with table level storage
Create and manage aggregations

Topic 8: Work with Power BI visuals

Introduction to work with Power BI visuals
Add visualization items to reports
Choose an effective visualization
Format and configure visualizations
Import a custom visual
Add an R or Python visual
Work with key performance indicators

Topic 9: Create a data-driven story with Power BI reports

Introduction to create a data-driven story with Power BI reports
Design a report layout
Add buttons, bookmarks, and selections
Design report navigation
Use basic interactions
Use advanced interactions and drill through
Configure conditional formatting
Apply slicing, filtering, and sorting
Publish and export reports
Comment on reports
Tune report performance
Optimize reports for mobile use

Topic 10: Create dashboards in Power BI

Introduction to dashboards
Configure data alerts
Explore data by asking questions
Add a dashboard theme
Pin a live report page to a dashboard
Configure a real-time dashboard
Configure data classification
Set mobile view

Topc 11: Perform analytics in Power BI

Introduction to analytics
Explore statistical summary
Identify outliers with Power BI visuals
Group and bin data for analysis
Apply clustering techniques
Conduct time series analysis
Use the Analyze feature
Use advanced analytics custom visuals
Review Quick insights
Apply AI Insights

Topic 12: Work with AI visuals in Power BI

Introduction to working with AI visuals
Use the Q&A visual
Find important factors with the Key influencers visual
Use the Decomposition Tree visual to break down a measure

Topic 13: Create and manage workspaces in Power BI

Distribute a report or dashboard
Monitor usage and performance
Recommend a development life cycle strategy
Troubleshoot data by viewing its lineage
Configure data protection

Topic 14: Manage datasets in Power BI

Create dynamic reports with parameters
Create what-if parameters
Use a Power BI gateway to connect to on-premises data sources
Configure a dataset scheduled refresh
Configure incremental refresh settings
Manage and promote datasets
Troubleshoot service connectivity

Topic 15: Implement row-level security

Configure row-level security with the static method
Configure row-level security with the dynamic method

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Practical Performance (PP)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Power BI Desktop

You can also sign up a Power BI account

Hardware: Window Laptop

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Specialist
Business Analyst
Data Visualization Specialist
Financial Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Reporting Specialist
Operations Analyst
Sales Operations Manager
IT Manager (with reporting focus)
Product Manager (data-driven products)
Supply Chain Analyst
Project Manager (with data reporting needs)
HR Analytics Specialist
CRM Administrator

Trainers

Sanjiv Venkatram: Sanjiv i is an ACTA certified experienced leader with a proven track record in business / finance consulting and in developing i) business intelligence (BI) solutions ii) data analytics/analysis solutions and iii) IOT lead BI solutions. Sanjiv's goal through Prudentia Consulting, is to promote the simple joy and excitement of actively using the Microsoft Platform. He believes that the agility afforded by the Microsoft platform helps businesses get time back for deeper business thinking and to spend more time with their end customers

Sanjiv has rich experiences in diverse/complex high-tech businesses, turn around environments and strategic transformations. His functional expertise is in sales analytics, financial planning and analysis, engineering and program management. He has worked across discrete manufacturing, professional services and higher education verticals. He also has a working knowledge of equities portfolio management within the financial services domain.Sanjiv is the CEO of Prudentia Consulting, an organization committed to promoting the active usage of the Microsoft Platform. Prior to this, he has worked at Microsoft (US & APAC: 9.2 years), Cognizant Tech Solutions (3.3 years), Yazaki North America (8 years) and until recently at Oracle. Here are a few of his BI/analytics projects driven at scale: Built APAC wide BI dashboard using the Power BI umbrella tool set (Power BI online, Power BI desktop and Power Pivot) and a KPI lake (SQL DB), Helped develop key KPIs – identified key KPIs and helped land this in the DB, Developed a budget audit tool that captured budget inputs from a host of countries across the globe, Developed a business unit P&L reporting tool (functional architecture) in Business Objects for the world-wide financial planning and analysis team.

Alec Tan: Alec Tan is a ACTA certified trainer, He has a number of Comptia certifications. Since 2002, starting off from IT technical background to pre-sales, sales account manager, system integration, operate IT retail / repair shop business in Sim Lim Square 2008 ~ 2012, and back to IT industry employment, freelance IT Trainer till present.

Kishan Raaj: Kishan Raaj is a seasoned Data Science and SAP Program Manager with over 15 years of experience, currently leading all end-to-end training and projects for Data Science across Asia at LITHAN, Singapore. With expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and cloud technologies, he is well-versed in techniques such as regression, decision trees, clustering, and text mining. He has hands-on experience with tools like Python, R, Tableau, PowerBI, and Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio.
As an ACTA certified trainer, Kishan has designed and delivered comprehensive courses for SAP and Data Science programs, managing teams and training in multiple countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, China, India, and Vietnam. His background in SAP, particularly in S4/HANA and ABAP, combined with his expertise in machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow and Keras, positions him as a highly capable leader in technical education and project management across various industries.

Quah Chee Yong: Quah Chee Yong is a ACTA certified trainer. Quah Chee Yong Chee Yong is an experienced professional who has held various Technical, Operations and Commercial positions across several industriesA firm believer that AI can create a better world, he has equipped himself with the Knowledge and Skills in the fields of Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Cloud Deployment

He has a deep passion for training & facilitating and is currently a Singapore WSQ certified Adult Educator. He particularly enjoys the interactive engagements with his fellow trainers and learners

Peter Cheong: Peter Cheong is a ACTA certified trainer. He specialise In IT related knowlege and conduct IT Training which Include Microsoft Window Server Technology (Wintel) and Linux - Centos/Red Hat. Comptia ,ITIL , Motorola Solution Trunking System and Cisco Networking. He worked in Motorola Solutions Conduct Motorola Astro 25 Trunking System For Police Force Malaysia (RMPnet),Taiwan Navy, Indonesia METRO POLDA (Police Force). After that he Join As IT Group Manager For W-Group which include 17 subsidiaries Companies in Real Estate Developer,Plantation. Building Management Services ,Contruction and also Fiber Opti Service Provider in Sabah,Malaysia.

Alan Tan: Alan Tan is a ACTA certified trainer. Alan Tan hold Masters in Data Science in Singapore University of Technology and Design. He is Microsoft Power Platform PL-900 certified and Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Certified DP-900. He have this skills in Microsoft Power Platform development skills such as Powerapps, Power Automate,Power Portal, Power Virtual Agent, Power BI, Sharepoint, Dataverse, etc. For Programming language such as Python and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) development. He is working as a Senior Data Engineer in an MNC.

Bernard Peh: Bernard Peh is a Business Development Director and ACTA certified trainer with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held key leadership roles and integrated technology, digital marketing, and data science to drive growth in sales, recruitment, and financial planning. As a mentor, Bernard has developed many successful financial professionals who have achieved top industry accolades like TOT, COT, and MDRT.

With deep expertise in data science, Bernard has advised firms and designed training programs for institutions like NTUC Learning Hub. He continues to apply data science to collective funds, achieving exceptional results such as a 400% increase in assets under management, while empowering financial professionals with technology-driven solutions.

Ken Hiong: Ken Hiong is a ACTA certified trainer. Ken has over 20 years of work experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, having assumed various functional and managerial roles in sales, marketing, business development, finance, business analysis and planning. With an interest and experience in scripting, Ken has worked on projects using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, MS Office, VBA, Power BI, etc. Notably, Ken is a proven expert Excel user at work who has made efficient many work processes, improved data analysis and enhanced the quality of business planning and reporting for organizations.

Ken graduated with a Pharmacy degree, holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide. An ardent advocate of lifelong learning, Ken is ACTA trained and seeks to continually upgrade his IT skills through various channels of learning and Microsoft certifications. With MS Office Master qualification, Ken looks forward to assisting individuals and corporations improve their computer skills, productivity and business outcomes.

Raja Rohan: Raja Rohan is a certified specialist in data analytics, big data science, and business intelligence, with expertise in tools like Qlik and Microsoft reporting technologies. His strong technical foundation spans areas such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation), artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.

Raja has a proven track record of leading and managing projects in BI, data warehousing, and analytics, with a focus on data mining and statistical techniques. He has extensive experience in project delivery, from requirement analysis to final execution, ensuring quality and timely outcomes. As a team leader, Raja excels at driving performance through mentorship and effective communication, consistently delivering results in complex technical environments.

Audrey Lin : Audrey Lin is a ACTA certified trainer. She is a Business Development Director at Gill Technologies, an IT Consulting and Managed Services Provider focused at servicing SMEs. I'm responsible for the operations, sales, marketing, accounting, and finance functions of the organization. She have 13 years of experience in helping businesses and schools maximize their Return on Investment on IT through the use of the right technology, improving their business processes and increasing user adoption. My expertise is around Microsoft 365, MS Teams and Power BI. To help organizations improve employee productivity with tools from the MS 365 stack, she have delivered several classroom & online-styled end user training sessions to organizations from various industries - real estate, F&B, oil & gas, healthcare, schools, logistics. I have also created multiple customized & on-demand videos that end users can refer to for a quick review. Being certified as a Microsoft Data Analyst Associate, She is proficient at helping businesses gather business insights from their wide array of data. She have been involved in BI Projects with healthcare firms, logistics companies, FIs, etc., starting from the design phase, right through to the daily management of the BI system. Her area of knowledge in managing security and compliance in MS 365 is significant and ever-growing. She have good understanding of the Zero Trust Principle and uses that to improve the IT security posture of her clients. With the support of her engineering team at Gill Technologies, we use cloud-based management tools from MS 365, namely Intune, Endpoint Manager, Defender, etc. to manage our clients' endpoints.