
LEARNING PATH
LEARNING PATH
Power BI Specialist
Power BI Specialist
This path is for users looking to master self-service business intelligence with Power BI Desktop & Service, build Advanced DAX skills, and ace the Microsoft PL-300 exam
This path is for users looking to master self-service business intelligence with Power BI Desktop & Service, build Advanced DAX skills, and ace the Microsoft PL-300 exam
certificate available
74 hours
4 courses
2 guided projects



Overview
This path is for users looking for a comprehensive, hands-on guide to self-service business intelligence with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service & Advanced DAX.
You’ll learn how to connect and prep data from external sources, build relational data models and DAX calculations, and design custom, interactive reports and dashboards with Power BI Desktop.
From there you’ll publish your work to the cloud with Power BI Service, create new apps and workspaces, and explore advanced tools like gateways, dataflows, row-level security, data-driven alerts, and more.
Next you'll build expert-level BI skills and solve real-world cases using advanced Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), exploring topics like evaluation context, compression & encoding, calculated joins, and query optimization.
Finally you'll build the skills you need to ace the Microsoft PL-300 Exam with a dedicated certification prep course, designed to help you become a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst, guaranteed.
This path is designed to help you learn job-ready skills, solve real business problems, and build a project portfolio to showcase your skills to peers and employers.
Skills You'll Learn
Data Visualization
Data Prep
Data Analysis
Who Should Take This Path?
Analysts or Data Scientists who want to learn how to design, build, and distribute professional-quality reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI
Excel users looking to upskill and transition into a BI-focused role
Power BI users who want to ace the PL-300 Exam and become a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst
Students looking for a hands-on, project-based learning experience
Path Requirements
Power BI Desktop for Windows/PC (currently unavailable for Mac)
NOTE: Power BI Service requires a work or school email address, and some features require a Pro license (60 day trial, then $9.99/mo)
Meet Your Instructors

Aaron Parry
Partner & CCO
Aaron is a professional analytics consultant and Microsoft Power BI expert, with 10+ years working in business intelligence and marketing analytics. He's an instructor, coach and mentor for aspiring analysts, and has deep experience helping companies develop and implement full-stack BI solutions.

Chris Dutton
Founder & CPO
Chris is an EdTech entrepreneur and best-selling Data Analytics instructor. As Founder and Chief Product Officer at Maven Analytics, his work has been featured by USA Today, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and the New York Times, reaching more than 1,000,000 students around the world.
Overview
This path is for users looking for a comprehensive, hands-on guide to self-service business intelligence with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service & Advanced DAX.
You’ll learn how to connect and prep data from external sources, build relational data models and DAX calculations, and design custom, interactive reports and dashboards with Power BI Desktop.
From there you’ll publish your work to the cloud with Power BI Service, create new apps and workspaces, and explore advanced tools like gateways, dataflows, row-level security, data-driven alerts, and more.
Next you'll build expert-level BI skills and solve real-world cases using advanced Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), exploring topics like evaluation context, compression & encoding, calculated joins, and query optimization.
Finally you'll build the skills you need to ace the Microsoft PL-300 Exam with a dedicated certification prep course, designed to help you become a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst, guaranteed.
This path is designed to help you learn job-ready skills, solve real business problems, and build a project portfolio to showcase your skills to peers and employers.
Skills You'll Learn
Data Visualization
Data Prep
Data Analysis
Who Should Take This Path?
Analysts or Data Scientists who want to learn how to design, build, and distribute professional-quality reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI
Excel users looking to upskill and transition into a BI-focused role
Power BI users who want to ace the PL-300 Exam and become a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst
Students looking for a hands-on, project-based learning experience
Path Requirements
Power BI Desktop for Windows/PC (currently unavailable for Mac)
NOTE: Power BI Service requires a work or school email address, and some features require a Pro license (60 day trial, then $9.99/mo)
Meet Your Instructors

Aaron Parry
Partner & CCO
Aaron is a professional analytics consultant and Microsoft Power BI expert, with 10+ years working in business intelligence and marketing analytics. He's an instructor, coach and mentor for aspiring analysts, and has deep experience helping companies develop and implement full-stack BI solutions.

Chris Dutton
Founder & CPO
Chris is an EdTech entrepreneur and best-selling Data Analytics instructor. As Founder and Chief Product Officer at Maven Analytics, his work has been featured by USA Today, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and the New York Times, reaching more than 1,000,000 students around the world.
Overview
This path is for users looking for a comprehensive, hands-on guide to self-service business intelligence with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service & Advanced DAX.
You’ll learn how to connect and prep data from external sources, build relational data models and DAX calculations, and design custom, interactive reports and dashboards with Power BI Desktop.
From there you’ll publish your work to the cloud with Power BI Service, create new apps and workspaces, and explore advanced tools like gateways, dataflows, row-level security, data-driven alerts, and more.
Next you'll build expert-level BI skills and solve real-world cases using advanced Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), exploring topics like evaluation context, compression & encoding, calculated joins, and query optimization.
Finally you'll build the skills you need to ace the Microsoft PL-300 Exam with a dedicated certification prep course, designed to help you become a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst, guaranteed.
This path is designed to help you learn job-ready skills, solve real business problems, and build a project portfolio to showcase your skills to peers and employers.
Skills You'll Learn
Data Visualization
Data Prep
Data Analysis
Who Should Take This Path?
Analysts or Data Scientists who want to learn how to design, build, and distribute professional-quality reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI
Excel users looking to upskill and transition into a BI-focused role
Power BI users who want to ace the PL-300 Exam and become a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst
Students looking for a hands-on, project-based learning experience
Path Requirements
Power BI Desktop for Windows/PC (currently unavailable for Mac)
NOTE: Power BI Service requires a work or school email address, and some features require a Pro license (60 day trial, then $9.99/mo)
Meet Your Instructors

Aaron Parry
Partner & CCO
Aaron is a professional analytics consultant and Microsoft Power BI expert, with 10+ years working in business intelligence and marketing analytics. He's an instructor, coach and mentor for aspiring analysts, and has deep experience helping companies develop and implement full-stack BI solutions.

Chris Dutton
Founder & CPO
Chris is an EdTech entrepreneur and best-selling Data Analytics instructor. As Founder and Chief Product Officer at Maven Analytics, his work has been featured by USA Today, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and the New York Times, reaching more than 1,000,000 students around the world.
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Master data & AI skills
Build data & AI skills to launch or accelerate your career (start for free, no credit card required).

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Transform your workforce
Assess your team's data & AI skills and follow personalized learning plans to close the gaps.
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