This course includes
- 3 days of live, project-based training from experts
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 1.8 CEUs
This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will also show how to access and process data from a range of data sources, including both relational and non-relational data. This course will also explore how to implement proper security standards and policies across the Power BI spectrum, including datasets and groups. The course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution.
Tuition
Full Tuition
Full tuition: $1,739Due before the class starts
This course includes
- 3 days of live, project-based training from experts
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 1.8 CEUs
Learning Experience Highlights
Training from government‑experienced instructors
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

Specialized for government & DoD
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

Real-world solutions
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
125+ departments & agencies served
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Interactive Training
Attend this course Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Live Online Remote, from anywhere
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor teaching live online
- Remote setup assistance provided



Expert Instructors
Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.

David McCullin
Instructor

Bruce Gay
Instructor

Steve Pesklo
Instructor

Joe Mlakar
Instructor
Earn a Certificate of Completion
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PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Course Curriculum
What You'll Learn at a Glance
- Ingest, clean, and transform data.
- Model data for performance and scalability.
- Design and create reports for data analysis.
- Apply and perform advanced report analytics.
- Manage and share report assets.
Course Syllabus
Module 1 Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Getting Started with Power BI
Module 2 Getting Data in Power BI
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Optimize Performance
- Resolve Data Errors
Module 3 Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI
- Shaping the Data
- Profiling the Data
- Enhance the data structure
Module 4 Design a Data Model in Power BI
- Introduction to data modeling
- Working with tables
- Dimensions and Hierarchies
- Create Model Relationships
- Configure Tables and Column Properties
- Create hierarchies
Module 5 Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
- Introduction to DAX
- Real-time dashboards
- Advanced DAX
- Create calculated tables
- Create calculated columns
- Create measures
- Use the CALCULATE() function to manipulate filter context
- Use Time Intelligence functions
Module 6 Optimize Model Performance in Power BI
- Optimize the data model for performance
- Optimize DirectQuery Models
Module 7 Create Reports in Power BI
- Design a report
- Enhance the report
- Create and configure Sync Slicers
- Create a drillthrough page
- Apply conditional formatting
- Create and use Bookmarks
- Design a report
- Configure visual fields and format properties
Module 8 Create Dashboards in Power BI
- Create a Dashboard
- Real-time Dashboards
- Enhance a Dashboard
- Create a Dashboard
- Pin visuals to a Dashboard
- Use Q&A to create a dashboard tile
Module 9 Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI
- Advanced Analytics
- Data Insights through AI visuals
- Create animated scatter charts
- Use the visual to forecast values
Module 10 Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI
- Creating Workspaces
- Sharing and Managing Assets
Module 11 Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
- Parameters
- Datasets
Module 12 Row-level Security in Power BI
- Security in Power BI
- Configure many-to-many relationships
- Enforce row-level security
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