Data | Business Intelligence | Analytics
Everybody knows them and it seems that (now) everybody hates them: pie charts. It might be one of the more problematic chart types in reporting, however taking care of some basics, it still can be useful in your data visualization toolbox.
Part 1 of this post included my favourite resources for Microsoft’s Power BI exam (70-778) when it comes to the first two skills measured. This time I will cover more resources for data modelling and DAX, with maybe the most precious one when it comes to these. Then, I will talk about the third measured skill i.e. “Configure Dashboards, Reports and Apps in the Power BI Service”. Next, I will share 5 tips which helped me while actually taking the exam. Finally, those who just get started with Power BI can get some hints where to go from here at the end of this post.
Recently I have successfully passed “Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI” (Microsoft Exam 70-778). After working some time now with Power BI (and for sure Excel), I want to “officially confirm” my knowledge aiming for Microsoft’s MCSA “BI Reporting” certification. This exam was the first step. Maybe it is also some time ago, since you took a “formal” exam, as it was the case for me. That’s why I am sharing my experience preparing for this one in a 2-part blog post. Both posts assume you have already working knowledge with Power BI. If not, I have some recommendations where to go at the very end of my second post.
In my last post in this category I was arguing that a data culture is needed to make data actionable. “Enablers” and “obstacles” either foster or derail companies’ efforts in this space. The identification of these, respectively their presence or absence, help to identify the starting position. Subsequently measures can be defined to grow this important fundament for the effective use of data.
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My blog’s category “Dear Power BI” is all about charts and visualisations created using Microsoft Power BI. Here you can use Power BI to explore the development of your favourite German Bundesliga club’s goal difference (GD) until matchday 15 in the current season (2018/ 19).
