Many organizations are finding that data analysis is an increasingly important skill. Companies are discovering that they can quickly gather large amounts of information and then do something with it. Other cases involve large data sets that are being gathered, but not being used.
This explosion in data analysis is further aided by the fact that tools have become more powerful, cheaper, and more accessible to smaller businesses who previously couldn’t afford them. In the past, only large companies could afford the software, hardware and staff required to make such systems work for them.
What is the DA-100?
DA-100 stands for Analyzing Data using Microsoft Power BI. This exam grants you the Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate. This exam is a sequel to Exam 70-778 Analyzing & Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI, which will be retiring near the end January 2021. There is a lot of overlap in the content if you have studied 70-778.
Microsoft Power BI, a Business Intelligence Platform or a Service Microsoft offers to Data analysts, makes it easier to move that data around. It allows analysts to pull data and combine it into Business Intelligence reports. This can be done easily using a GUI that requires little programming knowledge.
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Keep in mind that the Exam will be updated on January 27, 2021. However, the changes are minimal and this article will take those changes into account.
These certifications are becoming more role-based than tool-specific. This exam is a step in the right direction, opening up to theory and concepts instead of focusing on PowerBI.
What is the DA-100 Test?
Here are the main goals for the DA-100
Prepare the data (20-25%)
Modify the data (25-30%)
Visualize the data (20-25%)
Analyze the data (10-15%)
Maintain deliverables (10-15%)

What Does the DA100 Cost?
The cost for the DA-100 exam costs $165. There are some concessions available for COVID-19 patients. They will reduce the cost to $15 in special circumstances until 2021. I recommend that you look into the more affordable option if you are currently out of work because of COVID-19. It seems to be valid until the end of 2021.
What experience do you need for the DA-100 exam?
This is a good place to start if you are not familiar with data. This is pretty standard, right? This refers to being familiar with data. It means understanding data sources, pushing it somewhere, pulling it out, and then massaging it into different formats. This applies regardless of whether the data is a file or web service, a database, or a report. Data can come in many places.
It is a great idea to be familiar with reporting tools and concepts. This gives you a better understanding of the data and helps you to envision how you would use it. These exposures can also be useful for Power BI and other similar tools. However, this is not essential.
Who Should Take the DA-100 Exam?
There are certain job titles that benefit more from a particular certification than others. These are the people who would be able to easily transition into this role and pass the test. This can be helped by a general interest in obtaining a wide range of information and providing useful output.
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