MCSA: BI Reporting is a Microsoft certification for people who analyze data with Power BI and Excel. It is marked as retired, so it is not a currently available certification. Microsoft directs people looking for current options to its Browse Certifications and Exams page. The certification is classified as intermediate and is associated with the data analyst role. Its required exams are 70-778 and 70-779. The credential belongs to Microsoft’s MCSA family. Anyone considering it should note its retired status before planning exam preparation or using it as a current credential; the information provided does not list a replacement certification.
Who it is for
It was aimed at intermediate-level data analysts working with Power BI and Excel. It is not a current option because the certification has been retired.
What is good
- Demonstrates data analysis expertise with Power BI and Excel
- Specifies two required exams: 70-778 and 70-779
- Identifies data analyst as its associated role
What to know first
- Certification has been retired
- Not listed among currently available options
Verdict
MCSA: BI Reporting documented expertise in data analysis with Power BI and Excel. Its retired status means prospective candidates should look to Microsoft’s current certification options instead.