MCSA BI reporting certification

[Kaviprakash]

I see the following 2 exams to obtain MCSA BI reporting certification. 

• Exam 70-778: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
• Exam 70-779: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Excel

Do we need to clear both the exams to get certified or clearing any one exam would get me the certification ?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @Kaviprakash ,

I think you need to clear both the exams to get MCSA certified.

Clearing just one of them would earn you a badge.

Thanks.

[v-xuding-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @Kaviprakash ,

We need to clear both of them. The certification requires us to demonstrate our expertise in analyzing data with both Power BI and Excel. 

You could reference this : MCSA: BI Reporting to understand more. 

Best Regards,

Xue Ding

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[Kaviprakash]

Does each certification cost 165 $ ? Should both of these exams be taken on different days ?

[Tahreem24]

Hi,
It will cost you individually. Better to attend both the exam on different day.

[Kaviprakash]

Microsoft should revisit this certification structure. I am not happy to spend another 165 $ to write excel exam and get MCSA certifed. 

What If I just take Power BI exam alone ? I understand that I will just receive a badge for completion. How it would looke like ? any idea ? 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @Kaviprakash ,

I think you need to clear both the exams to get MCSA certified.

Clearing just one of them would earn you a badge.

Thanks.