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Tosa assessments and certification exams on Power BI

Assessments are not required to be proctored when taken remotely, while certification exams must be taken in-person or via our remote proctoring solution.

The Tosa Desktop Certified User for Microsoft Office certification

The Tosa Power BI certification is part of the The Tosa Desktop Certified User for Microsoft Office certification .

Skills Badging with Credly

We partnered with Credly to help our earners share their new certification, and the skill set associated with it, on their resumes, CVs, or professional social media profiles. You can earn a skills certification badge from Credly when you score "Productive" level or higher on the Tosa Power BI Certification Exam.

Available Badges for Power BI

• Tosa Power BI Certified User – Productive Level
• Tosa Power BI Certified User – Advanced Level
• Tosa Power BI Certified User – Expert Level

• – Productive Level
• - Advanced Level
• - Expert Level

Skill Domains Assessed

Environments, tools and methods

The skills tested in this domain cover knowledge of the tools, licenses, technologies, and languages that make up the Microsoft Power BI solution, as well as the methods and terminology used in analytical projects.

• Solution products and licences
• Technologies and languages of the solution
• Methodologies and vocabulary

Data model

The skills tested in this domain cover the steps involved in building an analytical data model, including acquiring data suitable for analysis, modeling techniques, and writing DAX expressions.

• Data sources
• Patterns and relationships
• Dax and Mesures
• Roles

Data visualization

The skills tested in this domain cover the techniques and methods for building reports with Power BI Desktop, as well as adding advanced user functionalities. It also addresses how reports are consumed.

• Report consumption
• Storytelling techniques
• User experience features
• Construction of report elements

Collaborative tools

The skills tested in this domain cover the use and management of tools within the Power BI Service. It also includes the distribution of reports, dashboards, and apps to end users of the platform.

• Manage a workspace and its content
• Dashboards and Applications
• Working in Service

Certification Exam Detail

The Tosa Certification for Power BI relies on a database of more than 250 questions. It is composed of a mix of 35 questions, including multiple-choice, interactive, and live in-the-application questions, and lasts 1 hour. The algorithm adapts to each answer of the candidates to adjust the difficulty level of the questions until they reach the exact definition of the candidates’ level by calculating the limit of their skills. Candidates receive a numeric score out of 1000 points associated to a proficiency level on a five-level scale. Candidates who score between 1 and 350 points don't earn the certification. They will not receive a diploma but a certificate of completion. Candidates who score 351 points or above earn the certification. They will receive a diploma by email within five (5) business days . If candidates score 551 points or above, they will also be eligible to receive a Credly digital badge.

The Tosa Certification for Power BI is valid for three (3) years. Once expired, earners must retake the certification to maintain it over time. Earners wishing to demonstrate skills development and personal growth may re-take the exam to improve their score at any time. There is no waiting period between two attempts.

Rules & Technical Requirements

Tosa certifications must be taken under specific proctoring conditions. For more information about Tosa certification exam rules and technical requirements, please visit our dedicated exam policies page or consult the downloadable PDFs below.

Prepare For Your Certification Exam

To prepare for exam day, we recommend learners:

• Take at least one Tosa assessment test prior to their exam
  The Tosa assessment test helps acquaint learners with the testing platform. Like the certification exam, it is an adaptive test composed of a mix of multiple choice, interactive, and live in-app questions. It takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and does not need to be taken under proctored conditions. Results are delivered on the same 1-to-5 proficiency level scale and include detailed skills reports to help learners identify their skill gaps before taking the certification exam.
• Utilize the free practice tests available on our website
  In addition to our Tosa assessment tests, we offer short practice tests for free.
• Take a Tosa-aligned course in the Isograd Learning Platform
  The Isograd Learning Platform is a sophisticated courseware solution designed to help learners prepare for Tosa certification exams. It offers a personalized, self-paced, and fully interactive learning experience that will help learners maximize their Tosa score and gain the digital skills employers are looking for.
  
  To achieve a productive level or higher for a Tosa certification, learners must have an average of 150 hours of training and hands-on experience with Power BI. Actual hours depend on their pre-existing skills and knowledge, the expected outcome for the certification (score/level), and the provider/learning content and modality (instructor led, online, self-paced, etc.).