What qualifications and skills should you look for when hiring a Power BI consultant?

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A qualified Power BI consultant should have expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and data modeling. Strong skills in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and M language for Power Query transformations are essential. Knowledge of SQL, Azure, and cloud-based data integration enhances data handling capabilities. Experience in data visualization best practices, report performance optimization, and security implementation like Row-Level Security (RLS) is crucial. Power BI consulting should also possess strong problem-solving, communication, and business intelligence skills. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate validate expertise and help ensure high-quality consulting services.