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55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence

The 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence course equips business intelligence analysts and information workers with skills to configure and use SharePoint 2016’s BI tools, solving the challenge of fragmented data analysis. Demand for BI professionals has grown over 30% in the past three years, driven by organizations seeking data-driven decision-making.

This Microsoft training prepares learners for BI-related certification validation and enhances career growth in data analytics roles. Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run schedules, ensuring reliable access to hands-on labs. Graduates gain practical expertise in Power BI, Excel Services, and PerformancePoint to drive actionable insights.

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Course Overview

The Microsoft 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence course delivers comprehensive training on leveraging SharePoint 2016 for business intelligence solutions, designed for BI analysts, information workers, and IT professionals managing data-driven decision-making environments. While no direct certification exam is tied to this course, it aligns with core competencies required for Microsoft’s broader data and analytics certifications. Target roles include Business Intelligence Analyst, SharePoint Administrator, and Data Reporting Specialist, with over 78% of Fortune 500 companies utilizing SharePoint for enterprise data collaboration, underscoring its industry relevance. Participants should have foundational experience with SharePoint sites and libraries to fully benefit from the curriculum.

This course covers key Microsoft technologies including SharePoint Excel Services, Visio Services, PowerPivot for SharePoint, Power View, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) add-on for SharePoint, and PerformancePoint Services, all within a hands-on lab environment. Students configure a SharePoint team site for BI using the SharePoint 2016 platform, build interactive dashboards with PerformancePoint, and create data visualizations using Power View reports. A key lab project involves integrating PowerPivot models with Excel Services to enable automated data refresh and deploying SSRS reports into a SharePoint library with subscription alerts, simulating real-world enterprise reporting workflows.

While 55157-A does not map to a specific certification exam, it strengthens expertise applicable to Microsoft’s data management and analytics certification paths, recognized globally for validating enterprise BI proficiency. Professionals with SharePoint BI skills earn median salaries of $85,000 annually, with demand growing in sectors requiring robust reporting infrastructures. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and expert-led instruction, ensuring practical mastery. Completing the 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence training prepares learners to design integrated BI portals that drive data accessibility and strategic insight across modern organizations.

What You'll Learn

Configure Microsoft SQL Server Power Pivot for SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence to enable seamless data analysis and reporting. Deploy Microsoft Power View reports within SharePoint Server to deliver interactive visualizations that enhance decision-making. Implement Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services integration to provide comprehensive, scalable reporting solutions. Manage Excel Services data refresh and workbooks efficiently, ensuring real-time data accuracy. Secure Business Intelligence Center site permissions to protect sensitive information and control user access. Optimize PerformancePoint Services dashboards and scorecards for faster load times and improved user experience, empowering your organization with actionable insights.

Skills You'll Gain

SharePoint BI Services Excel Services Configuration Visio Services Integration PowerPivot Add-on Power View in SharePoint Reporting Services Add-on PerformancePoint Services SQL Server Reporting Services Power BI Integration BI Semantic Model SharePoint Scorecards SharePoint Dashboards KPI Configuration Data Visualization Secure Store Service PowerPivot Data Refresh Dashboard Designer

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Minimum of three months experience working with SharePoint 2016 sites, lists, and libraries, essential for mastering the 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence course by Microsoft
  • Proficiency in SharePoint 2016 navigation and site functionality to effectively utilize the platform’s BI features
  • Foundational knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Excel Services to support the deployment of business intelligence tools in 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence
  • Familiarity with business intelligence concepts and reporting workflows enables effective analysis and reporting within SharePoint 2016
  • Intermediate proficiency in Excel 2016, specifically Power Pivot and Power View, to enhance the ability to create insightful reports in 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence
  • Understanding data modeling principles within SharePoint 2016 improves the design of robust business intelligence reports
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

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Day 1– Mastering 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence
Analyze Microsoft SharePoint BI features Master core SharePoint BI services Utilize specialized BI site templates Apply advanced data modeling concepts Evaluate real-world BI scenarios Integrate SQL Server data sources Optimize farm configuration basics Navigate expert-led lab environment
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Day 2– Configuring SharePoint Sites for BI
Optimize team sites for BI Deploy Business Intelligence Center Implement custom BI site templates Manage site permissions for BI Integrate interactive BI web parts Enable site-specific BI features Execute BI solution package deployment Validate site configuration integrity
3
Day 3– Excel and Visio Services in BI
Configure Excel Services farm settings Publish Excel workbooks to SharePoint Automate data refresh in Excel Deploy Excel Web Access parts Configure enterprise Visio Services Render Visio drawings in browsers Link live data to diagrams Secure Visio data connection strings
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Day 4– PowerPivot and Power View
Install PowerPivot for SharePoint Manage PowerPivot farm settings Build PowerPivot Gallery libraries Schedule automated data refresh Administer PowerPivot workbook files Analyze Power View reporting capabilities Design interactive Power View reports Configure Power View data sources
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Day 5– Reporting Services and PerformancePoint
Install SSRS for SharePoint environments Configure SSRS integration services Publish reports to SharePoint libraries Manage automated report subscriptions Configure data-driven report alerts Master PerformancePoint Services architecture Create KPIs and executive scorecards Build dynamic PerformancePoint dashboards

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Post-Training Access

30 Days

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Career Outcomes

78%

of 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 55157-A: SharePoint 2016 Business Intelligence certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

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  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • SharePoint BI Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • BI Solutions Specialist
  • SharePoint Reporting Analyst
  • PerformancePoint Services Administrator

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