Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
Prepare for Microsoft PL-300 (skills measured April 20, 2026): data prep, modeling, DAX, reports and Power BI security with lessons, quizzes and mock exams.
- Chapters
- 12
- Official exam
- 100 min
- Course language
- English
Course outline · 12 lessons
- 01
Getting and Connecting to Data
- 02
Profiling and Cleaning Data
- 03
Transforming and Loading Data with Power Query
- 04
Designing and Implementing a Data Model
- 05
DAX Fundamentals and CALCULATE
- 06
Time Intelligence, Semi-Additive Measures, and Calculation Groups
- 07
Optimizing Model Performance
- 08
Creating Reports
- 09
Report Usability and Storytelling
- 10
Identifying Patterns and Trends
- 11
Workspaces, Apps, and Content Distribution
- 12
Securing and Governing Power BI Items
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) exam?
The official Microsoft exam covers these domains: Prepare the data (25-30%) ; Model the data (25-30%) ; Visualize and analyze the data (25-30%) ; Manage and secure Power BI (15-20%). Our mock exams follow the certification’s official exam outline.
How long is the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) exam?
The official exam lasts 100 minutes.
What are the prerequisites for Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)?
No formal prerequisite. ; Familiarity with data concepts, Excel or SQL and basic Power BI Desktop navigation is helpful; the course targets the English PL-300 skills measured as of April 20, 2026. ; The certification is renewed every 12 months through a free online assessment.
How do I access the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) course?
Lessons are free to read. Quizzes, mock exams and the PDF book require a signed-in (free) account.