Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) Online Training

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UPDATED: July 29, 2024

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Kick off your Power BI journey and prepare for the PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification. This entry-level PL-300 training walks you through connecting, cleaning, and shaping data before turning it into simple, powerful charts and dashboards using Power Query and DAX. You’ll build skills in data modeling, report design, and workspace management with clear, practical examples. Reinforce your learning with unlimited PL-300 practice exams to make sure you have the best shot at acing the exam. If you’re ready to work smarter with data and earn your first Power BI cert, this expert-led course is the perfect place to start.

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What you'll learn with PL-300 training

Prepare and clean data using Power Query and parameters
Build efficient data models and DAX measures for insights
Create clear, interactive visualizations and themes
Use AI‑enabled visuals, storytelling, and mobile design
Manage workspaces, deploy assets, and secure content
Optimize models and refresh strategies with performance tuning

PL-300 training FAQs

Is the Microsoft Data Analyst certification (PL-300) worth it?

The Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification is worth it for data-oriented professionals who need a way to prove their mastery of the Power BI platform specifically, as well as with broader data management skills. If you use Power BI, or you'd like to get a job working with it, the Power BI analyst certification is definitely worth it – it's the best way to demonstrate your comfort to prospective employers.

How hard is it to pass the PL-300 data analyst certification?

There are certain things that make the PL-300 exam difficult to pass, even for data analysts with years of experience using the tool. The thing that makes the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst so difficult is the number of questions on the exam that aren't related directly to data analysis or building and deploying Power BI solutions. Be prepared for questions related to security, schema structures and Microsoft best practices.

Is the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst enough to get you a job?

We obviously can't promise anything, but the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification is an excellent early and mid-career credential: earning it could definitely help you get a job in a tight competition. When you're competing for a job or a promotion, employers want to see something that represents or proves several years' worth of experience and knowledge manipulating data for professional purposes – and that's exactly what this cert does.

Who should take this course on data analysis?

Any professional who wants to enhance their skills in data analysis and reporting should plan on taking this Power BI course. Data analysts in particular, as well as business intelligence professionals and data engineers can use it as leverage in negotiations for new jobs and promotions. Anyone who extracts insights from data, and especially anyone who relies on Power BI to do that, will find this certification a valuable career tool.

What exactly is a Power BI data analyst?

A Power BI data analyst extracts, transforms and visualizes data using the Microsoft Power BI platform. There are people whose entire, day-to-day job is being a Power BI data analyst, but it isn't necessarily a job title. The knowledge and responsibilities you learn by mastering Power BI for data analysis can be very useful in other data-related jobs, but also aid in decision-making at many levels of an organization.

Who is PL-300 training for?

This PL-300 training is considered associate-level BI training, which means it was designed for BI professionals. This Power BI skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with data analytics and experienced BI professionals looking to validate their BI skills.

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Download the free PL-300 study guide to complete this course in about 9 hours.

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