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Microsoft Power BI PL-300 Data Analyst course overview.

A Microsoft data analyst certification focused on preparing, modelling, visualising and analysing data in Power BI.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Power BI PL-300

Microsoft certifications and courses focused on Azure, AI and data tools used in modern technical teams.

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PL-300

Exam/code

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What this course helps you build.

PL-300 prepares learners to use Power BI for data analysis and reporting, with exam-focused preparation and practical analytics skills.

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Prepare and transform data

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Model, visualise and analyse data

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Prepare for the Microsoft PL-300 exam

What the official exam covers.

PL-300 validates the Power BI data analyst skills needed to prepare, model, visualise, analyse, manage and secure business data.

Exam snapshot

  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
  • Passing score 700
  • Power Query and DAX
  • Skills measured updated April 2026

Prepare the Data

25-30%

Connect to sources, profile, clean, transform and load data for analysis.

Model the Data

25-30%

Design semantic models, relationships, DAX calculations and performance optimisation.

Visualize and Analyze the Data

25-30%

Create reports, select visuals, tell data stories and enhance usability.

Manage and Secure Power BI

15-20%

Manage workspaces, assets, access, semantic models, security and labels.

Breakdown based on Microsoft Learn PL-300 study guide.

Where Power BI PL-300 can fit into your career.

PL-300 is designed for learners moving into data analytics, reporting and business intelligence roles using Microsoft Power BI.

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Data Analyst

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Power BI Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst

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Reporting Analyst

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Turn data skills into analyst-ready projects

PL-300 sits inside our data science route so learners can build recognised Power BI skills alongside practical data projects.

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