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Exam PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Crash Course

Published by Pearson

Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate

Crush the PL-300 exam and advance your career as a certified data analyst

  • Expert-led instruction: Taught by Microsoft Power BI expert and author of the official Microsoft Press Exam Ref PL-300 book, Daniil Maslyuk.
  • Efficient two-day format: Designed for busy professionals seeking focused, effective learning with two half-day sessions.
  • Targeted exam preparation: Covers skills measured by the PL-300 exam emphasizing key objectives and knowledge checks for effective preparation and ultimate success!

This interactive Microsoft Exam PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Crash Course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the PL-300 certification exam. Led by the author of the official Microsoft Power BI exam reference book, this intensive program covers essential Power BI concepts, including data preparation and Power Query, data modeling and DAX, and data visualization, tailored specifically to the exam’s objectives. Through expert guidance and knowledge checks, participants will gain a clear understanding of the knowledge and techniques required to pass the exam and advance their careers as data analysts.

This course is critical for professionals aiming to validate their Power BI expertise and stand out in the competitive field of data analytics. Earning the PL-300 certification demonstrates proficiency in transforming raw data into actionable insights, a skill in high demand across industries. With a focused, efficient format and instruction from a recognized authority, this course offers a streamlined path to certification success, empowering participants to achieve their professional goals with confidence.

What you’ll learn and how you can apply it

  • Transform and clean data effectively using Power Query to prepare datasets for analysis.
  • Create and optimize data models and use DAX to support reporting.
  • Design impactful visualizations in Power BI to communicate insights clearly.
  • Apply exam-focused strategies to confidently approach and pass the PL-300 certification exam.

This live event is for you because...

  • You're a data professional, analyst, or business intelligence enthusiast aiming to earn the Microsoft PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.
  • You want to master data preparation, modeling, and visualization to pass the exam confidently, whether a beginner with some Power BI experience or an intermediate learner.
  • You seek to advance your career by demonstrating expertise in transforming data into actionable insights with Power BI.

Prerequisites

  • Basic experience with Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service
  • Familiarity Power Query and DAX

Course Set-up

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Follow-up

Schedule

The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.

Day 1

Segment 1: Prepare the data (120 minutes)

  • Course introduction, warm-up
  • Exam format
  • Get or connect to data
  • Break (5 minutes)
  • Profile and clean the data
  • Transform and load the data
  • Knowledge check/Q&A
  • Break (10 minutes)

Segment 2: Model the data (120 minutes)

  • Design and implement a data model
  • Break (5 minutes)
  • Create model calculations by using DAX
  • Knowledge check/Q&A
  • Day 1 wrap-up and what to expect in Day 2 (10 minutes)

Day 2

Segment 3: Model the data, continued (30 minutes)

  • Warm-up
  • Optimize model performance
  • Knowledge check/Q&A
  • Break (5 minutes)

Segment 4: Create reports (150 minutes)

  • Create reports
  • Break (5 minutes)
  • Enhance reports for usability and storytelling
  • Identify patterns and trends
  • Knowledge check/Q&A
  • Break (10 minutes)

Segment 5: Manage and secure Power BI (60 minutes)

  • Create and manage workspaces and assets
  • Secure and govern Power BI items
  • Knowledge check/Q&A
  • Course wrap-up

Your Instructor

  • Daniil Maslyuk

    Daniil Maslyuk is an independent business intelligence consultant and trainer who specializes in Microsoft Power BI. Daniil is the author of the official Microsoft Power BI exam reference books. For his community contributions, he has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Daniil blogs at xxlbi.com and posts on X as @DMaslyuk.

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Skills covered

  • Power BI
  • PL-300: Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate