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Power BI Data Analyst Associate PL300

Course Information

Turn data into decisions with a structured path through the Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.


Through this course, you will build on your Power BI skills, developing the confidence to model, analyse, and visualise data more effectively. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to design robust data models, create impactful reports, and manage solutions at scale.

Designed for professionals looking to transform raw data into actionable insights, the Microsoft PL300 course boosts your knowledge of designing and building data models. You will learn how to prepare and profile datasets, design robust semantic models with DAX, and create clear, accessible reports and dashboards that drive action. This course also covers governance, performance and security so your solutions scale confidently across teams.
 
Throughout this certification, Aspire 2Be anchors techniques in real business scenarios, from self‑service reporting to enterprise deployment.
 
The course prepares you to deliver trustworthy data insights that empower businesses at every level.
Module 1: Prepare the data
• Connect, profile and clean data with Power Query
• Transformations and loading strategies
• Source considerations and refresh
 
Module 2: Model the data
• Star schemas, relationships and calculations
• Writing DAX for measures and calculations
• Performance and troubleshooting
 
Module 3: Visualise and deliver insights
• Effective report design and interactivity
• Dashboards, sharing and collaboration
• Accessibility and storytelling
 
Module 4: Manage and secure Power BI
• Workspaces, deployment pipelines and governance
• Row‑level security and sensitivity labels
• Exam preparation and next steps

The Microsoft PL300 exam is proctored online and focuses on four domains: preparing, modelling, visualising and analysing data, plus managing and securing Power BI. You will have 100 minutes to complete the assessment. Passing awards the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate credential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Passing the PL300 exam awards the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.

You can contact us directly via the contact page, or fill out the form here.

We are able to offer full and part-funded opportunities, subject to eligibility. We can also offer discounts for group bookings. Contact us for further information.

Data analysts and power users who create reports, models and dashboards with Power BI.

Upon completion of your course, we will issue you with a certificate of achievement to demonstrate that you have successfully completed the training. We also have many pathways available if you’d like to progress further in your digital skills journey!

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