PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Master the skills to transform data into actionable insights with PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst. This instructor-led course empowers business professionals and data analysts to confidently use Power BI to model, visualize, and analyze data to drive informed decision-making. Participants will learn to connect to diverse data sources, clean and shape data, build robust data models, create interactive reports and dashboards, and deploy enterprise-level Power BI solutions.

Designed with a blend of strategic business insight and technical hands-on training, this course provides the critical capabilities required to pass the PL-300 Microsoft certification exam and excel in modern data roles.

Audience Profile

This course is ideal for:

• Data professionals and business analysts who want to use Power BI for data visualization and reporting

• Professionals preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification

• Teams responsible for delivering data-driven insights within organizations using Power BI in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments

• Anyone interested in data modeling, report building, and Power BI service administration

Participants should be familiar with basic data concepts, Excel, and Microsoft cloud tools.

Course Outline

1. Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics

• Role of a data analyst in the Microsoft data ecosystem

• Key Power BI components and capabilities

• Introduction to Microsoft Fabric and its relevance to Power BI workflows

2. Prepare Data for Analysis in Power BI

• Identifying and connecting to data sources

• Cleaning, transforming, and loading data with Power Query

• Profiling and understanding data structure for analytics

3. Model Data in Power BI

• Designing and implementing a data model

• Defining relationships and hierarchies

• Creating calculated tables, columns, and measures using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

• Optimizing models for performance and usability

4. Visualize Data in Power BI

• Selecting appropriate visuals for data storytelling

• Designing and formatting reports

• Applying filters, slicers, bookmarks, and drillthrough

• Building interactive dashboards with responsive design

5. Analyze Data for Insights

• Enhancing reports with advanced analytics features

• Using Q&A, insights, and key influencers

• Applying time intelligence and trend analysis

6. Manage Workspaces and Datasets in the Power BI Service

• Publishing and sharing reports in the Power BI Service

• Configuring datasets and dataflows

• Implementing row-level security and report usage tracking

• Managing workspaces, data refreshes, and user roles

7. Explore Real-Time Data and Power BI Integration

• Setting up real-time dashboards with streaming datasets

• Integrating Power BI with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Power Platform

• Leveraging Power BI with Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric

Course Format and Hands-On Experience

This course is 40% to 50% hands-on, with real-world exercises that simulate business scenarios. Learners will gain practical experience designing data models, building reports, and managing Power BI deployments—ensuring they’re fully prepared for the PL-300 exam and real-world use.