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PL-300

Power BI Data Analyst
Associate

The Power BI certification for data analysts. Master Power Query, DAX, star schemas, interactive reports, AI visuals, and Copilot — with hands-on examples and practical DAX code.

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Study Guide

26 interactive modules

Modules 1-4 (Data Prep Foundation) + DAX Fundamentals + 16 practice questions. No account needed.

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Practice Exam

200 exam-style questions

Study mode with explanations + timed exam simulation. 16 free questions.

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26

Modules

200

Questions

4

Domains

Free

Domain 1 included

📝 Sample Question

A slicer is set to Region = "North". A measure uses CALCULATE(SUM(Revenue), Region = "South"). What does the measure return?

A. Zero — North and South don't overlap
B. South Region revenue — CALCULATE replaces the slicer filter ✓
C. North + South revenue combined

📊 What you'll cover

Prepare the Data (Free) 7 modules
Model the Data 7 modules
Visualize and Analyze the Data 7 modules
Manage and Secure Power BI 5 modules

What you'll learn

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Power Query & Data Prep

Connect to 100+ sources, profile data quality, transform with merge/append/pivot, and build star schemas from raw data.

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DAX & Data Modelling

Master CALCULATE, time intelligence, filter context, calculation groups, and performance optimisation with real code examples.

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Visuals, Copilot & AI

Choose the right charts, build navigation with bookmarks, use Copilot for reports, and discover patterns with AI visuals.

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Security & Governance

Row-level security, workspace roles, gateways, scheduled refresh, sensitivity labels, and content endorsement.

Full Curriculum

26 interactive modules across 4 exam domains

1

Prepare the Data

7 modules

Free

Connect to data sources, choose storage modes, profile and clean data, master Power Query transforms, build star schemas from raw data, and configure efficient loading.

  1. 1Connecting to Data Sources
  2. 2Storage Modes: Import, DirectQuery & DirectLake
  3. 3Data Profiling & Quality
  4. 4Power Query Transforms
  5. 5Combining Data: Merge, Append & Queries
  6. 6Fact Tables, Dimension Tables & Keys
  7. 7Data Loading & Query Optimisation
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Model the Data

7 modules

Premium

Design star schemas with proper relationships, create date tables, master DAX measures with CALCULATE and time intelligence, build calculation groups, and optimise performance.

  1. 1Star Schema & Relationships
  2. 2Date Tables & Table Properties
  3. 3Columns vs Measures: When to Use Which
  4. 4DAX Fundamentals
  5. 5CALCULATE & Filter Context
  6. 6Time Intelligence & Calculation Groups
  7. 7Model Performance Optimisation
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Visualize and Analyze the Data

7 modules

Premium

Choose the right visuals, configure slicers and interactions, build navigation with bookmarks and drillthrough, use Copilot for AI-powered reports, and discover patterns with AI visuals.

  1. 1Choosing & Formatting Visuals
  2. 2Slicers, Filters & Interactions
  3. 3Bookmarks, Tooltips & Navigation
  4. 4Copilot in Power BI Reports
  5. 5Report Pages & Paginated Reports
  6. 6Mobile, Accessibility & Personalisation
  7. 7AI Visuals & Pattern Discovery
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4

Manage and Secure Power BI

5 modules

Premium

Create workspaces and apps, set up dashboards with alerts, configure gateways and refresh, implement row-level security, and apply sensitivity labels for governance.

  1. 1Workspaces & Distribution
  2. 2Dashboards, Alerts & Subscriptions
  3. 3Gateways & Scheduled Refresh
  4. 4Row-Level Security & Access Control
  5. 5Sensitivity Labels & Governance
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Practice Exam Lab

200 original questions — two study modes

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Study Mode

Learn as you go

  • ✓ See explanation after each question
  • ✓ "Why wrong" for every option
  • ✓ Real-world context & exam tips
  • ✓ Microsoft Learn links
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Exam Mode

Simulate the real thing

  • ✓ 120 minutes timed session
  • ✓ Randomised question order
  • ✓ Score breakdown by domain
  • ✓ Pass/fail against 700 / 1000
1

Prepare the Data

55 questions · Exam weight: 25-30%

8 Free

16

Easy

25

Medium

14

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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2

Model the Data

55 questions · Exam weight: 25-30%

4 Free

15

Easy

26

Medium

14

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Visualize and Analyze the Data

55 questions · Exam weight: 25-30%

2 Free

16

Easy

25

Medium

14

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

Preview Questions
4

Manage and Secure Power BI

35 questions · Exam weight: 15-20%

2 Free

10

Easy

16

Medium

9

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

Preview Questions

🎁 Free tier: 16 questions. No account needed.

Choose your path

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Practice Exam

$14

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 200 exam-style questions
  • ✓ Study mode + Exam mode
  • ✓ Detailed explanations

Study Guide

$19

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 26 interactive modules
  • ✓ Flashcards & ELI5
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Complete Bundle

$29

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  • ✓ Everything in both
  • ★ Best value

🎁 Free tier: Modules 1-4 (Data Prep Foundation) + DAX Fundamentals + 16 practice questions. No account needed. No account needed.

About the PL-300 Exam

Exam code
PL-300
Duration
120 minutes
Passing score
700 / 1000
Question types
MCQ, multi-select, case studies
Cost
$165 USD

Exam Domains & Weights

D1: Prepare the Data (25-30%)
D2: Model the Data (25-30%)
D3: Visualize and Analyze the Data (25-30%)
D4: Manage and Secure Power BI (15-20%)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PL-300?
PL-300 is the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification — an intermediate exam covering data preparation, modelling, DAX, visualisation, and Power BI service management.
Is PL-300 hard?
PL-300 is challenging because it tests practical skills — DAX filter context, Power Query transforms, and real-world scenarios. Our guide breaks every concept down with analogies, code examples, and "why wrong" quiz explanations.
What's in the free tier?
Four data prep modules (Connecting, Storage Modes, Profiling, Power Query) plus DAX Fundamentals — and 16 practice questions. No account needed.
Do I need Power BI experience?
Some familiarity with Power BI Desktop helps, but every concept starts with a simple analogy before the technical depth. New users can follow along.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once, access forever. No subscription or recurring fees.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes — every module is optimised for 10-minute mobile study sessions.

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