Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
Level: Intermediate
Develop Advanced Microsoft Power BI & Data Analysis Skills
Master Power Query, DAX, Data Modelling & Dashboards
Gain an Industry-Recognised Microsoft Certification
Official Microsoft Course Materials & Exam Included
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
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Course Overview
Duration:
3 Days (9:30am-5:00pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
3 Days (9:30am-5:00pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
The Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to transform data into meaningful business insights using Microsoft Power BI. Throughout the course, delegates will learn how to connect to and prepare data from a variety of sources, build efficient data models, create interactive reports and dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. The course combines best practices in data analysis with hands-on experience using Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service, helping learners develop the skills required to make data-driven decisions. Whether you are responsible for reporting, business intelligence, data analysis or decision-making, this course provides a solid foundation in Power BI. It prepares learners for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification examination.
Target Audience
- Data analysts responsible for transforming data into business insights
- Business intelligence professionals working with reporting and visualisation solutions
- Business users who want to develop advanced reporting and analytics skills
- Professionals responsible for creating dashboards and management reports
- Individuals preparing for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification
- Anyone looking to develop practical skills using Microsoft Power BI
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Connect to, ingest and transform data from a variety of sources
- Clean and prepare data for analysis using Power Query
- Design and build efficient data models for performance and scalability
- Create calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Develop interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI
- Apply advanced visualisation and analytical techniques
- Create meaningful reports that support business decision-making
- Implement security features and manage access to data and reports
- Publish, share and manage Power BI assets within an organisation
- Prepare confidently for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification examination
The Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to transform data into meaningful business insights using Microsoft Power BI. Throughout the course, delegates will learn how to connect to and prepare data from a variety of sources, build efficient data models, create interactive reports and dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. The course combines best practices in data analysis with hands-on experience using Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service, helping learners develop the skills required to make data-driven decisions. Whether you are responsible for reporting, business intelligence, data analysis or decision-making, this course provides a solid foundation in Power BI. It prepares learners for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification examination.
Target Audience
- Data analysts responsible for transforming data into business insights
- Business intelligence professionals working with reporting and visualisation solutions
- Business users who want to develop advanced reporting and analytics skills
- Professionals responsible for creating dashboards and management reports
- Individuals preparing for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification
- Anyone looking to develop practical skills using Microsoft Power BI
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Connect to, ingest and transform data from a variety of sources
- Clean and prepare data for analysis using Power Query
- Design and build efficient data models for performance and scalability
- Create calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Develop interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI
- Apply advanced visualisation and analytical techniques
- Create meaningful reports that support business decision-making
- Implement security features and manage access to data and reports
- Publish, share and manage Power BI assets within an organisation
- Prepare confidently for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification examination
Power BI Data Analysis (PL-300)
Module 1: Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
This module explores the different roles in the data space, outlines the important roles and responsibilities of a Data Analysts, and then explores the landscape of the Power BI portfolio.
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Getting Started with Power BI
Module 2: Getting Data in Power BI
This module explores identifying and retrieving data from various data sources. You will also learn the options for connectivity and data storage and understand the difference and performance implications of connecting directly to data vs. importing it.
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Optimise Performance
- Resolve Data Errors
Lab : Preparing Data in Power BI Desktop
Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI
This module teaches you the process of profiling and understanding the condition of the data. They will learn how to identify anomalies, look at the size and shape of their data, and perform the proper data cleaning and transforming steps to prepare the data for loading into the model.
- Shaping the Data
- Profiling the Data
- Enhance the data structure
Lab : Loading Data in Power BI Desktop
Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI
This module teaches the fundamental concepts of designing and developing a data model for proper performance and scalability. This module will also help you understand and tackle many of the common data modelling issues, including relationships, security, and performance.
- Introduction to data modelling
- Working with tables
- Dimensions and Hierarchies
Lab : Data Modelling in Power BI Desktop
Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
This module introduces you to the world of DAX and its true power for enhancing a model. You will learn about aggregations and the concepts of Measures, calculated columns and tables, and Time Intelligence functions to solve calculation and data analysis problems.
- Introduction to DAX
- Real-time dashboards
- Advanced DAX
Lab : Introduction to DAX in Power BI Desktop
Lab : Advanced DAX in Power BI Desktop
Module 6: Optimise Model Performance in Power BI
In this module you are introduced to steps, processes, concepts, and data modeling best practices necessary to optimise a data model for enterprise-level performance.
- Optimise the data model for performance
- Optimise DirectQuery Models
Module 7: Create Reports in Power BI
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts and principles of designing and building a report, including selecting the correct visuals, designing a page layout, and applying basic but critical functionality. The important topic of designing for accessibility is also covered.
- Design a report
- Enhance the report
Lab : Enhancing reports with interaction and formatting in Power BI Desktop
Lab : Designing a report in Power BI Desktop
Module 8: Create Dashboards in Power BI
In this module you will learn how to tell a compelling story through the use of dashboards and the different navigation tools available to provide navigation. You will be introduced to features and functionality and how to enhance dashboards for usability and insights.
- Create a Dashboard
- Real-time Dashboards
- Enhance a Dashboard
Lab : Creating a Dashboard in Power BI Service
Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI
This module helps you apply additional features to enhance the report for analytical insights in the data, equipping you with the steps to use the report for actual data analysis. You will also perform advanced analytics using AI visuals on the report for even deeper and meaningful data insights.
- Advanced Analytics
- Data Insights through AI visuals
Lab : Data Analysis in Power BI Desktop
Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI
This module will introduce you to Workspaces, including how to create and manage them. You will also learn how to share content, including reports and dashboards, and then learn how to distribute an App.
- Creating Workspaces
- Sharing and Managing Assets
Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
This module will introduce you to parameters and datasets. You will also learn how to manage datasets and parameters, build dynamic reports with parameters, and set dataset refresh options.
- Parameters
- Datasets
Module 12: Row-level Security in Power BI
This module will introduce you to row-level security, both static and dynamic methods, and how to implement.
- Security in Power BI
Lab : Enforce Row-Level Security
Power BI Data Analysis (PL-300)
Module 1: Get Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
This module explores the different roles in the data space, outlines the important roles and responsibilities of a Data Analysts, and then explores the landscape of the Power BI portfolio.
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Getting Started with Power BI
Module 2: Getting Data in Power BI
This module explores identifying and retrieving data from various data sources. You will also learn the options for connectivity and data storage and understand the difference and performance implications of connecting directly to data vs. importing it.
- Data Analytics and Microsoft
- Optimise Performance
- Resolve Data Errors
Lab : Preparing Data in Power BI Desktop
Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data in Power BI
This module teaches you the process of profiling and understanding the condition of the data. They will learn how to identify anomalies, look at the size and shape of their data, and perform the proper data cleaning and transforming steps to prepare the data for loading into the model.
- Shaping the Data
- Profiling the Data
- Enhance the data structure
Lab : Loading Data in Power BI Desktop
Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI
This module teaches the fundamental concepts of designing and developing a data model for proper performance and scalability. This module will also help you understand and tackle many of the common data modelling issues, including relationships, security, and performance.
- Introduction to data modelling
- Working with tables
- Dimensions and Hierarchies
Lab : Data Modelling in Power BI Desktop
Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
This module introduces you to the world of DAX and its true power for enhancing a model. You will learn about aggregations and the concepts of Measures, calculated columns and tables, and Time Intelligence functions to solve calculation and data analysis problems.
- Introduction to DAX
- Real-time dashboards
- Advanced DAX
Lab : Introduction to DAX in Power BI Desktop
Lab : Advanced DAX in Power BI Desktop
Module 6: Optimise Model Performance in Power BI
In this module you are introduced to steps, processes, concepts, and data modeling best practices necessary to optimise a data model for enterprise-level performance.
- Optimise the data model for performance
- Optimise DirectQuery Models
Module 7: Create Reports in Power BI
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts and principles of designing and building a report, including selecting the correct visuals, designing a page layout, and applying basic but critical functionality. The important topic of designing for accessibility is also covered.
- Design a report
- Enhance the report
Lab : Enhancing reports with interaction and formatting in Power BI Desktop
Lab : Designing a report in Power BI Desktop
Module 8: Create Dashboards in Power BI
In this module you will learn how to tell a compelling story through the use of dashboards and the different navigation tools available to provide navigation. You will be introduced to features and functionality and how to enhance dashboards for usability and insights.
- Create a Dashboard
- Real-time Dashboards
- Enhance a Dashboard
Lab : Creating a Dashboard in Power BI Service
Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends in Power BI
This module helps you apply additional features to enhance the report for analytical insights in the data, equipping you with the steps to use the report for actual data analysis. You will also perform advanced analytics using AI visuals on the report for even deeper and meaningful data insights.
- Advanced Analytics
- Data Insights through AI visuals
Lab : Data Analysis in Power BI Desktop
Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces in Power BI
This module will introduce you to Workspaces, including how to create and manage them. You will also learn how to share content, including reports and dashboards, and then learn how to distribute an App.
- Creating Workspaces
- Sharing and Managing Assets
Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
This module will introduce you to parameters and datasets. You will also learn how to manage datasets and parameters, build dynamic reports with parameters, and set dataset refresh options.
- Parameters
- Datasets
Module 12: Row-level Security in Power BI
This module will introduce you to row-level security, both static and dynamic methods, and how to implement.
- Security in Power BI
Lab : Enforce Row-Level Security
- Exam duration: 100 minutes
- Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, case study and lab-based questions
- Passing score: 700 out of 1,000
- Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted during the exam
- Exam duration: 100 minutes
- Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, case study and lab-based questions
- Passing score: 700 out of 1,000
- Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted during the exam
- 3-days training and exam preparation from NILC’s accredited Microsoft trainer
- Microsoft Power BI course notes and materials
- Microsoft examination voucher – valid for 12 months
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. All that will be payable is the examination fee which is charged by the examination board. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
- 3-days training and exam preparation from NILC’s accredited Microsoft trainer
- Microsoft Power BI course notes and materials
- Microsoft examination voucher – valid for 12 months
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. All that will be payable is the examination fee which is charged by the examination board. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course; however, the following knowledge and experience are recommended:
- A basic understanding of data analysis concepts, including tables, relationships and data visualisation techniques
- Familiarity with common business reporting requirements and data-driven decision-making
- Knowledge of basic statistical concepts such as averages, totals, trends and comparisons
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts and PivotTables
- A basic understanding of data sources such as Excel files, databases and cloud services
- Comfortable using desktop applications and navigating software interfaces
- Familiarity with Power BI is beneficial
- A general understanding of fundamental IT concepts and business applications
There are no formal prerequisites for this course; however, the following knowledge and experience are recommended:
- A basic understanding of data analysis concepts, including tables, relationships and data visualisation techniques
- Familiarity with common business reporting requirements and data-driven decision-making
- Knowledge of basic statistical concepts such as averages, totals, trends and comparisons
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts and PivotTables
- A basic understanding of data sources such as Excel files, databases and cloud services
- Comfortable using desktop applications and navigating software interfaces
- Familiarity with Power BI is beneficial
- A general understanding of fundamental IT concepts and business applications
Who is the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) course suitable for?
The PL-300 course is designed for professionals who want to use Microsoft Power BI to transform, analyse and visualise data. It is particularly suitable for data analysts, reporting professionals, business intelligence users and those who regularly work with business data.
Is PL-300 suitable for beginners?
PL-300 is an Intermediate-level course. You do not need to be an experienced Power BI user, but some previous experience working with data is recommended. If you are completely new to data analysis and reporting, an introductory Power BI course may be a more suitable starting point.
Do I need previous Power BI experience?
No. Previous experience with Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service is beneficial but not mandatory. However, you should have a basic understanding of data and be comfortable using software applications.
Who is the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) course suitable for?
The PL-300 course is designed for professionals who want to use Microsoft Power BI to transform, analyse and visualise data. It is particularly suitable for data analysts, reporting professionals, business intelligence users and those who regularly work with business data.
Is PL-300 suitable for beginners?
PL-300 is an Intermediate-level course. You do not need to be an experienced Power BI user, but some previous experience working with data is recommended. If you are completely new to data analysis and reporting, an introductory Power BI course may be a more suitable starting point.
Do I need previous Power BI experience?
No. Previous experience with Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service is beneficial but not mandatory. However, you should have a basic understanding of data and be comfortable using software applications.
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Microsoft Technical FAQ's
The PL-300 course is designed for professionals who want to use Microsoft Power BI to transform, analyse and visualise data. It is particularly suitable for data analysts, reporting professionals, business intelligence users and those who regularly work with business data.
PL-300 is an Intermediate-level course. You do not need to be an experienced Power BI user, but some previous experience working with data is recommended. If you are completely new to data analysis and reporting, an introductory Power BI course may be a more suitable starting point.
No. Previous experience with Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service is beneficial but not mandatory. However, you should have a basic understanding of data and be comfortable using software applications.
Some Excel experience is recommended. Familiarity with features such as formulas, charts and PivotTables will provide a useful foundation, although advanced Excel knowledge is not required.
You will learn how to connect to different data sources, clean and transform data, create data models, perform calculations, build interactive reports and dashboards, analyse data and publish and share Power BI content.
Yes. Data preparation is a key part of the course. You will learn how to retrieve, profile, clean, transform, and load data so that it is ready for analysis in Power BI.
Yes. You will learn how to use Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) to create measures, calculated columns and tables. The course also explores more advanced DAX concepts, including Time Intelligence functions.
Yes. You will learn how to design and build professional Power BI reports, select appropriate visualisations and add interactivity. You will also explore dashboards, real-time dashboards and techniques for presenting data clearly and effectively.
Yes. Your Microsoft PL-300 examination voucher is included and is valid for 12 months. The course also includes Microsoft Power BI course materials and exam preparation, along with NILC’s Exam Pass Guarantee for instructor-led courses.
Yes. Eligible learners may be able to access funding through schemes such as Personal Learning Accounts (PLA), PLA Digital, ReAct+, and Skills for the Workplace. Please contact NILC to discuss your eligibility
Microsoft Technical FAQ's
The PL-300 course is designed for professionals who want to use Microsoft Power BI to transform, analyse and visualise data. It is particularly suitable for data analysts, reporting professionals, business intelligence users and those who regularly work with business data.
PL-300 is an Intermediate-level course. You do not need to be an experienced Power BI user, but some previous experience working with data is recommended. If you are completely new to data analysis and reporting, an introductory Power BI course may be a more suitable starting point.
No. Previous experience with Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service is beneficial but not mandatory. However, you should have a basic understanding of data and be comfortable using software applications.
Some Excel experience is recommended. Familiarity with features such as formulas, charts and PivotTables will provide a useful foundation, although advanced Excel knowledge is not required.
You will learn how to connect to different data sources, clean and transform data, create data models, perform calculations, build interactive reports and dashboards, analyse data and publish and share Power BI content.
Yes. Data preparation is a key part of the course. You will learn how to retrieve, profile, clean, transform, and load data so that it is ready for analysis in Power BI.
Yes. You will learn how to use Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) to create measures, calculated columns and tables. The course also explores more advanced DAX concepts, including Time Intelligence functions.
Yes. You will learn how to design and build professional Power BI reports, select appropriate visualisations and add interactivity. You will also explore dashboards, real-time dashboards and techniques for presenting data clearly and effectively.
Yes. Your Microsoft PL-300 examination voucher is included and is valid for 12 months. The course also includes Microsoft Power BI course materials and exam preparation, along with NILC’s Exam Pass Guarantee for instructor-led courses.
Yes. Eligible learners may be able to access funding through schemes such as Personal Learning Accounts (PLA), PLA Digital, ReAct+, and Skills for the Workplace. Please contact NILC to discuss your eligibility
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