Microsoft Power BI PL-300 Course UK – Data Analyst Training

Microsoft Power BI certification preparation

Microsoft Power BI PL-300 Course UK – Data Analyst Training

The Microsoft Power BI PL-300 Course UK helps learners build practical business-intelligence and data-analysis skills using Microsoft Power BI while preparing around the current PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam objectives.

Microsoft Power BI PL-300 Course UK: Quick Facts

The Power BI PL-300 Course UK supports Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam preparation and develops business-reporting skills in Power Query, data modelling, DAX, visualisation and security.

• Certification objective: Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst
• Current course price: £795
• Official exam: Microsoft PL-300 voucher stated as included
• Intended learners: analysts, Excel users, data and reporting staff, and career changers

Completing the course is different from passing the external Microsoft certification exam. Review Microsoft’s Power BI Data Analyst qualification page for current requirements. Buyers comparing courses should check the latest skills measured and any prerequisites or software-access needs before enrolment.

Power BI is widely used for transforming data into dashboards, reports and business insights. This course is particularly relevant to analysts, reporting professionals, finance teams, operations staff and career changers who want a recognisable data skill rather than a general theory-only course.

What You Will Learn

• Connect to relational, non-relational and shared data sources
• Clean and transform data with Power Query
• Prepare data for reliable analysis and reporting
• Build and optimise Power BI semantic models
• Use relationships, calculated columns and measures
• Apply Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
• Create clear interactive reports and visualisations
• Identify trends, patterns and business insights
• Manage workspaces, reports and Power BI assets
• Apply security and appropriate access to Power BI content

Current PL-300 Exam Areas

Microsoft’s current PL-300 skills outline is organised around four major areas:

• Prepare the data – 25–30%
• Model the data – 25–30%
• Visualise and analyse the data – 25–30%
• Manage and secure Power BI – 15–20%

The English-language objectives were updated for April 2026, so this page is intentionally centred on the current PL-300 pathway rather than older Power BI certification names.

Who Is This Power BI Course For?

This course is suitable for aspiring and junior data analysts, business analysts, finance and accounting professionals, reporting teams, operations staff, managers who work with performance data, Excel users progressing into business intelligence, and professionals who want to demonstrate Power BI skills through Microsoft’s current certification route.

Experience with spreadsheets and basic data concepts is helpful, but learners do not need to be advanced programmers before starting.

PL-300 Certification Information

Passing Exam PL-300 earns the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate credential, subject to Microsoft’s current certification requirements.

Exam voucher: an official Microsoft PL-300 exam voucher is included in this package.

Microsoft role-based certifications are renewable, so learners should always check Microsoft Learn for the latest exam and renewal requirements before booking.

Build a Data & Analytics Pathway

If you are newer to data, start with our IT Specialist Data Analytics Course UK or Microsoft DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals.

For spreadsheet skills, compare our Microsoft Excel 365 course routes, or browse the wider Microsoft Courses Online UK hub and Online IT Training Courses UK.

Power BI Data Analyst Certification FAQs

Is PL-300 the current Power BI certification exam?

Yes. PL-300 is Microsoft’s current exam for the Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.

Do I need to know DAX?

DAX is an important part of the Power BI data-modelling and analysis skill set and is specifically referenced in the current Microsoft role profile.

Is Power BI useful for UK jobs?

Power BI is used across data analysis, finance, operations, reporting and business-intelligence work. The combination of practical Power BI skills and a recognised Microsoft certification route gives the course a clear career focus.

Is the PL-300 exam included in the £795 course price?

Yes. This package includes an official Microsoft PL-300 exam voucher.

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Build practical Power BI skills and prepare around the current PL-300 Data Analyst pathway.

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Official PL-300 Exam Reference

Check the Microsoft Learn PL-300 study guide for the current skills measured and exam guidance.

Progress to the Data Analyst Career Programme

Combine Power BI with Excel, SQL and broader data analytics skills in a complete career progression route.

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What Can You Build with Power BI?

Reporting teams frequently need to bring information together from different sources, prepare it for analysis and explain results clearly. Power Query helps transform raw records into a useful format, while data models and relationships provide structure for reports. DAX measures support calculations and business metrics, and report design helps colleagues explore data without having to inspect every row.

A practical learning project might use sample sales or operations data to produce a dashboard showing trends, category performance and comparisons over time. The quality of a report depends on clean data, correctly defined calculations, appropriate access permissions and clear explanations of what the measures mean.

Questions About the Data Analyst Route

Do I need Excel skills first? Familiarity with spreadsheets is helpful, but Power BI introduces a broader approach to transformation, modelling and visual reporting.

Can I prepare for a role without passing the examination? Developing project examples and practical experience is valuable, although the external certification is a separate achievement that employers may ask about.

How does this differ from Azure Data Fundamentals? DP-900 introduces cloud data concepts, while PL-300 focuses on Power BI reporting and analysis. Choose based on whether you need broader data awareness or a specific business-intelligence tool.