Power BI Data
Analyst Associate PL-300

📊 Data

🎓 Microsoft Certification PL-300
✅ Bite-sized learning – 8 x 2-hour sessions
💻 Live online lessons – learn from expert trainers in real time
🏷️ £1,499 + VAT

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Introduction

Power BI has become one of the most widely adopted analytics tools used by organisations of all sizes to transform raw data into clear, actionable insights. This professional course is designed to give individuals the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to implement advanced data visualisation techniques using Power BI.

Our Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification course explores how to confidently prepare, model, visualise and analyse data, as well as manage and secure Power BI. Individuals will learn how to create clear, insightful, interactive dashboards that support better decision‑making across their organisation.

Our training combines proven science of learning techniques with adult education principles to ensure meaningful, long-term skill development. To support the live sessions, additional reading and self-study are required.

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Who is this qualification for?

Aspiring data analysts or business intelligence professionals
Professionals looking to validate and formalise their Power BI skills
Excel users transitioning to advanced analytics and reporting
Anyone responsible for creating dashboards or delivering data insights
Business users who rely on data‑driven decision making
IT and data professionals supporting reporting and analytics
Freelancers or consultants seeking a recognised Microsoft credential
Individuals preparing for the Microsoft PL‑300 certification exam
This qualification is included at no extra cost with some of our apprenticeship programmes

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What does this course cover?

You will learn best practices that align with business and technical requirements for modelling, visualising, and analysing data with Microsoft Power BI.

Key content…

Day 1 – Preparing data
Day 2 – Modelling data
Day 3 – Visualising and analysing data
Day 4 – Managing and securing Power BI

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Course Dates

This course is delivered over 4 working days (one day per week, across four weeks).

Typical training day
9:30am – 11:30am – Live online training
1:30pm – 3:30pm – Live online training
Plus guided learning tasks

Available dates
➡️ Mon 21 Sept, Mon 28 Sept, Mon 5 Oct & Mon 12 Oct

For group bookings, custom dates and training can be arranged. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Course Timeline

Our Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate course is taught live online through 8 x 2-hour sessions, led by our expert trainers.
Sessions can be flexible, taking place weekly or over a few days, to suit both individuals and teams.

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Day 1

Preparing Data

🖥️ 2 x live online training sessions +
📄 4 hours of set tasks and activities

Day focus:

Identify & connect to data sources, profile, clean, transform & load data.

Day 2

Modelling Data

🖥️ 2 x live online training sessions +
📄 4 hours of set tasks and activities

Day focus:

Create a data model, calculate using DAX, optimise model performance.

Day 3

Visualising & Analysing Data

🖥️ 2 x live online training sessions +
📄 4 hours of set tasks and activities

Day focus:

Create & enhance reports for usability, analyse, identifying patterns & trends.

Day 4

Manage & Secure Power BI

🖥️ 2 x live online training sessions +
📄 4 hours of set tasks and activities

Day focus:

Create and manage workspaces & dashboards, secure & govern Power BI items.

Self Study

Independent Learning

🕑 Flexible hours
📅 Completed in your own time

How it works:

You’ll receive a list of additional resources to expand and reinforce your knowledge

Exam Preparation

Demo Exam

⏱️ Approximately 100 minutes
✔️ Completed in your own time

How it works:

Interact with different question types in the same user interface you’ll use during the exam.

Final Exam

Online Exam (Invigilated)

⏱️ 100 minutes (your chosen day / time)
✔️ Variety of questions

How it works:

You will have 100 minutes to complete the assessment. Explore the exam experience.

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FAQs

🪙 What are the payment options for this course?

We offer a range of flexible payment methods, including the ability to spread the cost over 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna’s Pay in 3. Learn more about Klarna Payment details will be discussed during the enquiry process, ensuring you choose the option that works best for you or your organisation.

✔️ What are the entry requirements for this course?

There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in data modelling, DAX formula creation and visualising data would be advantageous.

✅ What is needed to take part in Power BI Data Analyst Associate training?

A reliable device, ideally with a webcam, and a stable internet connection to participate in the live online sessions. A laptop or desktop is recommended for the best learning experience.
Sufficient spoken English to follow the tutor during live training sessions, and strong reading comprehension to understand and complete the final exam.
You will need to download and install Power BI Desktop. This can be found on the Microsoft Download Centre.