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Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) Exam Preparation

Build Power BI reports and models and prepare to sit the Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst exam.

  • 5 days
  • Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
  • Afriskora Certificate of Completion
  • Prepares you for PL-300

Course overview

Power BI is one of the most requested data skills in African job adverts. This course covers the full PL-300 skills outline: preparing data, modelling, visualising and analysing, and managing workspaces. Participants build a complete reporting solution, practise with exam-style questions and leave ready to book the Microsoft exam.

Who should attend

  • Analysts and report developers
  • Finance and M&E professionals
  • Excel power users moving to Power BI
  • Candidates for the PL-300 exam

What you will be able to do

  • Connect to, clean and transform data with Power Query
  • Design star-schema data models
  • Write DAX measures for business metrics
  • Build and publish interactive reports
  • Approach the PL-300 exam with a clear study plan

Course outline

  1. Day 1Prepare the data

    • • Power BI Desktop tour
    • • Connecting to data sources
    • • Power Query transformations
    • • Data profiling and quality

  2. Day 2Model the data

    • • Star schema design
    • • Relationships and cardinality
    • • Calculated columns vs measures
    • • Date tables

  3. Day 3DAX for analysts

    • • CALCULATE and filter context
    • • Time intelligence
    • • Iterators and variables
    • • Performance tips

  4. Day 4Visualise and analyse

    • • Report design
    • • Drill-through and bookmarks
    • • AI visuals and analytics
    • • Row-level security

  5. Day 5Deploy and exam readiness

    • • Workspaces and sharing
    • • Refresh and gateways
    • • Practice exam questions
    • • Booking the exam

About the PL-300 exam

This course prepares you for the PL-300 exam offered by the Microsoft certifications. You apply for and sit the exam separately with the certifying body. More Microsoft exam preparation →

PMI, PMP, CAPM, HRCI, PHR, SPHR, IIBA, CBAP, ECBA, ILM and Microsoft are trademarks of their respective owners. Afriskora Training Solutions is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations unless stated. Certification exams are booked with and administered by the certifying bodies.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) Exam Preparation course?

The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online. This course also prepares you for the PL-300 exam, which you book and sit separately with the certifying body.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.

How do I book and pay?

Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.

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