PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Pick how to study

• Try 10 free PL-300 questions
• PL-300 mock exam: timed, you pick the length
• PL-300 flashcards: spaced repetition
• PL-300 decision sheets: look-alike services, settled

The PL-300 exam

• Questions: 244

What PL-300 covers

Every question and flashcard is mapped to the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst skills outline so you only revise what is on the exam.

• Prepare the data
• Model the data
• Visualize and analyze the data
• Manage and secure Power BI

Why earn the PL-300 certification in 2026

PL-300 is Microsoft's associate-level certification for Power BI data analysts. Microsoft expects candidates to deliver insights from data and enable self-service analytics, with proficiency in Power Query and DAX. There is no prerequisite certification. The exam covers preparing data, modelling data, visualising and analysing data, and managing and securing Power BI.

Who should sit this exam

Business analysts creating Power BI dashboards, data analysts building enterprise reports, BI developers designing data models, and finance professionals automating reporting workflows.

Exam tips

• Master DAX measures: CALCULATE, time intelligence, and iterator functions
• Know star schema modeling: fact tables, dimension tables, and relationships
• Practice creating parameterized queries and incremental refresh
• Review Row-Level Security, workspace permissions, and deployment pipelines

PL-300 study resources

• Build a study plan: tell us your exam date and we schedule daily practice and review sessions backwards from the date.
• Decision sheets: each sheet settles one choice between look-alike services, verdict first, then the comparison, then the traps.

Frequently asked about PL-300

How many questions are in the PL-300 practice exam?

The PL-300 practice exam covers Power BI data modeling, DAX, report design, data visualization, and Power BI administration. The current question count is shown on the PL-300 landing page.

What is the difficulty level of PL-300?

PL-300 is an associate-level certification requiring hands-on Power BI experience. It covers intermediate to advanced topics including complex DAX calculations, data modeling best practices, and enterprise deployment.

Do I need SQL knowledge for PL-300?

While not mandatory, SQL knowledge is highly beneficial for PL-300 as it covers data transformation in Power Query and connecting to SQL databases. Strong DAX and M language skills are essential.

Other Associate certifications

• Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) practice exam
• Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) practice exam

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