Microsoft - Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

PL-300 validates a candidate's ability to prepare, model, visualize, analyze, and secure data with Microsoft Power BI, across four skill areas: preparing data via Power Query (connections, profiling, cleaning, transforming, loading), modeling data (table and relationship design, DAX calculations including CALCULATE and time intelligence, performance optimization), visualizing and analyzing data (report authoring, formatting, storytelling features, paginated reports, Copilot-assisted narratives, AI visuals, patterns and trends), and managing and securing Power BI assets (workspaces, apps, dashboards, distribution, gateways, scheduled refresh, row-level security, sensitivity labels). The exam assesses proficiency with Power Query (M) and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and the candidate's judgment in selecting between Import, DirectQuery, and DirectLake storage modes, applying conditional formatting, configuring drillthrough and bookmarks, and applying governance controls.