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Microsoft Power BI Certification Training (PL-300)

CertOcean's Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) training is a live, instructor-led online course. You learn in 14 live sessions (27 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 9 curriculum modules and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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Course overview

About the Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) training

Power BI training teaches you to turn data into interactive reports and dashboards with Microsoft Power BI, one of the most widely used business intelligence tools. This course covers the full workflow, from getting and cleaning data to modeling, DAX, visualization and sharing in the Power BI service.

Why take this Power BI course?

  • It prepares you for the PL-300 exam, which earns the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.
  • You can start without any programming or analytics background.
  • Hands-on labs, assignments, quizzes and a final project build real, job-ready skills.

This course includes

  • Instructor-led sessions27 hours of live online classes. Weekend batch: 9 sessions of 3 hours each.
  • Real-life case studiesWork on a live project based on a real use case, applying the Power BI concepts from the course.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to the LMS, including slides, quizzes, installation guides and class recordings.
  • 24/7 expert supportOur support team is available 24x7 to answer technical questions through a ticket-based system, for life.
  • ForumUse the community forum to learn through peer discussion and knowledge sharing.
  • CertificationComplete the final project to receive CertOcean's Business Analyst using Power BI certificate. You earn the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification by passing the PL-300 exam.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Load, clean and model data in Power BI Desktop
  • Write DAX formulas for calculated columns and measures
  • Build clear reports and visuals using data visualization best practices
  • Create dashboards, publish them to the Power BI service and use Q&A
  • Connect to data sources and set up data gateways and Power BI Report Server
  • Add advanced analytics to reports with R and Python visuals

What is Power BI, and why learn it?

Power BI is Microsoft's business analytics service for building interactive reports and dashboards. Its self-service features let business users create their own reports without relying on IT or database administrators. You build reports in Power BI Desktop and share them through the cloud-based Power BI service, which is why Power BI skills are in demand for analyst roles.

What will you learn in this Power BI course?

This Power BI training gives you complete, hands-on knowledge of Power BI and the practice to solve real industry projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Connect to data and clean it with Power Query
  • Build semantic models and manage relationships
  • Write DAX calculations and measures
  • Design reports with charts, maps, KPIs and custom visuals
  • Create dashboards and publish them to the Power BI service
  • Use Copilot in Power BI to summarize reports and ask questions in plain language
  • Use data gateways, scheduled refresh and Power BI Report Server
  • Apply row-level security
  • Add R and Python visuals for advanced analytics

Who should take Power BI training?

This Power BI course is a strong fit for:

  • Business analysts
  • Business intelligence managers
  • Statisticians and analysts
  • Data scientists
  • Project managers

What are the prerequisites for Power BI training?

You don't need any technical background to learn Power BI. Some knowledge of these helps:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Python (for the advanced analytics module)

What are the system requirements for Power BI Desktop?

Power BI Desktop runs on Windows. The minimum requirements are:

  • Windows 10 or later, or Windows Server 2016 or later
  • .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and Microsoft Edge WebView2
  • At least 2 GB of available memory (4 GB or more recommended)
  • A 64-bit (x64) processor of 1 GHz or faster
  • A screen resolution of at least 1440 x 900

Mac users can run Power BI Desktop in a Windows virtual machine or use the Power BI service in a browser.

Curriculum

Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) course syllabus

9 modules · 73 topics · 27 hours of live training

Introduction to Power BI 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn what Power BI is, its core principles and its basic features.
  • Business intelligence
  • Self-service business intelligence (SSBI) and SSBI tools
  • What Power BI is and why companies use it
  • Benefits of Power BI
  • The Power BI workflow
  • Components and architecture of Power BI
  • Building blocks of Power BI
Power BI Desktop and Power Query 13 topics
  • Learning goal: Get data from different sources into Power BI Desktop, transform it with Power Query and model it.
  • Power BI Desktop overview
  • Data sources in Power BI Desktop
  • Connecting to data sources
  • The Power Query Editor
  • Transforming and cleaning data
  • Combining data: merge and append
  • Cleaning irregularly formatted data
  • Views in Power BI Desktop
  • Data modeling
  • Managing relationships and cross-filter direction
  • Calculated tables and measures
  • Optimizing data models
Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) 10 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn the fundamentals of DAX in Power BI Desktop.
  • Why DAX matters
  • Core DAX concepts
  • DAX syntax and operators
  • Data types in DAX
  • Calculated columns vs. measures
  • DAX functions
  • DAX tables and filtering
  • DAX queries
  • Parameter naming conventions
Data Visualization in Power BI 11 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn data visualization best practices and the main Power BI visuals.
  • Introduction to Power BI visuals
  • Charts
  • Tables and matrices
  • Slicers
  • Map visuals
  • Gauges and cards
  • KPI visuals
  • Custom visuals
  • Colors, shapes, text boxes and images
  • Page layout, formatting and layer order
Dashboards, Copilot and Sharing in the Power BI Service 9 topics
  • Learning goal: Create dashboards, publish and share them in the Power BI service, and use Copilot to explore your data.
  • Introduction to the Power BI service and workspaces
  • Dashboards vs. reports
  • Creating and configuring dashboards
  • Sharing content with apps and permissions
  • Copilot in Power BI: report summaries and questions in plain language
  • Preparing your semantic model for AI so Copilot gives accurate answers
  • Why Microsoft is retiring the Q&A feature by the end of 2026
  • Power BI Embedded
Connecting to Data Sources 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Connect Power BI directly to databases and services, and use live connections.
  • Using Excel data in Power BI
  • Connecting directly to Azure SQL Database, SQL Server Analysis Services, MySQL and Spark
  • Import vs. DirectQuery and live connections
  • The Power BI REST API
  • Power BI Mobile
Power BI Report Server, Gateways and Security 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand data gateways, scheduled refresh and Power BI Report Server, and secure your data.
  • Power BI Report Server basics
  • The web portal for reports and KPIs
  • Paginated reports
  • Row-level security
  • Data gateways
  • Scheduled refresh
  • REST API and URL access
Advanced Analytics in Power BI with R and Python 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Build R and Python visuals in Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service.
  • R integration in Power BI Desktop
  • Creating R visuals
  • R-powered custom visuals
  • R visuals in the Power BI service
  • R script security
  • Creating visuals with Python
Power BI In-Class Project 1 topics
  • Learning goal: Build a complete Power BI project that brings together everything you learned, and shape it to a company's requirements.

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How much does the Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) course cost?

The Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) training costs $439, down from the regular $499 (you save 12%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

How long is the Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 27 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 14 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Do I need coding experience to learn Power BI?

No. This Power BI course needs no coding experience. You only need a laptop and a good internet connection.

What will I be able to do after Power BI training?

After Power BI training you can prepare and model data, write DAX, build reports and dashboards, and publish, refresh and secure them in the Power BI service. You are also ready to prepare for the PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam.

Can beginners take this Power BI course?

Yes. Complete beginners can take this course. It starts with business intelligence basics, so you can use it to learn Power BI from scratch or to prepare for the PL-300 certification.

What if I miss a Power BI class?

You won't miss any content. You can choose either option:

  • Watch the recording of the session anytime.
  • Attend the missed session in an upcoming live batch.
Can I get help after I finish the Power BI training?

Yes. You get lifetime access to our technical support team, available 24x7 to answer your questions.

Will I get a certificate after the Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training.

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