Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Prepare for the PL-300 exam and become a certified Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) course prepares professionals to leverage Power BI for transforming raw data into actionable business insights. This instructor-led training aligns with the official Microsoft exam outline and covers every competency required to design, build, and deploy robust analytical solutions using Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and the broader Microsoft data ecosystem.
What This Course Covers
Participants will develop practical skills across the full analytics lifecycle — from connecting to and preparing data sources, through data modelling and DAX-based calculations, to the design of interactive reports and enterprise-scale deployment. Special emphasis is placed on real-world scenarios relevant to organisations operating in the GCC and Asia-Pacific regions, including multi-currency datasets, role-based access control, and governance with Microsoft Purview.
Hands-On, Exam-Aligned Learning
Every module maps directly to the official PL-300 exam domains and their published weightings. Delegates work through guided labs using realistic business datasets, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with immediate practical application. Our experienced instructors bring deep industry expertise, ensuring that learning outcomes are relevant to modern data-driven enterprises across finance, retail, government, and healthcare sectors.
Career Impact
Achieving the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate credential validates your ability to enable business users to understand their data through intuitive visualisations. This certification is increasingly sought after across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets, where digital transformation initiatives are driving strong demand for certified analytics professionals.
What You'll Learn
Prepare, clean, and transform data from multiple sources using Power Query in Power BI Desktop
Design and implement optimised data models including star schemas, relationships, and calculated tables
Create advanced DAX measures and calculated columns to deliver meaningful business metrics
Build interactive, accessible, and visually compelling reports and dashboards in Power BI
Deploy, manage, and secure Power BI content using workspaces, apps, and row-level security
Enhance and optimise reports and datasets for performance, scalability, and enterprise governance
Who Should Attend
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Business Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
- Data Engineer
- IT Professional
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic data concepts and experience working with data in Microsoft Excel or a similar tool is recommended. A foundational understanding of cloud services and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem is beneficial. No prior Power BI experience is required.
Course Curriculum
- Identify and connect to data sources including files, databases, and online services
- Configure data source settings and manage credentials
- Select a storage mode (Import, DirectQuery, Live Connection, Composite)
- Use Power Query to profile, clean, and transform data
- Resolve data quality issues and inconsistencies
- Combine queries using append and merge operations
- Configure and apply query parameters
- Create and manage reusable Power Query functions
What's Included
- Official courseware & materials
- Hands-on lab exercises
- Practice exam questions
- Exam voucher guidance
- Post-course support (30 days)
- Certificate of completion
Upcoming Training Dates
Your Instructor
Hasit Mankad
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) · 23+ Years Experience
Hasit Mankad is the Founder of TACMinds and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 23+ years of hands-on IT training and consulting experience. He has trained 4,500+ professionals across 14+ countries in GCC, Europe, India and Africa. Certifications: CEH, SC-100, AZ-305, SC-200, SC-300, AWS SAA, FinOps, PMP and 40+ others. Clients include ADNOC, RAK Bank, Ernst & Young, Ministry of IT Qatar and Dubai Islamic Bank. Known for 94%+ first-attempt certification pass rates.
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