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Microsoft Power BI: PL-300 Certification Prep (Data Analyst)
Microsoft Power BI: PL-300 Certification Prep (Data Analyst) is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Data Analytics. It is structured in 13 modules with 6 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 13K ratings on Udemy, with 81K enrolled.
Part of our Data Analytics courses collection, where we compare it against 22 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (13K reviews) |
| Learners | 81K |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
13 modulesThe 13-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Getting Started
Module 2 · Preparing for the PL-300 Exam
Module 3 · Setting Up Power BI Desktop & Service
Module 4 · Data Prep: Getting Data from Different Sources
Module 5 · Data Prep: Profiling
Module 6 · Data Prep: Cleaning, Transforming & Loading
Module 7 · Data Modeling 101
Module 8 · Data Modeling: DAX Calculations
Module 9 · Data Visualization: Creating Reports & Dashboards
Module 10 · Data Analysis: Enhancing Reports
Module 11 · Deploying & Maintaining Deliverables
Module 12 · Practice Exam
Module 13 · Wrapping Up
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 13K learners on Udemy (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
Is Microsoft Power BI: PL-300 Certification Prep (Data Analyst) free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Microsoft Power BI: PL-300 Certification Prep (Data Analyst) come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is Microsoft Power BI: PL-300 Certification Prep (Data Analyst) suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Microsoft Power BI: PL-300 Certification Prep (Data Analyst) cover?
It is organised into 13 modules, starting with Getting Started and going on to Preparing for the PL-300 Exam, Setting Up Power BI Desktop & Service, Data Prep: Getting Data from Different Sources, Data Prep: Profiling, among others. The full outline is on this page.