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PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Learn skills for Microsoft PL-300 certification using the free Power BI Desktop. Power Query, DAX, M.
PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Data Analytics. It is structured in 20 modules with 6 stated learning outcomes, over 28 hours. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 38.6K ratings on Udemy, with 20 enrolled.
Part of our Data Analytics courses collection, where we compare it against 18 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 28 hours |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (38.6K reviews) |
| Learners | 20 |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
20 modulesThe 20-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 28 hours.
Module 1 · Introduction
Module 2 · Part 1 Level 1: Creating and formatting a table visualization
Module 3 · Part 1 Level 2: Formatting our first visualization
Module 4 · Part 1 Level 3: Creating different visualizations: Matrices and bar charts
Module 5 · Part 1 Level 4: Adding more control to your visualizations - Filters and slicers
Module 6 · Part 1 Level 4b: Sort, small multiples, bookmarks and the Selection Pane
Module 7 · Part 1 Level 4c: Drillthrough, Buttons and Tooltip Pages
Module 8 · Part 1 Level 5: Other visualizations
Module 9 · Part 1 Level 6: Mapping
Module 10 · Part 1 Level 7: Measure performance by using KPIs, gauges and cards
Module 11 · Part 1 Level 8a: Identify patterns, trends and Other Visualization Items: Part 1
Module 12 · Part 1 Level 8b: Identify patterns, trends and Other Visualization Items: Part 2
Module 13 · Part 1 Level 8c: Identify patterns, trends and Other Visualization Items: Part 3
Module 14 · Additional videos - Visualize and Analyze the Data
Module 15 · End of Part 1
Module 16 · Part 2 Get and Transform Data: Level 1 - Home Part 1
Module 17 · Part 2 Level 1 - Get Data - Home
Module 18 · Part 2 Level 2 - Getting Multiple files
Module 19 · Part 2 Level 3 - Transform Menu
Module 20 · Part 2 Level 4 - Transform - Text and Numbers
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 38.6K learners on Udemy (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
Is PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI 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 PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI 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.
How long does PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst take?
Udemy lists it at 28 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does PL-300 certification prep: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst cover?
It is organised into 20 modules, starting with Introduction and going on to Part 1 Level 1: Creating and formatting a table visualization, Part 1 Level 2: Formatting our first visualization, Part 1 Level 3: Creating different visualizations: Matrices and bar charts, Part 1 Level 4: Adding more control to your visualizations - Filters and slicers, among others. The full outline is on this page.