Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Intermediate Level

Validate expertise in transforming data into actionable insights using Microsoft Power BI for impactful business decisions.
The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification equips professionals with advanced skills to prepare, model, visualize, and analyse data using Power BI. It validates the ability to design scalable data models, create compelling reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions. Ideal for analysts seeking to enhance their expertise in Power BI tools like Power Query and DAX, this certification emphasizes security, performance optimization, and real-world business value delivery.

Course Summary:

PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst – A 3-day instructor-led training covering data preparation, modeling, visualization, and Power BI deployment.

The PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst course teaches best practices for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. You’ll learn to access and process data from various sources (relational and non-relational), apply security standards, and manage reports and dashboards for sharing. The hands-on training also covers building and publishing paginated reports in the Power BI service.

Fees:

RM2,800 – RM3,174

Intakes:

8-10 Apr 2025 | 5-7 May 2025 | 11-13 Jun 2025

Skills measured:

  • Prepare Data (25–30%):
    Connect to data sources, clean/transform data using Power Query, and resolve inconsistencies.

  • Model Data (25–30%): 
    Build relationships, optimize models with DAX, and implement row-level security.

  • Visualize & Analyze Data (25–30%): 
    Design interactive reports, apply advanced analytics (e.g., AI insights), and enable self-service dashboards.

  • Deploy & Maintain Assets (15–20%): 
    Manage datasets, configure data refresh, and secure Power BI workspaces.

Who is this for?

  • Data Analysts transforming raw data into actionable insights.

  • BI Developers/Consultants designing enterprise-level Power BI solutions.

  • IT Professionals managing Power BI deployments.

  • Students/Career Changers seeking entry into data analytics roles. Prerequisites: Foundational Power BI knowledge; experience with data repositories and DAX recommended.

Unlock career growth with certifications proven to boost salaries, job security, and industry credibility.

21% salary increase reported by certified Power BI analysts compared to non-certified peers (Microsoft Blog).
87% of IT professionals hold certifications to stay competitive, with data analytics roles among the top in-demand skills (Microsoft Blog).
High Number of Job Vacancies: In the fourth quarter of 2023, Malaysia recorded 448,181 job vacancies, with 218,947 positions (48.9%) in the Professionals category, underscoring the robust demand for skilled professionals, including data analysts (MDEC Statistics).

Enhanced Data Skills with Power BI:

Gain expertise in Microsoft Power BI, a leading tool for data visualization and analysis, enabling you to transform raw data into actionable insights—highly sought after by employers in Malaysia and beyond. ​ 

Globally Recognized Credential:

Earn a certification from Microsoft, a trusted name in technology, boosting your credibility and employability in the competitive SEA job market.

Improved Data Analysis Skills:

The certification process equips professionals with advanced skills in data modeling, visualization, and analysis, enhancing their ability to derive actionable insights.

Practical, Hands-On Learning:

Master real-world skills through Microsoft’s practice assessments and labs, ensuring you are job-ready to tackle data challenges in industries like e-commerce, finance, and manufacturing.

Why choose Trainocate?

As an authorized Microsoft training partner and winner of the 2024 Microsoft Training Partner of the Year award, Trainocate offers expert-led training and access to industry-recognized resources, ensuring you are fully equipped to pursue your certification. With our support, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in Microsoft AI.

Certification Details

Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

100 minutes

Role:

Data Analyst

Product:

Power BI

Subject:

Data Analytics

Price:

$83 USD

Language offered:

English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Italian, Indonesian (Indonesia)

Open up new possibilities for your career

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This certification validates your skills in preparing, modelling, visualizing, analysing, and managing data using Microsoft Power BI, aligning with business and technical requirements. ​  

Microsoft offers a range of learning paths and resources through Microsoft Learn, including self-paced training and hands-on labs, to help you prepare effectively for the exam.

The exam is designed to assess your ability to prepare data, model data, visualize and analyze data, and manage and deploy Power BI solutions. It includes various question types to evaluate your practical skills.  

The certification is valid for 12 months. You can renew it by passing an online assessment on Microsoft Learn, ensuring your skills remain up to date with the latest features and best practices.  

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