Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Getting started with PL-300? Whether you are new to Power BI or looking to formalize your experience, this session will help you understand the path ahead and what to focus on first.
We will walk through the core areas of the Power BI Data Analyst certification exam by following the journey your data takes, from preparing and modeling your data to building reports and delivering insights through effective visualizations. You will see how each step builds on the next and how it all comes together to tell clear, compelling data stories.
We will also share practical tips for building your skills, approaching the exam, and gaining hands-on experience along the way. If you want to go deeper, we will point you to on-demand sessions for each topic so you can continue learning at your own pace.
đź”— Resources to prepare: https://aka.ms/pl300/prepare
đź”— Register for Data Days: https://aka.ms/datadays
đź“Ť This session is a part of a series. Learn more here: https://aka.ms/datadayslive/cert-y
#MSFTReactor #learnconnectbuild #DataDays #getcertified
Chapter markers:
0:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
1:30 Speaker Introductions
4:28 Data Days Contests and Community Opportunities
8:23 Understanding the PL-300 Certification
10:54 Overview of Power BI Workflow and Exam Structure
12:12 Choosing between PL-300, DP-600, and other Data Exams
15:45 The Importance of Data Preparation
17:36 Exam Skill Weighting and Strategy
22:10 Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile Components
23:35 Power BI Workflow: From Data Connection to Security
25:56 Deep Dive into Preparing Data
29:25 Understanding Storage Modes (Import vs. DirectQuery)
31:37 Data Profiling and Cleaning Best Practices
35:00 Modeling Data for Performance (Star Schema)
39:40 Mastering DAX and Performance Optimization
42:53 Visualizing and Analyzing Data: Designing Effective Reports
48:54 Accessibility and Usability in Reports
51:11 Utilizing Built-in AI Features
52:59 Managing and Securing Power BI Content
56:07 Workspace Roles and Security Principles
58:14 Final Tips and Exam Preparation Strategies
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Getting started with PL-300? Whether you are new to Power BI or looking to formalize your experience, this session will help you understand the path ahead and what to focus on first.
We will walk through the core areas of the Power BI Data Analyst certification exam by following the journey your data takes, from preparing and modeling your data to building reports and delivering insights through effective visualizations. You will see how each step builds on the next and how it all comes together to tell clear, compelling data stories.
We will also share practical tips for building your skills, approaching the exam, and gaining hands-on experience along the way. If you want to go deeper, we will point you to on-demand sessions for each topic so you can continue learning at your own pace.
đź”— Resources to prepare: https://aka.ms/pl300/prepare
đź”— Register for Data Days: https://aka.ms/datadays
đź“Ť This session is a part of a series. Learn more here: https://aka.ms/datadayslive/cert-y
#MSFTReactor #learnconnectbuild #DataDays #getcertified
Chapter markers:
0:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
1:30 Speaker Introductions
4:28 Data Days Contests and Community Opportunities
8:23 Understanding the PL-300 Certification
10:54 Overview of Power BI Workflow and Exam Structure
12:12 Choosing between PL-300, DP-600, and other Data Exams
15:45 The Importance of Data Preparation
17:36 Exam Skill Weighting and Strategy
22:10 Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile Components
23:35 Power BI Workflow: From Data Connection to Security
25:56 Deep Dive into Preparing Data
29:25 Understanding Storage Modes (Import vs. DirectQuery)
31:37 Data Profiling and Cleaning Best Practices
35:00 Modeling Data for Performance (Star Schema)
39:40 Mastering DAX and Performance Optimization
42:53 Visualizing and Analyzing Data: Designing Effective Reports
48:54 Accessibility and Usability in Reports
51:11 Utilizing Built-in AI Features
52:59 Managing and Securing Power BI Content
56:07 Workspace Roles and Security Principles
58:14 Final Tips and Exam Preparation Strategies
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