Microsoft / Associate / PL-300
Power BI Data Analyst
Turn messy data into a trustworthy semantic model, clear reports and governed sharing.
THE REVISION PATH
Your topics, in order.
Read. Recall. Explain the alternative.
Power Query, Data Quality and Connection Modes
Clean before modeling; fold work toward the source.
Star Schemas, Relationships and Date Tables
Facts measure events; dimensions describe them.
DAX Context, Time Intelligence and Performance
A measure answers the current filter context.
Reports, Navigation and Accessible Storytelling
Choose the comparison before choosing the chart.
Patterns, Anomalies and Analytical Claims
A pattern is evidence to investigate, not proof of cause.
Workspaces, Refresh, Sharing and Row Security
Share the item; secure the rows; verify as the viewer.
How this guide is organised
Original revision notes arranged around practical decisions. The linked official objectives define the mapped scope; primary documentation supports the explanations. Read each topic, answer without looking, then explain why another option would fail.
- Official exam guide ↗ Scope authority
Revision material supports preparation; it does not guarantee every possible exam question. Check the exam version and official objectives before booking.