PL-300
1Prepare the Data
25–30%
2Model the Data
25–30%
3Visualize and Analyze the Data
25–30%
4Manage and Secure Power BI
15–20%
Exam guide · PL-300
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam guide
Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number of questions for PL-300: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 100 minutes. You need 700 out of 1000 to pass. It costs $165 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
- Time
- 100 min
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Intermediate
- Role
- Power BI Data Analyst
- Renewal
- Yearly, free
- Exam code
- PL-300
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Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for PL-300. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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How many questions are on the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam?
Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number for PL-300: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 100 minutes.
What is the passing score for Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate?
You need 700 out of 1000: the same for every Microsoft technical exam.
How much does the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam cost?
$165 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does PL-300 retire?
Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for PL-300. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate?
Weight your time like the exam: Prepare the Data, Model the Data and Visualize and Analyze the Data carry the most (25–30% each). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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