The PL-300 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure Power Platform. It validates your ability to prepare the data, model the data, visualize and analyze the data, and manage and secure Power BI.
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PL-300 is for Power BI data analysts, business intelligence analysts, and reporting analysts. Most work in finance, retail, healthcare, the public sector, or at consultancies.
Pearson Carter's 2026 Microsoft Business Applications salary guide benchmarks U.S. Power BI Developer salaries at $105,000 lower, $132,000 midpoint, and $160,000 upper. The guide uses the adjacent Power BI Developer title rather than Power BI Data Analyst, so treat these as a benchmark, not a direct salary average; actual pay varies by experience, location, and employer.
Start with Microsoft's free PL-300T00 course. Then use our PL-300 Exam Practice Test to check your knowledge against the exam skills.
Avoid exam dumps: using them can invalidate your score, revoke certifications you already hold, and bar you from future exams.
Search the Microsoft Training Services Partners directory for instructor-led options. Separately, current U.S. provider listings quote $1,795 for a three-day online class at TechSherpas and $1,895 for a three-day class at New Horizons.
If you purchase instructor-led training, Microsoft Training Services Partners usually provide access to official labs for about 90 days. Always check that the labs are from a Microsoft partner such as Skillable.
Depending on the exam, a trial licence could include demo data to practise with, but this is not guaranteed and Microsoft often changes its policies about free trials with demo data. If you prefer hands-on learning using labs, contact a Microsoft Training Services Partner for instructor-led training.