PL-300 Exam Format

• Total Questions: 40–60 (typically around 45–55 questions)

• Question Types:

o Multiple choice (single and multiple answer)

o Drag and drop

o Case studies

o Drop-down fill-in-the-blank

o Hot area (select correct parts of a diagram or UI)

o Scenario-based analysis

• Time Limit: 100–120 minutes

• Language: English and other supported languages

• Delivery Mode: Online or test center via Pearson VUE

Passing Score

• 700 out of 1000

Domains Covered (Exam Skills Outline)

1. Prepare data (15–20%)

2. Model data (30–35%)

3. Visualize and analyze data (25–30%)

4. Deploy and maintain assets (20–25%)

Would you like a breakdown of how to prepare for each section or mock test links?

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Great! Here's a breakdown of how to prepare for each section of the PL-300 exam, along with
recommended resources and some mock test links to help you get started:
1. Prepare Data (15–20%)

Topics:

• Get data from different sources (Excel, SQL, web, etc.)

• Clean, transform, and load data using Power Query

• Profile data for quality issues

Study Tips:

• Practice using Power Query Editor

• Understand transformations like merge, append, pivot/unpivot, change data types

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Prepare data

• YouTube: Guy in a Cube’s videos on Power Query

2. Model Data (30–35%)

Topics:

• Create and configure data models

• Define relationships

• Create measures using DAX

• Optimize model performance

Study Tips:

• Focus heavily on DAX functions (CALCULATE, FILTER, RELATED, etc.)

• Understand star schema and normalization basics

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Model data in Power BI

• SQLBI: DAX Guide

3. Visualize and Analyze Data (25–30%)

Topics:

• Create reports and dashboards

• Configure visualizations

• Apply filters, slicers, bookmarks

• Perform data analysis using Q&A, drillthrough, etc.

• Get hands-on with visuals like matrix, cards, line charts, slicers

• Learn to use Tooltips, Drilldown, Bookmarks, and Custom Visuals

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Visualize data

• Practice dashboards on Power BI Service

4. Deploy and Maintain Assets (20–25%)

Topics:

• Manage datasets and workspaces

• Configure data refresh

• Manage permissions and security (Row-Level Security - RLS)

Study Tips:

• Understand Power BI Service, Gateways, Workspace roles

• Practice publishing and sharing reports

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Deploy and maintain assets

Mock Tests & Practice Questions

1. Microsoft Official Sample Questions:

o Exam PL-300 sample questions

2. MeasureUp Practice Test (Official Partner - Paid):

o MeasureUp PL-300

3. Free Mock Tests:

o Tutorials Dojo Practice Test

o Whizlabs PL-300 (Free/Paid)

o ExamTopics (Community-based)

Would you like a custom 6-week study plan leading up to your May 26 exam?

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Perfect! Here's a custom 6-week study plan for the PL-300 Power BI Certification, starting today
(April 14) and ending just before your exam on May 25. The plan includes time for learning, hands-
on practice, revision, and mock tests.

PL-300 6-Week Study Plan (Starting April 14)

Weekly Themes Overview

Week Focus Area Topics

1 Fundamentals + Data Preparation Power BI basics, data sources, Power Query

2 Data Modeling Relationships, DAX, calculated columns

3 Visualization & Analysis Reports, visuals, filters, bookmarks

4 Deployment & Maintenance Publishing, workspaces, security

5 Full-Length Mock Tests + Weak Areas Daily practice + review wrong answers

6 Final Review & Strategy Recap + light study + rest before exam

Week 1: Apr 14 – Apr 20

Theme: Power BI Basics & Data Preparation

• Day 1–2: Introduction to Power BI (Desktop vs. Service, Interface, Use Cases)

• Day 3–5: Power Query Editor – connecting to sources, cleaning, merging, appending

• Day 6–7: Data profiling, shaping, and transforming using M code

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Get data with Power BI

• YouTube: Guy in a Cube Power Query tutorials

Week 2: Apr 21 – Apr 27

Theme: Data Modeling

• Day 1–3: Table relationships, cardinality, direction

• Day 4–5: DAX basics – calculated columns, measures

• Day 6–7: Common DAX functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, RELATED, IF, SWITCH

Resources:
 • Microsoft Learn: Model data

• SQLBI: DAX Guide

Week 3: Apr 28 – May 4

Theme: Visualizations & Data Analysis

• Day 1–2: Create visuals – tables, charts, slicers, maps, KPIs

• Day 3–4: Report filtering: visual-level, page-level, report-level, slicers

• Day 5–6: Bookmarks, drillthrough, tooltip pages, Q&A

• Day 7: Create your own report on a public dataset (e.g., Kaggle)

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Visualize data

Week 4: May 5 – May 11

Theme: Deploy & Maintain Assets

• Day 1–2: Workspaces, dashboards, dataset refresh, dataflows

• Day 3: Data gateways and on-prem sources

• Day 4–5: Row-Level Security (RLS) – dynamic vs. static

• Day 6–7: Review entire PL-300 syllabus & Microsoft Learn practice quiz

Resources:

• Microsoft Learn: Deploy and maintain assets

Week 5: May 12 – May 18

Theme: Mock Tests + Weak Area Review

• Daily:

o 1 full-length practice test (e.g., ExamTopics or Whizlabs)

o Review all incorrect answers

o Revise weak areas using Microsoft Learn or notes

Mock Tests:

• ExamTopics

• Whizlabs PL-300
Week 6: May 19 – May 25

Theme: Final Revision & Strategy

• Day 1–3: Go through quick notes, formulas, DAX shortcuts

• Day 4: One final mock test

• Day 5: Light revision – flashcards, weak topics

• Day 6 (May 25): REST, no intense study. Sleep well.