Organizations accumulate growing volumes of data without being able to extract actionable insights on a daily basis. Excel spreadsheets reach their limits when facing data complexity, manual reports consume precious time and strategic decisions are made without reliable visualizations or up-to-date indicators. This lack of structured analytical skills directly hampers business team performance and the company’s ability to react quickly to market changes.
The PL-300 training transforms you into an operational, certified Power BI data analyst. Over 3 intensive days, you learn to connect varied data sources, transform and clean data with Power Query, model relationships using a star schema, create advanced measures with the DAX language, design impactful interactive visualizations and publish secure reports on the Power BI service. Hands-on exercises on cloud labs confront you with real datasets drawn from professional contexts. Delivered by MCT-certified trainers at ITTA in Geneva and Lausanne, this official MOC training prepares you for the Microsoft PL-300 Data Analyst Associate certification.
Module 1: Discover data analysis
Module 2: Get started building with Power BI
Module 3: Introduction to end-to-end analytics using Microsoft Fabric
Module 4: Get started with Copilot in Power BI
Module 5: Get data in Power BI
Module 6: Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI
Module 7: Choose a Power BI model framework
Module 8: Configure a semantic model
Module 9: Write DAX formulas for semantic models
Module 10: Create DAX calculations in semantic models
Module 11: Modify DAX filter context in semantic models
Module 12: Use DAX time intelligence functions in semantic models
Module 13: Create visual calculations in Power BI Desktop
Module 14: Optimize a model for performance in Power BI
Module 15: Scope report design requirements
Module 16: Design Power BI reports
Module 17: Enhance Power BI report designs for the user experience
Module 18: Perform analytics in Power BI
Module 19: Manage workspaces in Power BI service
Module 20: Manage semantic models in Power BI
Module 21: Choose a content distribution method
Module 22: Create dashboards in Power BI
Module 23: Secure data access in Power BI
Power BI has become the leading business intelligence tool with over 300,000 user organizations worldwide. In Switzerland, demand for professionals skilled in Power BI continues to grow, driven by enterprise digital transformation and the need to make data-driven decisions. Certified Power BI analysts turn raw data into decision-making dashboards that guide strategic choices at every level of the organization. This skill is sought after across all sectors: finance, healthcare, manufacturing, public services, consulting and retail. Getting PL-300 certified positions you as a recognized professional capable of creating measurable value from enterprise data. The Swiss job market particularly values this certification, with constantly increasing offers for Data Analyst profiles skilled in Power BI.
The first day focuses on data preparation, the fundamental foundation of any successful Power BI project. You learn to connect to varied sources (SQL databases, Excel and CSV files, web services, SharePoint) and transform data with Power Query Editor: cleaning, merging tables, calculated columns and data type management. The second day covers data modeling: you design star schemas, create table relationships and write DAX formulas for advanced calculations including CALCULATE, FILTER and time intelligence functions. The third day focuses on visualization and production deployment. You create interactive reports with charts, slicers and cross-filters. You configure workspaces, Power BI apps and row-level security (RLS). Each module alternates between theory and hands-on labs on a cloud environment.
The PL-300 exam evaluates your ability to prepare data, model, visualize, analyze and deploy Power BI solutions. It includes multiple-choice questions, case studies and practical scenarios. The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification is valid for one year and renewable free of charge via an online assessment on Microsoft Learn. ITTA’s MCT trainers share best practices for preparation, common exam pitfalls and priority areas to deepen. This certification is a worthwhile investment for your career in analytics and business intelligence, with strong recognition from Swiss and international employers.
ITTA delivers this official MOC training as a Microsoft Learning Partner at its centers in Geneva and Lausanne. Sessions are held on-site or as virtual classes according to your preference. Each participant accesses a dedicated cloud environment with Power BI Desktop, the Power BI service and datasets prepared specifically for the exercises. MCT-certified trainers bring their field experience from Power BI projects deployed in enterprises across various sectors. Groups remain small to allow individualized follow-up, address each participant’s specific questions and adapt the pace to group needs.
This training is designed for data analysts, management controllers, project managers, finance managers and anyone wishing to use Power BI professionally to create reports and dashboards. A good knowledge of Excel and relational databases is recommended to approach the exercises confidently. No prior Power BI experience is strictly required, although familiarity with the tool accelerates progress during labs. Professionals who have completed PL-900 have a solid foundation for this training.
Do I need to know Power BI before taking the PL-300 training?
No, the training starts from Power BI fundamentals. However, knowledge of Excel and relational database concepts greatly facilitates learning over the three days.
What is the difference between PL-300 and PL-900?
PL-900 covers the fundamentals of the entire Power Platform in one day. PL-300 focuses exclusively on Power BI at an intermediate level oriented toward data analysis, DAX modeling and report deployment.
Are hands-on labs accessible after the training?
Lab environments are available during the training duration. You can continue practicing with the free version of Power BI Desktop downloadable from the Microsoft website.
Does the training cover DAX in depth?
Yes, you learn to create measures, calculated columns and calculated tables with DAX. Advanced formulas like CALCULATE, FILTER, ALL and time intelligence functions are covered with hands-on exercises.
Can I take this training as a virtual class?
Yes, ITTA offers the PL-300 training on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in virtual class with the same cloud labs and personalized MCT trainer support.
How long is the PL-300 certification valid?
The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification is valid for one year. It can be renewed free of charge via an online assessment on Microsoft Learn before the expiration date.
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