Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate – Coursera

Become a Power BI Data Analyst with this hands‑on professional certificate. No experience needed—learn to turn raw data into actionable business insights with Microsoft tools.
Instructor: Microsoft-certified instructors and industry experts providing video lectures, demos, and guided labs aligned with global data analytics standards.
Language: English (Subtitles available in multiple languages on Coursera)
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What you'll learn

  • Prepare and clean data using Power BI and Excel

  • Create powerful visualizations: charts, dashboards, KPIs

  • Design scalable data models & apply DAX formulas

  • Share and publish reports via Power BI service

  • Master reporting best practices for business insights

  • Prepare for Microsoft’s Data Analyst (PL-300) exam

Course includes

  • A series of 5 project-based courses (~80–100 hours total)

  • Interactive labs, case studies, and practice datasets

  • Professional certificate valid for academic and career advancement

  • Flexible, self-paced learning with access across devices

  • Preparation aligned with Microsoft’s PL‑300 Data Analyst certification

Launch your analytics career with the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate on Coursera. This beginner-friendly program equips you with the skills to design, build, and share data-driven insights using Microsoft Power BI. In as little as 3 months, you will gain expertise in data preparation, visualization, and modeling—aligned with Microsoft’s PL-300 certification. Ideal for government job aspirants seeking a Plan B career in data analytics, this course builds real-world skills with hands-on labs and a globally recognized credential from Microsoft.

Made for

  • Beginners with no prior data analytics experience

  • Government job aspirants building a Plan B in analytics

  • Career changers seeking roles as Data Analysts or Business Intelligence professionals

  • Students and working professionals aiming for Microsoft credentialed analytics expertise

Course Content

  • Preparing Data for Analysis (Power BI & Excel)

  • Data Transformation & Modeling

  • Visualization & Dashboard Development

  • DAX Fundamentals & Analytics

  • Report Deployment & Business Insights

  • Certification Exam Prep (PL-300) *
    *Recommended next step after completing the specialization