genpact$90k median pay
29 postings
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Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
Validates skills in preparing, modeling and visualizing data with Power BI, and managing and securing reports and models.
Summary
PL-300 is Microsoft's certification for Power BI data analysts. It covers preparing data in Power Query, modeling and writing DAX, building and enhancing reports, and managing and securing workspaces and semantic models.
Good fit if
- You build Power BI reports or dashboards, or want to
- You are comfortable with Power Query and DAX measures
- Data analyst postings in your market mention Power BI
Look elsewhere if
- You have never opened Power BI: build a few reports first
- Your team standardizes on Tableau: Tableau Data Analyst
- You want to build the data platform behind reports: Fabric Data Engineer
Salary & jobs
105 US job postings ask for Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, with Associate F A I2C 5A as the most common job title. The median pay is $115k a year; most fall between $94k and $135k.
Top-paying job titles
Most common job titles
| Job title |
|---|
Top-paying employers
genpact| Job title | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate F A I2C 5A | - | 3 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | - | 3 |
| Data Analyst | - | 3 |
| Power Bi Developer | - | 3 |
| Associate Director Finance Advisory 3 | - | 2 |
| Associate Director Industry Advisory 3 | - | 2 |
| Associate Director People Advisory 3 | - | 2 |
| Business Analyst | - | 2 |
| Business Intelligence Developer | - | 2 |
| Data Analyst AI Automation | - | 2 |
| Manager Data Reporting Analytics | - | 2 |
| Power Platform Developer | - | 2 |
| Technical Administrative Support | - | 2 |
| Accounting Business Intelligence Supervisor | - | 1 |
| Analyst Bi Reporting And Data Visualization 4A | - | 1 |
Top employers
genpact29 postings
$90k median pay
Most common title: Associate F A I2C 5A
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CDW Corporation2 postings
Most common title: Technical Administrative Support
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Prometheus Federal Services2 postings
Most common title: Power Platform Developer
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Teledyne2 postings
Most common title: Manager Data Reporting Analytics
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)2 postings
Most common title: Bi Engineer Power Bi Data Analytics Visualization
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The Planet Group2 postings
Most common title: Epicor Business Data Analyst
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ddcdine2 postings
Most common title: Intermediate Power Bi Developer
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Accenture1 postings
Most common title: Readiness Response Recovery Security AI Developer
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Cost
What holders say
Proof that you did the learning
New graduates and career switchers say PL-300 shows they did structured learning. People caution against expecting it to decide a hiring outcome on its own.
Helps with screening, less in interviews
Holders say it helps a resume get past keyword filters, but interviewers care more about what you can build. Many suggest pairing it with SQL skills or project work.
Worth more with business experience
People without professional BI experience are told PL-300 alone rarely lands a job, especially a remote one, and that business knowledge combined with Power BI matters more.
Renewal
Power BI Data Analyst Associate is valid for one year.
- Validity
- 1 year
- Renewal requirement
- Free online assessment
- Renewal fee
- None
The assessment opens six months before expiry on Microsoft Learn. It is unproctored and open book, and you can retake it as often as you need before the expiry date.
Microsoft Certification renewal ↗Alternatives
DP-600$165 required · Intermediate
The next step if you build semantic models and analytics solutions in Fabric.
Tableau Data Analyst$200 required · Entry
The comparable analyst certification if your team uses Tableau.
DP-900$99 required · Entry
A gentler introduction to Azure data concepts before PL-300.
FAQ
How much does the PL-300 exam cost?
$165 in the US. Microsoft sets the fee by the country you test in.
Is the PL-300 exam hard?
It goes beyond building visuals into DAX, data modeling and Power BI service administration, so it is harder than it looks if you have only used Power BI casually.
Do I need experience to take PL-300?
There is no prerequisite. Microsoft does expect you to be proficient with Power Query and DAX.
How long is PL-300 valid?
One year. Renew for free with an online assessment on Microsoft Learn in the six months before it expires.
Last updated October 2026