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PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst in Singapore: Exam Domains, Funding and Practice Exams
Summary
PL-300 is the Microsoft credential for analysts who already build reports and want the associate-level credential. This guide covers what the exam measures, what the 3 days WSQ course covers, and what you pay after SkillsFuture funding — $708 for Singapore Citizens and PRs aged 21 and above, or $468 for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above.
Why PL-300 is worth sitting
Power BI is the default reporting tool across a large share of Singapore enterprises, and most people using it are self-taught. That usually shows up in the same places: data models that do not scale, DAX that returns the wrong number at the wrong grain, and dashboards that nobody trusts. PL-300 is the credential that certifies you can do the whole job properly — prepare, model, visualise and secure.
- The exam is evenly weighted across preparing, modelling and visualising data, so it certifies the full workflow rather than just chart-building.
- Data modelling and DAX are where self-taught analysts have the biggest gaps, and they carry 25–30% of the marks.
- Row-level security and workspace management are covered — the governance skills that separate a hobby report from a production one.
- Power BI Data Analyst is one of the most requested Microsoft credentials in Singapore analytics job listings.
The course is mapped to the Skills Framework under Data Analytics (TSC code ICT-BIN-3104-1.1), and leads to roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Specialist, Business Analyst, Data Visualization Specialist. Check the funding you qualify for.
The PL-300 exam at a glance
| Exam | PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst |
| Length | 100 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 out of 1000 (scaled — not 70%) |
| Certification | Power BI Data Analyst Associate |
| Renewal | Free online renewal every 12 months |
PL-300 exam domains and weightings
These are the skills measured on the official study guide. The weightings tell you where to spend your revision time.
| Skills measured | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Prepare the data | 25–30% |
| Model the data | 25–30% |
| Visualize and analyze the data | 25–30% |
| Manage and secure Power BI | 15–20% |
Source: official Microsoft study guide, skills measured as of 20 Apr 2026.
What the WSQ course covers
The 3 days (24 hrs) WSQ - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) course is pitched at Beginner to Intermediate level and is delivered in our Woodlands classroom with hands-on labs, followed by a 2 hrs assessment. The outline tracks the official objectives:
- Discover data analysis
- Get started building with Power BI
- Get data in Power BI
- Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI
- Design a data model in Power BI
- Introduction to creating measures using DAX in Power BI
- Optimize a model for performance in Power BI
- Work with Power BI visuals
- Create a data-driven story with Power BI reports
- Create dashboards in Power BI
- Work with AI visuals in Power BI
- Create and manage workspaces in Power BI
- Manage datasets in Power BI
- Implement row-level security
Practise before you book the exam
Course participants get free, unlimited access to our PL-300 practice exams on the Tertiary Infotech Practice Exam Portal, in both Practice Mode (with instant explanations) and timed Exam Mode. The portal offers non-participants 10 free questions per exam.
What you actually pay: funding for PL-300 training
The full fee is $1,200 before GST. As an SWDA-funded WSQ course, the subsidy depends on your citizenship, age and who is sponsoring you:
| Who you are | Subsidy | You pay (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-funded / international participants | – | $1,308 |
| Singapore Citizen or PR, aged 21 and above | 50% | $708 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above (MCES), or SME-sponsored | 70% | $468 |
GST of $108 is charged at 9% on the full course fee of $1,200, as required for SWDA-funded courses — the subsidy applies to the course fee, not the tax.
Funding for this course is valid from 29 Aug 2023 to 28 Aug 2027. You must register and complete the course within that window to qualify.
1. SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Singaporeans aged 25 and above have an opening SkillsFuture Credit of $500 plus any top-ups, and those aged 40 and above received a $4,000 Mid-Career top-up. Credit can offset the fee payable after subsidy, though the Mid-Career top-up cannot be used on this course. How to claim SkillsFuture Credit.
2. SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers can draw on SFEC to cover out-of-pocket costs when sponsoring staff. See our SFEC guide for who qualifies and how to claim.
3. PSEA
Singapore Citizens can use Post-Secondary Education Account funds to offset the fee payable after subsidy. This course carries the PSEA tag, so it is eligible.
4. UTAP
NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded fee under UTAP, capped at $250 a year, or $500 a year for members aged 40 and above. See the UTAP guide.
5. Absentee Payroll
Employers sponsoring staff can claim Absentee Payroll at $4.50 an hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per year, for the hours staff spend in training.
See the live fee breakdown for your profile →
Your route to certification
- Register for the 3 days WSQ course. Pick an intake on the course page and apply your funding at checkout.
- Attend and complete the assessment. You need at least 75% attendance and a pass in the 2 hrs assessment to receive your WSQ Statement of Attainment.
- Rehearse on the practice exams until you are consistently clearing the pass mark under timed conditions.
- Book and sit PL-300 through Pearson VUE. The certification exam is booked and paid for separately from the course.
Where to go after PL-300
For the enterprise analytics platform underneath, DP-700 on Microsoft Fabric is the natural progression. If you want the data-platform fundamentals first, DP-900 covers them. Browse the full Microsoft certification course catalogue to plan the next rung.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Power BI experience before this course?
Some familiarity helps — the course is pitched at beginner-to-intermediate level — but it starts from getting data in and builds up to modelling, DAX and security.
How much DAX does the exam cover?
DAX sits inside the modelling domain, which carries 25–30% of the marks. It is a substantial part of the exam and the area most candidates underestimate.
Is the exam fee included in the course fee?
No. The course covers training and the WSQ assessment; the PL-300 exam is booked separately through Pearson VUE.
Does PL-300 expire?
Yes. Like all Microsoft role-based certifications, it renews every 12 months through a free, unproctored online assessment on Microsoft Learn.
How long is the course?
3 days (24 hours), followed by a 2-hour assessment.
Register for Power BI Data Analyst training
Seats are limited and classes fill ahead of each intake. View upcoming dates and reserve your place on the WSQ - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) course page, or call us on +65 6100 0613 if you would like your funding worked out first.
