Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI (PL-100)
Power BI skills are non-negotiable for data-driven decision-making—and employers are actively hiring. This focused course cuts through the noise, teaching you dashboard design, data modelling, and interactive reporting in under 90 minutes so you can start building production-ready visualizations immediately.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for analysts, business intelligence professionals, and data enthusiasts who need practical Power BI competency fast. The tight duration is a strength for busy professionals, though you’ll want supplementary practice labs to master advanced DAX formulas.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Power BI’s core interface, connecting live data sources, transforming raw datasets, and designing interactive dashboards that tell a story. The course covers essential visualizations—bar charts, KPIs, maps, and custom visuals—plus filtering, slicing, and drill-through functionality that separates novice reports from professional-grade analytics.
Ben Howard walks you through real-world scenarios: building executive dashboards, creating drill-down reports, and publishing to Power BI Service. You’ll learn how to structure data for performance, apply conditional formatting, and use Power Query to clean messy datasets—skills that translate directly into your first day on the job.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Business Analysts: Need to convert raw data into actionable dashboards without deep SQL knowledge. Power BI’s visual interface accelerates your workflow.
- Data Professionals Upskilling: Already comfortable with Excel or SQL; ready to move into modern BI tooling. This course bridges that gap efficiently.
- Career Switchers into Analytics: Want proof of Power BI competency for job applications. Pluralsight’s vendor credibility carries weight with recruiters.
May not suit:
- Advanced DAX Developers: If you’re already writing complex measures and optimising data models, this introductory pace won’t challenge you.
- Enterprise BI Architects: This course focuses on end-user reporting, not governance, security frameworks, or large-scale deployment strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI (PL-100) take?
The course runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Most learners complete it in one sitting, though you’ll benefit from pausing to practise dashboard builds in Pluralsight’s sandbox environment.
Do I need prior Power BI experience?
No. The course assumes familiarity with data concepts (rows, columns, filters) but teaches Power BI from first principles. Basic Excel knowledge is helpful but not essential.
Will this prepare me for the PL-100 certification exam?
This course covers PL-100 exam domains, but it’s a foundational introduction rather than comprehensive exam prep. Pair it with Microsoft Learn modules and hands-on labs for full certification readiness.
Can I access Pluralsight’s sandbox labs during the course?
Yes. Pluralsight includes interactive labs where you build dashboards live. This hands-on element is crucial—watching alone won’t build muscle memory.
Course by Ben Howard on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 26m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
