Is the course training section for Power BI Financial Analyst exam free ?

Question

Dear Microsoft Team,

I would like to take exams and obtain certification on Microsoft Power. I have below queries that need your advice :

1. How many courses are there for Power BI ?
2. To gain the certification (e.g. Financial Analyst on Power BI Intermediate, I understand there are courses, preparation training before taking the exam. May I know if these training are free ?
3. Is there any time limit to take the exams ? (e.g. on or before the commencement of the course materials ?

Your advice will be helpful for me to decide which course to take and my plan for getting the certification. Thank you for your assistance.

Best regards,

Alice Woo

Answer 1

Hi Alice Woo,

Thank you for reaching out on the Microsoft Q&A forum, and for your interest in Power BI certification. Here’s a quick summary to address your queries:

Courses: Microsoft offers free, self-paced Power BI training on https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/powerplatform/power-bi.

Training Cost: All official training content on Microsoft Learn is completely free.

Exam Cost: The certification exam, PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, costs approximately USD $165 (pricing may vary by region).

Exam Timing: There is no time limit to take the exam after completing the training. The certification is valid for 1 year and can be renewed for free online.

If you have further questions or need help selecting a learning path, feel free to comment. We’re happy to assist.

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