Missing hands-on practice labs in Data Analytics learning modules

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Hi Microsoft Q&A Team,

I am currently working through the Data Analytics learning paths on Microsoft Learn. While the theoretical content is comprehensive, I have found that almost none of the modules I’ve encountered so far include practical labs, sandboxes, or guided exercises.

Data Analytics is a highly technical, hands-on field. Mastering tools like Power BI, DAX, or SQL is very difficult through reading alone; it requires working with real datasets to understand data modeling and visualization.

I would like to ask:

Are there specific Data Analytics modules that include integrated labs which I might have missed?

Does Microsoft provide sample datasets or "Guided Projects" specifically designed to accompany these theoretical modules?

For those of us looking to gain the skills required for certifications (like the PL-300), how can we bridge the gap between this theory and the practical application required in a professional setting?

Providing an environment to practice these skills directly within the platform would significantly improve the learning experience.

Thank you.

This question is related to the following Learning Module

Answer 1

Hands On Labs https://aka.ms/PL300-Labs

Samples https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/create-reports/sample-datasets