Power BI DAX Fundamentals Training Course
Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence platform for transforming, analyzing, visualizing, and presenting data. Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a formula language that allows users to create custom calculations and expressions in Power BI to analyze data and derive insights.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level business analysts, data analysts, and developers who wish to learn the fundamentals of DAX in Power BI.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) in Power BI.
- Create custom calculations and expressions in Power BI for analyzing data and deriving insights.
- Learn best practices to optimize DAX performance.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Power BI and its capabilities
- Overview of DAX
DAX Basics
- Understanding the role of DAX in Power BI
- Exploring the DAX formula syntax
- Creating basic DAX expressions
- Understanding data types in DAX
DAX Aggregation and Calculation Functions
- Using aggregation functions
- Using logical functions
- Using mathematical functions
- Using text functions
- Using data and time functions
Optimizing DAX Performance
- Identifying and resolving performance issues in DAX
- Understanding query context and evaluation order
- Optimizing DAX calculations and expressions
- Best practices for DAX development
- Tips and tricks for efficient DAX modeling
Summary and next steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Power BI
- Familiarity with the DAX language
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data analysts
- Developers
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