Power BI DAX Fundamentals Training Course
Microsoft Power BI serves as a business intelligence platform designed for transforming, analyzing, visualizing, and presenting data. Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a formula language that empowers users to build custom calculations and expressions within Power BI, enabling them to analyze data and extract meaningful insights.
This instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite) is tailored for beginner to intermediate-level business analysts, data analysts, and developers who aim to master the fundamentals of DAX in Power BI.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Gain a thorough understanding of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) in Power BI.
- Develop custom calculations and expressions in Power BI to analyze data and derive insights.
- Acquire best practices for optimizing DAX performance.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Numerous exercises and practice opportunities.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Customization Options
- For customized training arrangements, please contact us directly.
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 date 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
- Foundational knowledge of Power BI
- Familiarity with the DAX language
Target Audience
- Business analysts
- Data analysts
- Developers
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