Mastering DAX Calculations

Create advanced analytical models by learning how to harness the power of DAX calculations for use within Power BI

12 hours
107 lessons
1390 xp

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An outline of this training course

Transform into an advanced Power BI user through our focused DAX language training. This course takes you from foundational theories to practical applications, teaching you to use DAX functions for complex calculations and compelling reports. Ideal for those familiar with Power BI basics, this training sharpens your skills and equips you to create impactful data solutions. Join us to unlock the full potential of DAX and enhance your data analysis skills!

 

Details of what you will learn in this course

  • Learn - what DAX is and the journey required to master it
  • Understand - what you can achieve with DAX if learnt well
  • Review - DAX basics, including calculated columns vs measures, context & aggregation vs iteration formulas
  • Understand - why a quality data model is so important
  • Complete - a deep dive into simple aggregation and iterating functions
  • Review - the concept of 'context' comprehensively
  • Learn - the most important function in DAX, CALCULATE
  • Learn - all the major table and filtering functions
  • Review - how to use DAX in common analytical scenarios
  • Gain - a detailed overview of time intelligence functions and how to use within your models
  • Learn - advanced table functions and how to use them
  • Master - some of the most complex topics around how DAX actually works

 

What you get with the course

  • More than 9 hours of course videos
  • 1x demo data sets to follow along when practicing all DAX formula

 

Here are the specifics for the course

Learn how to:

  • Use DAX and also what you can achieve with DAX if utilised well
  • Structure and format DAX formula
  • Use DAX variables in your formulas effectively
  • Use calculated columns and measures in your models
  • Write aggregation, iteration and table DAX functions
  • Implement DAX functions in combination with each other
  • Visualise how the DAX calculation engine works via the concept of 'context'
  • Audit your formulas by understand filter and row context
  • Use the CALCULATE function in your analysis
  • Add additional virtual filters to your calculations by using table functions
  • Use DAX to solve common analytical scenarios you will face everyday in the real world
  • Use time intelligence table along with a quality date table
  • Use advanced table functions in unique calculation requirements

 

Program Level

Intermediate

 

Field(s) of Study

Computer Software & App

 

Instruction Delivery Method

QAS Self-study

 

CPE Credits Awarded

14 CPE Credits

 

***This course was last updated in December 2019

 

Enterprise DNA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

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Curriculum
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Mastering DAX Calculations


2

Introduction to DAX


3

DAX Basics


4

Getting started with DAX


5

Introducing Simple Table Functions


6

Expanding on CONTEXT


7

CALCULATE statement


8

Time Intelligence Functions


9

Advanced Techniques For Variables


10

Creating Virtual Relationships


11

Advanced Table Functions


12

Ranking Functions


13

Advanced DAX Formula Combination Examples


14

DAX Theoretical Foundations: Power BI Concepts Explained Quiz


15

Your Feedback

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Certification


17

Continuous Learning


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Sam McKay

CEO & Founder

  • Sam is Enterprise DNA's CEO & Founder. He helps individuals and organizations develop data-driven cultures and create enterprise value by delivering business intelligence training and education on Microsoft’s Power BI platform
  • He partners with business decision-makers and analysts across all industries and business functions.

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