DAX Programming

TRAINING COURSE

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Details

Both Microsoft (R) Power BI and Excel Power Pivots use DAX (Data Analysis eXpression Language) in order to analyze and transform data. To become a power user of either platform, a functional knowledge of DAX is essential.

This course will build on your knowledge of either Power BI or Power Pivot creating more advanced formulas for your reports and dashboards.  In this course you will learn to:

  • Understand the structure of a DAX formula
  • Use different types of DAX functions
  • Understand the "evaluation contexts" for filters and rows 
  • Understand the role of the Calendar table and use advanced time-intelligence functions
  • Use variables to improve the performance and readability of your formulas.
  • Use the ABC ("Pareto") chart

Delivery Methods

Delivery Method Duration
Classroom
Instructor-led classroom-based training. Classes are scheduled at various conference centres in the Sandton area or your premises. Stationary and printed manuals or online resources are included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided. Training is between 9 am to 4 pm.
Classroom
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Live Virtual Training
This course is delivered live via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to see and hear the instructor, view their whiteboard, and ask questions or communicate in the chat. Attend from the comfort of your own home or private office.
Live Virtual Training
1 day Get a Quote

Discounts Available

Save up to 10% by booking and paying 10 business days before the course.

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Audience

This course is intended for people who have been working with:

  • Power BI,
  • Excel Power Pivot
  • SSAS Tabular

 

Pre-Requisites

The Power BI boot camp course is a pre-requisite for the course. Alternatively, delegates should have at least 3 months experience in using Power BI Desktop for creating reports and dashboards.

The newest version of the Power BI Desktop software is required. If you want assistance in installing the software on your laptop, please ensure that you have Administration Privileges on your laptop. Please arrive 1h early on the first day of the course, so that we can assist you. 

Course Outline / Curriculum

This course will build on your knowledge of either Power BI or Power Pivot creating more advanced formulas for your reports and dashboards.  In this course you will learn to:

  • Understand the structure of a DAX formula
  • Use different types of DAX functions
  • Understand the "evaluation contexts" for filters and rows 
  • Understand the role of the Calendar table and use advanced time-intelligence functions
  • Use variables to improve the performance and readability of your formulas
  • Use the ABC ("Pareto") chart

 

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