Microsoft Power BI Desktop Advanced

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Details

You are an experienced user of reporting systems and need to use Microsoft Power BI to define and extend data models for use by business users of Power BI Desktop You need to define data models, enhance data with calculated columns and measures, clean data, use ETL and analyze data over time

Please note that this course will only run when we have 6 confirmed delegates booked on the course.  In this course, attendees will learn how to model tables, create relationships, calculated columns, calculated tables and measures that support better reporting for the business. We will use Power BI for all practical implementations but these skills are easily transferable to Excel and Analysis Services.

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
2 day Get a Quote

Discounts Available

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

Courses

Bundle Course Interchangeable Course

Data Modelling with M and Power Query

In this course, we will discuss some of the principles of data modeling and practically write M Language Power Queries. In this course you will cover:

  • Overview of data models 
  • Overview of Dimensional Modelling Techniques
  • M Functions and Keywords
  • Using M to load and transform data

DAX Programming

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

Audience

This course is intended for people who have been working with Power BI, Excel pivot tables or SSAS tabular and are looking to understand how to create richer data models to enable deeper insight into their data.

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. 

 

 

Schedule Dates and Booking

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Note: places are only fully secured once payment has been made.

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Thu 10 Jul 2025 Fri 11 Jul 2025 Fourways

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Thu 30 Oct 2025 Fri 31 Oct 2025 Fourways

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