Microsoft Power BI Desktop: Advanced DAX for Data Analysis

Take Your Power BI Skills to the Next Level with Expert DAX Training

Ready to become a Power BI expert? Mastering Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is essential for unlocking the full potential of Power BI. This hands-on Power BI and DAX course will equip you with the skills to tackle real-world data analysis and business intelligence challenges.

In this project-based course, you'll step into the role of a Business Intelligence Analyst for Maven Roasters, a New York City-based coffee chain. Your mission? Leverage Power BI and DAX to generate data-driven insights by analyzing critical areas like product inventory, repeat customers, and store-level performance.

We'll start with a quick review of foundational concepts (including evaluation context, filter flow, and basic measures) before diving deep into the inner workings of DAX formulas and storage engines. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of query evaluation, columnar structures, and VertiPaq compression & encoding.

This course covers essential DAX tips and best practices for power users, including using variables, comments, query formatting, and error handling. You'll then explore advanced DAX functions such as scalar functions, iterators, advanced time intelligence, calculated table joins, and relationship functions.

Plus, get a sneak peek into DAX performance tuning and query optimization using DAX Studio and the Power BI Performance Analyzer.

What you'll learn:

• DAX Fundamentals: Review core concepts like evaluation context, filter flow, and measures.
• DAX Engines: Understand DAX formula execution, data types, and VertiPaq technology.
• DAX Best Practices: Learn DAX formatting, commenting, error handling, and using DAX variables.
• Scalar Functions: Master common DAX scalar functions for data manipulation.
• Advanced CALCULATE: Explore CALCULATE modifiers and context transition.
• Table & Filter Functions: Create calculated tables and utilize powerful DAX filter functions.
• Calculated Table Joins: Perform calculated joins using UNION, EXCEPT, and INTERSECT.
• Relationship Functions: Work with expanded tables and understand relationship functions.
• Iterator Functions: Utilize iterator functions like RANKX for advanced calculations.
• Advanced Time Intelligence: Build date tables and manage fiscal calendars with DAX.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize DAX queries with DAX Studio and the Power BI Performance Analyzer.

Course Includes:

• 150+ page Power BI & DAX ebook
• Downloadable datasets and Power BI project files
• Homework assignments & quizzes
• 1-on-1 expert support
• Course Q&A forum
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Join Maven Analytics today and unlock your Power BI potential!

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What students are saying:

"I totally loved this Power BI course! Everything was very easy to understand, but it moved at a fast enough pace that I never got bored. I learned SO much and had fun doing it." - Ann S.

"Amazing! 5+ stars if you ask me! Concise, superbly organized and prepared. I have learned a ton about Power BI and DAX and enjoyed the course from start to finish." - Nikola H.

"Hands-down the best Power BI courses on Udemy. Courses are well prepared and very hands-on, and the instructor makes the whole experience easy and fun. I recommend it 100%!" - Jorge M.

"Where can I leave a 6 star rating?" - Carlos B.