Introduction to DAX for Power BI

This Introduction to DAX for Power BI presents Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) in Power BI from an intermediate to an advanced level. The journey starts with an introductory discussion about DAX, the syntax of DAX statements, and how to write structured DAX in the DAX editor. You also get an introduction to DAX Studio, a third-party tool that can be used to write DAX. You can decide if you want to use DAX Studio for the course exercises.

We will discuss many of the functions in DAX and how they could be used in a Power BI Project including explaining the use of iterator functions vs standard statistical functions. There are discussions explaining Calculated Columns, Tables, and Measures discussing the differences. There is also an explanation about Quick Measures and how we can utilize those. We will explain DAX Context and where those contexts apply. There are separate discussions for the CALCULATE function, the usage of a Data Model and incorporating a Date Dimension, and also using Time Intelligence Functions. We will conclude with a discussion around utilizing DAX with Row Level Security.

Introduction to DAX for Power BI Delivery Methods

• In-Person

• Online

Introduction to DAX for Power BI Course Benefits

• Structure DAX with Power BI and DAX Studio

• Extract business intelligence by using DAX

• Add value with measures, calculated columns and calculated tables using DAX

• Utilize the different types of Dax functions

• Appreciate DAX context and where it applies

• Understand the use of a Data Model and how to extend it

• Create a Star and/or Snowflake schema as your data model

• Add a Date dimension to your model

• Implement Row Level security with DAX

• Develop a Star Schema from a Flat File Schema

• Decide when to use M in Power Query or DAX in Power BI

• Leverage continued support with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching and computing sandbox