Goals of the training
The aim of the training is to familiarize participants with the functions and complex expressions of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), which can be used for data analysis in Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services and in the PowerPivot add-in for MS Excel.
During the training, participants will learn to use tables functions, construct messages, prepare rankings and use DAX language for time analysis in a more complex way, that gives the expected results. They will learn how to create tree hierarchies, as well as learn how to handle relationships using functions.
Skills
Thanks to the training, the participant will be able to:
Profile of participants
The training is intended for people using the Power BI tool or the PowerPivot add-in for MS Excel, who perform data analysis and create reports based on data from other systems, databases, sheets.
Prerequisites
The training participants are required to have knowledge of the Windows environment, basic knowledge of Power BI or the Excel Power Pivot add-in (importing data, creating relationships, hierarchies and creating basic measures and calculated columns). Earlier participation in the trainings Power BI - data analysis and visualization or Microsoft Excel - data analysis using Power Pivot, Power View, Power Query add-ons may be useful.
Duration:
Detailed training program
The essence of the data model
Contexts of performance
Calculated column vs measure
Data types
Operators
Selected functions review:
Displaying messages - use of information functions
Selected time analysis functions
Rankings
Complex DAX expressions
Tables functions
Advanced relationship handling using the DAX functions
Defining the tree hierarchy