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Advanced Data Modelling and DAX

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Author: Matt Allington

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You can become a ninja in Power BI data modelling if you learn to write DAX! DAX (Data Analysis EXpressions) is the data modelling language of Power BI. This course developed by Matt Allington, a Microsoft MVP(Power BI) and expert Power BI trainer, will teach you DAX concepts and formulas with hands-on experience.
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Advanced Data Modelling and DAX

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This Course contains:
3h 30m of training content
9 Content Modules
Downloadable files and Handouts
Support and Discussion groups
Certificate of completion
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DURATION:
3h 30m
TOOLS:
Power BI
SKILLS:
Data Modeling
DAX Formulas
Data Transformation

What you'll learn?

Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis eXpressions), the Data Modeling Language of Power BI
Lookup Tables and Data Tables (Dimension and Fact)
Measures vs Calculated Columns
Common DAX Functions: SUM(), DISTINCTCOUNT(), COUNTROWS(), DIVIDE(), IF(), IN { }
Filter Propagation
The CALCULATE() and ALL() Functions
Time Intelligence: TOTALYTD(), DATEADD(), SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR()
The FILTER() Function
Multiple Data Tables
Transformations to Cleanse Data in Various Ways
Next Steps on Your DAX Journey

Course Overview

Course Description

Advanced Data Modelling and DAX is a structured, online training course that covers Data Modelling in Power BI. It will help you learn DAX Concepts and writing DAX formulas to extract data insights for reporting. DAX, Data Analysis EXpressions, is the Power BI Data Modelling language.

This course is created and delivered by Matt Allington, world-renowned Power BI and DAX expert and trainer, Microsoft MVP (Power BI) for 7 consecutive years, and author of the best selling book, Supercharge Power BI.

Advanced Data Modelling and DAX Online comprises of:

  • Self-paced viewing of online videos.
  • Hands-on practice following the demos in the videos and solving the practice exercises.
  • Extension reading and practicing with Matt’s books (included in this registration).

Course Coverage

This online course consists of the following 9 Modules. See the Course Content below for the Lessons covered in these 9 Modules.

  • 1. Introduction to Data Modelling with Power BI
  • 2. Power BI Data Model
  • 3. Writing DAX Formulas
  • 4. The CALCULATE Function Explained
  • 5. Leveraging the CALCULATE Function
  • 6. Time Intelligence
  • 7. The FILTER Function Explained
  • 8. Multiple Data Tables
  • 9. Simple Transformations

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How it Works

 Upon registration, you will receive access to:

  • Online videos and downloadable course materials. The online videos are recorded by Matt Allington who has the innate ability to explain the complex concepts and help you understand them.
  • Matt Allington’s books, Supercharge Power BI and Supercharge Excel (digital editions)

You can choose to complete the course material any time based on your availability and time preferences. And you view the videos again any time later when you are solving relevant business problems.

How long can videos be accessed?

Advanced Data Modelling and DAX Online is built on an annual subscription basis. 

Your access is valid initially for one year, and you can choose to renew it annually at your own discretion.

You will have access to online videos and course materials as long as your subscription is active.

(Please see the How Subscription Works section below for more information.)

DAX Books

SCPBI 3rd Edition
Cover of Supercharge Excel

Your registration includes digital copies of Matt Allington’s books, Supercharge Power BI and Supercharge Excel.

You can choose to use either book for your DAX learning. DAX skills are transferable between Power BI Desktop and Excel Power Pivot, with the difference being UI.

Power BI Desktop is more advanced than Excel in that it might include new DAX functions before Excel. But the DAX concepts remain the same.

The books will help you with more illustrations and practice exercises with DAX.

Bonus Gifts with this Course

Downloadable eBooks by Matt Allington

Supercharge Power BI & Supercharge Excel

Access to the Discussion Forum.

Reviews

Power BI for the Business Analyst Online

Average Rating

4.79 / 5

(based on 14 reviews)

4.79/5
Tom Senft
Tom Senft
January 11, 2023
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I liked the ability to "visualize" business data, as well as deploy "measures". Q&A sessions with Jason went very well - in particular, his follow-up emails with the recorded videos along with any further information related to any questions we had for him during the Q&S sessions. Great course, and a very good format to present the PBI lessons.
Ken Muse
Ken Muse
December 19, 2022
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This course is a brilliant in-depth walkthrough of mastering the art of creating reports in Power BI. Covers all of the most common mistakes and provides numerous tips that normally only come with years of experience. Thanks again for the great content. Incredible execution with each of these courses.
Indika G.
Indika G.
April 20, 203
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Matt was well-spoken, articulate and explained concepts in an easy-to-understand way. Matt is my boy!!
Chloe B.
Chloe B.
April 14, 2023
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I learned a lot and picked up tips that I wouldn't have found self-learning.
Marisa Bryanton
Marisa Bryanton
February 23, 2023
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The instructions were detailed and the course was easy to follow along.
Marc E.
Marc E.
October 25, 2022
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Going over each Power BI topic in a natural progression allowed me to gain valuable insight into key considerations and best practices for using the tool. I also really enjoyed having the data sample set to explore & exercise with, and that you can go back into specific topics and review each lesson. Finally, I appreciate how current (up to date with recent releases) the content is, and that there is a medium for regular Q&A’s.
Benjamin
Benjamin
September 7, 2022
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I liked learning how to create visuals and the importance of table relationships. The final lesson on new field parameters uses a different database from earlier lessons with different measures created (total cost, total margin). I love the Skillwave courses. Not sure how successful I'll be applying what was learned about Power BI, but I've been tremendously successful applying what was learned from the Power Query course. Fingers crossed!
Lindsay R.
Lindsay R.
October 18, 2022
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I liked that the lessons were available to me to come back and review as many times as I wanted and that I could speed them up or slow them down as needed. I also like the level of detail provided for the lessons.
Vivian T.
Vivian T.
September 8, 2022
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The class is simple to follow and full of tips/tricks not found anywhere.
Khassey Marc Akpoé
Khassey Marc Akpoé
August 8, 2022
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I liked the course’s shortness and clarity.
Yash Kaushal
Yash Kaushal
July 11, 2022
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I liked that it was hands-on.
Joe Lee
Joe Lee
May 30, 2022
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I liked the Q&A calls with Jason. Big thank you! 🙂
Suzie Arnold
Suzie Arnold
June 6, 2022
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Great overview of Power BI. Loved the way that Matt explained and made it easy to understand. Love that this course also offers weekly drop in sessions where you can ask questions.
John Hanson
John Hanson
May 26, 2022
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I like the self-paced, easily digestible size, course content as well as the live Q&A to ask questions (Jason has been great). I really appreciate the clean training interface. Less clutter = less distraction = better learning. Really love your training.Thanks again for all the time and energy you all put into these training modules!
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Course Formats

On-Demand
This is an online course developed and delivered by Matt Allington. You can view the pre-recorded videos at your own pace and practice the exercises following the demos. The course comes with all required sample files, practice workbooks, and digital copies of Matt Allington's books, 'Supercharge Power BI' and 'Supercharge Excel'.

Course Content

Introduction to Data Modelling with Power BI
5 Lessons
Review of the Four Stages of Self-Service BI
Introduction to Data Modelling
Thinking of Data in Tables
Review of Adventure Works Sample Database
Summary – Intro to Data Modelling with Power…
Power BI Data Model
8 Lessons
Loading Data
Two Types of Power BI Tables
Relationships in Power BI
Data Compression
Default Aggregations, Custom Themes, Summary
Planning Your Data Model
Best Practices and Tips
Summary – Power BI Data Model
Writing DAX Formulas
7 Lessons
Measures
Calculated Columns
DAX Functions
Why to write DAX Formulas
Practice Exercises 1
Answers to Practice Exercises 1
Summary – Writing DAX Formulas
The CALCULATE Function Explained
4 Lessons
The CALCULATE Function
Debugging Your DAX Formulas – 6 Step Process
Filter Behaviour Revisited
Summary – Calculate Function
Leveraging the CALCULATE Function
5 Lessons
The ALL Function
Alternatives in Using ALL Function
Practice Exercises 2
Answers to Practice Exercises 2
Summary – Leveraging the CALCULATE Function
Time Intelligence
5 Lessons
Introduction to Time Intelligence
Auto Time Intelligence
Running Totals
Change vs Prior Year/Month
Summary – Time Intelligence
The FILTER Function Explained
4 Lessons
The FILTER Function
Filter Function is like a Calculated Column
FILTER Function Pattern to get Business Insights
Summary – Filter Function
Multiple Data Tables
2 Lessons
Loading and Connecting a Second Data Table
Measures to Derive Business Insights from 2 Data…
Simple Transformations
1 Lesson
Cleansing Data

How subscription works?

This course is built on an annual subscription format. Your registration comes with 12 months of access to the course materials, so you can refer back to the videos and example files whenever you like. Your subscription also gives you access to our private Discussion Forum, where you can ask questions related to the course materials, as well as how to apply those teachings to your own work. This forum is an invaluable resource that also allows students to practice their own learnings by helping others with those questions.

On your annual renewal date, your subscription will be automatically renewed with the credit card information on file, unless you cancel your subscription beforehand. You will be emailed a renewal reminder about one month before the renewal date. Please see the FAQs below for information about subscription renewals and cancellations.

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About the author

Matt Allington

Matt Allington

Microsoft MVP
Matt Allington is one of the founding partners of Skillwave.Training, and the owner and principal consultant at Excelerator BI Pty Ltd. in Australia. He is an expert in Power BI and DAX training, and has 30+ years of experience in using data to deliver business value. Matt is an author, blogger, and Microsoft MVP that specializes in Power BI, Power Pivot, and Power Query. He brings his business and IT experience to solve general business data problems quickly and efficiently.

FAQ

Why is this course a subscription?
One of the key features of this course is that you get access to the online videos. At the end of the first 12 months you can continue to subscribe and keep these benefits, or you can cancel your subscription and end your participation at that time. You will receive an email about 4 weeks before your subscription is renewed so that you can choose to opt out if you want to.
If I get distracted, can I come back and do it later?
Definitely. This is a subscription based course, and gives you access to the online videos and practice exercises. You can do self-paced learning as per your convenience. You can renew your subscription to continue to have these benefits.
Is there a specific time to join the course?
No, you can register at any time. Your subscription is valid for one year from the purchase date, and you get immediate access to the on-demands videos and downloadable course materials.
How do I access the course materials? Are they downloadable?
The pre-recorded videos are streamed on-demand and may be watched as often as you like. However, they are not downloadable. The example files and handouts for the course are downloadable.
Where are the pre-recorded course videos hosted?
All the videos for the course are hosted on Vimeo. Please note that some networks block access to Vimeo, in which case the videos will not be watchable. You may want to double-check that your network allows access to Vimeo before registering to the course, to ensure that you will be able to see the videos.
How do I receive my Certificate of Completion?
After all the modules and lessons have been completed, you will be able to download the Certificate of Completion from the My Courses area of your Account Dashboard.
What support is included with the course? How do I ask questions?
All users with a current course subscription receive access to our private Discussion Forum, where they can ask questions related to the course materials, as well as how to apply those teachings to their own work. This forum is also intended to act as a place for students to practice their own learnings by helping others with those questions. While the focus of this forum is primarily aimed at allowing students to learn by helping each other, they are monitored by our course authors as well. For technical issues related to the site, course access, or other questions regarding your account, please get in touch through our Contact Us page.
How do I renew my subscription?
If you subscription is set to auto-renew, our system will automatically renew your subscription for another year on your renewal date using the billing information on file. If you subscription is set to manual renewal, our system will generate a manual invoice and email it to you on the renewal date. About a month (4 weeks) before your next renewal date, you will receive an email from us reminding you that the renewal is coming up and to confirm your billing details so your access is uninterrupted.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You may cancel your subscription at any time, and you will continue to have access to all of your course materials until your expiry date. To cancel your subscription, go to the Billing page from your Account Dashboard and select the subscription to cancel from the My Subscriptions area. Once in the Subscription Details page, you can then choose to cancel your subscription from the Actions field. After your subscription expires, you will not longer have access to the course materials, including the downloadable 'Supercharge Power BI' and 'Supercharge Excel' books.
What payment methods do you accept? What currency is used?
We accept credit card payments through our secure online payment portal, Stripe. If you would like to discuss other payment options, please get in touch through our Contact Us page. All transactions are charged in US Dollars. Please note that because Skillwave is registered in Canada, we are required by Canada Revenue Agency to collect the 5% Goods & Services Tax (GST) on registrations made by Canadians.
What is your refund policy for this course?
We think you will love our training; however, if you are unsatisfied with the training for any reason, we offer a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee, as long as you have completed less than 25% of the course. All we ask in return is that you tell us why you were unsatisfied with the training. We do not offer refunds if you have completed over 25% of the course and/or it is more than 14 days after the purchase date.
Can an account be shared with or transferred to another user?
Login credentials, downloads, and other course materials are for the exclusive use of the registered user only. Sharing of credentials is in violation of our site policies and may result in termination of product and/or site access without notice.

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