I’m a beginner, is this course suitable to me?
No, this course is for those who have a minimum of 6 months' work experience with DAX. If you are a beginner, you should enroll in our "Supercharge Power BI Online" course to start your formal DAX Journey.
Why is this course a subscription?
Building skill is normally not a "learn today, I'm an expert tomorrow" process. One of the key features of this course is the ongoing access to the live Q&A sessions hosted by Matt Allington. Subscribers of this course can attend any of the live Q&A sessions for any semester during their subscription year. 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. You can also cancel the renewal for your subscription the same day you register if you prefer so that you will have just one year subscription.
Will I get videos of the live Q&A calls?
Yes, you will. Each Q&A call is recorded and the link to download the video will be sent to all the registrants whose subscription is active. You will need to download a copy of the video file and store it locally, as the recordings will not be permanently stored online. The online Video On Demand content cannot be downloaded.
If I can’t attend a Q&A call, can I still ask questions?
You can email the question at least 2 to 3 working days ahead of the Q&A call. Your question will be answered in the live Q&A call, and you will get the video recording. Or, you can ask them during the next Q&A session.
If I get distracted, can I come back and do it later?
Definitely. This is a semester-based course and your subscription gives you access to attend any of the semesters that run during your subscription. You will get the meeting invites for all semester Q&A calls and you can attend them as per your convenience. And if you cannot make it to any semester/any Q&A call, you will still receive all the video recordings that you can download and view them later. You don't have to wait for the next semester to watch the videos and do the practice - you can do that as soon as you free up your time. Then come back to the live Q&As when you are ready.
The semester has started, is it too late for me to join?
No. Each session will take nearly half a day of your time. If you missed the start by one session, then you can probably catch up. Even otherwise, you can sign up, do the work, and then simply join the live Q&A sessions next semester.
The next semester is a few weeks away, can I join anyway and get started myself with the content?
Yes, you are free to join and start at any time. You can start viewing the videos online, make a note of any questions that you have, and then when the new semester starts, you can join the live Q&A sessions.
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 for copyright control reasons. The example files and handouts for each lesson 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 and countries block access to Vimeo, in which case the videos will not be watchable. You may want to double-check that you can access Vimeo before registering in the course to ensure that you will be able to see the videos. The easiest way to do this is to try to watch the first introductory lesson for this course, which is free. If that works, you will be fine. If it doesn't work at the office, you could try from your home.
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. Make sure you mark off each lesson and module as you go through the content in order to access the certificate.
Aside from the Q&A calls, 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 any questions about how to apply the learnings to their own work. The forum is also intended to act as a place for students to practice by helping others with their questions. 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.
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 (for this course that means that you must not have commenced Session 2+). All we ask in return is that you tell us why you were unsatisfied with the training so we can learn and make it even better. 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?
Logins, downloads, and other materials are for the exclusive use of the registered user only. Sharing of credentials is not allowed.
Karen (verified owner) –
On point, up to the minute, well honed content, format and delivery from a long standing industry expert. Do yourself a favour and solidify and enhance your learning journey with this course, you won’t regret it! There’s additional learnings and contexts everytime you engage which help expedite your learning trajectory.
Thomas Jenssen (verified owner) –
I would like to give the ‘Demystifying DAX’ course a 10 out of 10 rating. Matt Allington presents the topics in a clear and consise way, and I have really gotten a better understanding of the key concepts in Power Bi in general and of DAX specifically. I would really recommend this course.
Thomas Jenssen
Norway
Samantha Pikus (verified owner) –
Of all the Online courses I’ve done this is by far THE best!! Matt is engaging to watch and knows how to teach complicated concepts in a way that makes complete sense. I was struggling to write good DAX and never knew why sometimes my DAX worked and why sometimes it didn’t. I feel that this is the perfect course for those that are struggling to get over the : “what am I doing in DAX” hurdle. I’ve done many courses on DAX, but it was never explained to me why something works and why it doesn’t. I also learnt interesting new concepts that I never knew existed before like “DAX as a query Language”. Matt has been invaluable in my journey on becoming the analyst I want to be. Thank you so very much!
Claire (verified owner) –
I found this course to be delivered very clearly and concisely on topics that I didn’t even realise were as confused in my head as they were. Matt takes you on the journey with the easy to follow method of teaching he seems to have. I love the online format followed by the Q&A sessions as you can make sure you fit this blocks of learnings around your schedule. Pause, go back and to then have 12 months to revisit again after more practice. I’m addicted to Power BI learning thanks to these courses.
Lynsey Carr (verified owner) –
I’m so glad I took this course. There is so much free content on Power BI but this course actually delivers on its promises in a clear and concise way. It is worth every penny. Matt has great knowledge and experience but it is his skill as a trainer that makes this course stand out. Difficult concepts are explained and demonstrated in a way that shows an understanding of the common problems encountered by so many Power BI users. I’m actually looking forward to writing some DAX today!
Todd Singer (verified owner) –
This course is great if you have had a bit of experience in DAX but are still struggling with some concepts or trying to figure out why the numbers you are getting in a matrix don’t look right. It really helped me better understand row context, filter context, and the difference between SUM and SUMX. There are also great tips on writing more efficient DAX code and troubleshooting Measures that are taking a long time to process. Highly recommend this course if you’ve been writing DAX for about 6-12 months already.
Scott Chambers (verified owner) –
A course for people that want to accelerate their understanding and effectiveness within DAX and Power BI. Matt takes you behind the screen and builds your understanding of “what is happening”. Lots of tips and tricks to unlock all the road blocks and frustrations you may have with DAX/Power BI.
Gerard Bennett (verified owner) –
There are plenty of courses & resources on DAX Formula but this course explains why & how it works under the hood. A great choice if you want to improve your skills at writing DAX.
Cristian (verified owner) –
This is THE Course one should take if not a complete beginner anymore.
The course is a journey through different intermediate/advanced topics and really tricky concepts with very clear explanations on the “theory” behind it, backed up by hands-on examples, providing answers on WHY DAX is behaving as it does and HOW should one model the data so DAX expressions are easier to write to get valuable insights.
I really liked the structure of the course and how it started, revisiting DAX Basics, and then, moving through different topics so that one can get a better understanding on how and why DAX works as it does.
Matt’s teaching experience is fantastic and a lot of the concepts you’ve heard about (or not yet 😊) are detailed in the course in a manner that ANYONE can understand them clearly and leverage them in the day-to-day work with Power BI.
I totally recommend the course to anyone with some DAX experience.
Dom (verified owner) –
Could not speak more highly of Matt or the course. Exceptional and practical content and with a clear pathway from building strong foundation knowledge and leveraging that knowledge into a powerful understanding of DAX & the data model. The level of knowledge I gained on the critical parts of the DAX and context was exactly what I was after. Can’t wait for the next semester to continue to build on what I have learnt.
Maxwell Kwenda (verified owner) –
I liked the simplicity with which Matt discussed the concepts and also showing how not to do the calculations. This was really worth it. I have been using Power BI for over 5 years and self-taught. This was my first structured course on anything related to Power BI. The pace, the content, and the approach really worked for me.
Cindy (verified owner) –
I love that Matt doesn’t just “give” the solution but takes the time to show how to think through the problem and arrive at a solution. I also like that I can retake within the next year as a family emergency prevented me from working through the course the way I would have liked. Great job! Thank you! I’ve BEGGED my business unit to take this training.
Jenny Connolly (verified owner) –
The step-by-step demos and visualizing intermediate steps were really helpful. I had several “lightbulb” moments during this course and hope to solidify the concepts with more practice. Thank you!
James Vernon (verified owner) –
Matt does a great job explaining the concepts in a variety of ways to make it more understandable. The weekly live sessions are a good way to ask questions and are not overloaded by too many participants.
Judith Calvo (verified owner) –
I liked the clear and understandable way in which even complex DAX concepts are laid out and explained. I love the course and keep returning to review it whenever I need to brush up and design new measures in my reports. Matt is an awesome instructor!
Phil Cross (verified owner) –
Key concepts and principals were provided/explained that are hard to find elsewhere. I liked that you are shown the tools to use to develop / debug / improve measures and model, and shown how to move through the complex measure development step by step. Thanks Matt, I really enjoyed attending another course with you.
Vivek (verified owner) –
Matt’s explanation and presentation style is brilliant as always. I feel the course is awesome and can take your DAX skills one level up.
Chloe Bibari (verified owner) –
I found the combination of watching the videos, doing the homework and having the Q and A worked great. I thought the course was challenging but I still enjoyed it very much and felt I could achieve the homework. Matt answered questions very well during Q and A.
Steven Goodman (verified owner) –
Thank you for the wonderful course! I learned a lot and my improved DAX skills helped my career!
Ashley Faherty (verified owner) –
I loved Matt’s book “Supercharge Power BI” so it was wonderful to take a course by him. I feel that he explains concepts thoroughly and in an easy-to-understand manner.
Justin Bessinger (verified owner) –
I liked the examples and iterations of how to solve problems in different ways. Also, it was really beneficial to have a deep focus that is limited to the core functions.
Christopher Aragao (verified owner) –
I think Matt is just really good at breaking down concepts in an easy-to-follow way. He always has good examples and insights and really walks you through complicated stuff, but you are not lost. I thought it was fantastic, especially how he included DAX Studio in the mix.