Course Outline
Review and Data Modelling Design Principles
- Exploring the data modelling layer within Power BI.
- Concepts of star and snowflake schemas.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships between tables.
Fundamentals of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- DAX syntax and data type structures.
- Distinguishing between calculated columns and measures.
- Essential DAX functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, FILTER, and RELATED.
Advanced DAX and Business Logic
- Utilising time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, QTD).
- Implementing conditional logic and dynamic calculations.
- Creating rankings, running totals, and comparative metrics.
Data Transformation and Optimisation
- Utilising Power Query for sophisticated data transformations.
- Efficiently integrating multiple data sources.
- Enhancing performance through query folding and relationship management.
Enhanced Visualisations and Interactivity
- Incorporating custom visuals and marketplace extensions.
- Utilising drill-downs, bookmarks, and what-if parameters.
- Developing paginated and dynamic reports.
Performance and Governance in Power BI
- Best practices for managing datasets.
- Optimising refresh schedules and query execution.
- Implementing row-level security (RLS).
Practical Project: Constructing a Sales Intelligence Dashboard
- Defining KPIs using DAX measures.
- Designing a model-driven dashboard to drive business insights.
- Applying governance and sharing best practices.
Summary and Future Directions
Requirements
- Familiarity with the Power BI interface and report generation.
- Practical experience in building dashboards within Power BI.
- Foundational knowledge of data relationships and filtering mechanisms.
Target Audience
- Business intelligence specialists.
- Data analysts and reporting experts.
- Developers engaged in data visualisation and analytics.
Testimonials (4)
How to use relationships in Power BIand the differences between columns and measurements
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Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
The application of Data Modelling and DAX
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Emoji setting. SharePoint data source linkage. Concept of DAX in measure and column.
Lam Chit Wui (Ray) - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
Calculate, Measure