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Foundations of DAX: Core Concepts and Essential Data Skills

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Foundations of DAX: Core Concepts and Essential Data Skills

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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6 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master techniques to solve common DAX calculations

  • Apply DAX to real-world business scenarios

  • Explore advanced techniques for tackling complex DAX challenges

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August 2026

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module introduces the fundamentals of DAX in Power BI Desktop, guiding learners through practical calculations, data interaction, and visualization creation. Learners will explore how DAX formulas work, how to use measures and variables, and how to leverage Power BI's interface for effective data analysis.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module delves into advanced DAX concepts, including filtering techniques, logical and information functions, and best practices for selecting columns and handling measure totals in Power BI. Learners will enhance their ability to debug DAX calculations, optimize data models, and ensure accurate reporting. By the end, you'll be equipped to tackle more complex analytical scenarios with confidence.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the creation and use of calendar tables in Power BI, focusing on advanced date calculations using DAX offsets rather than traditional time intelligence functions. Learners will practice implementing period-to-date and previous period measures, and handle special cases such as leap years for robust time-based analysis.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module delves into DAX text functions, teaching you how to manipulate, extract, and validate text data for dynamic and insightful Power BI reports. You'll learn practical techniques for string operations, pattern analysis, and transforming text into tables to enhance data modeling and reporting clarity.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module delves into essential numerical functions in DAX, covering rounding techniques, statistical calculations, and best practices for accurate data analysis in Power BI. Learners will explore how to manipulate, aggregate, and format numbers to enhance business intelligence reporting.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module delves into handling time and duration data in DAX, including creating time tables, performing arithmetic with time values, and converting between different time formats such as decimal and Unix time. Learners will gain practical skills for analyzing durations, calculating work hours, and managing time-based data in Power BI.

What's included

1 video9 readings2 assignments

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