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Intermediate Power BI, Data Modeling and DAX
September 23, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am MDT
Level up from a beginner to a power user with our instructor-led Power BI Intermediate training course.
About this Event
Take your Power BI skills to the next level! This online, instructor-led Power BI course is perfect for those who have been using the tool for 3-6 months. In this course, we will expand upon basic Power BI concepts such as transforming and cleansing data using Power Query Editor, writing basic DAX expressions and publishing dashboard visualizations to end-users.
We will guide you through:
- Learning and discussing the basics of Dimensional Modelling and its importance to Power BI
- Designing several Dimensional Models and populate them from some of the most common sources
- Elevating your Power Query skills by going beyond simple use cases
- Moving beyond DAX Fundamentals and learning how to enhance your data model using expressions from more complex DAX techniques.
Audience
This course is for Business Analysts, IT Users, and others that are interested in learning how to elevate their data analytics techniques using Power BI. We will teach you how to develop efficient data analytics and further utilize visualizations in your organization.
About the Instructors
Visit our training page to meet the course instructors
Pricing
- $675/Attendee + GST and Eventbrite Fees
- Groups of 2 or more receive a discount of 10% of the currently available ticket price. Please contact for discount code.
Job Grant Eligibility
Combine this course with our Introduction to Power BI and DAX course and qualify for job grants. Your employer must apply for the job grant before purchasing the course. Visit the links below for more details on how to apply.
Course outline
Data Modelling for Power BI
- What is Dimensional Modelling, and why do we need it?
- Dimensional Modelling Basics
- Managing the Power BI data model
Power Query for Power BI
- Power Query review
- How to use Power Query in more sophisticated ways
- Dive into M
- Populate your dimensional models using Power Query
- Error Handling in Power BI
Intermediate DAX
- Date tables and the importance of managing your own
- Filter context walk-through
- Filter arguments
- Deeper dive into Time Intelligence Functions
- Fiscal period offsets
- Currency conversions
- More complex hierarchies – Parent-Child hierarchies
- Dealing with multiple relationships
- Understanding many-to-many relationships
Key Words
Power BI, Power Query, Data Modelling, Data Visualizations, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
Disclaimer
Filming and Photography may take place; please read our Notice for Filming and Photography for further information.
