Course Outline
Review and Data Model Design Fundamentals
- Gaining insight into the data modeling layer within Power BI
- Exploring star and snowflake schema architectures
- Establishing and overseeing inter-table relationships
Fundamentals of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- DAX syntax rules and data type specifications
- Distinguishing between calculated columns and measures
- Key DAX functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, FILTER, RELATED
Sophisticated DAX and Business Logic
- Time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, QTD)
- Implementing conditional logic and dynamic computations
- Calculating rankings, running totals, and comparative indicators
Data Transformation and Optimization
- Utilizing Power Query for complex transformations
- Efficiently integrating multiple data sources
- Boosting performance via query folding and relationship optimization
Advanced Visualizations and Interactivity
- Incorporating custom visuals and marketplace extensions
- Implementing drill-downs, bookmarks, and what-if parameters
- Generating paginated and dynamic reports
Performance and Governance in Power BI
- Adopting best practices for dataset administration
- Refining refresh schedules and query efficiency
- Enforcing row-level security (RLS)
Practical Project: Developing a Sales Intelligence Dashboard
- Formulating KPIs using DAX measures
- Architecting a model-driven dashboard for strategic business insights
- Applying governance standards and sharing best practices
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Comprehension of the Power BI interface and report generation processes.
- Practical experience in constructing dashboards within Power BI.
- Fundamental knowledge of data relationships and filtering mechanisms.
Target Audience
- Professionals in the field of business intelligence.
- Data analysts and specialists in reporting.
- Developers engaged in data visualization and analytical tasks.
Testimonials (4)
How to use relationships in Power BIand the differences between columns and measurements
LEUNG Chun Hei - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
The application of Data Modelling and DAX
Rachel KY Wong - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
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