Power BI - M & DAX languages (2 days)
Refund policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
Build more complex data models. Use M language to transform data. Build a reference tool on most common DAX functions and their application.
About this event
PREREQUISITE
- Power BI Foundations course (1 day) is a prerequisite.
- Participants must master the Power BI Service functionalities to properly use the Desktop application.
- Participants must master navigation in Power BI Desktop, including the Power Query Editor.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Our Ottawa-based instructor is certified by Microsoft, as a skilled professional in Business Intelligence Reporting. Read more.
Target Audience
Analysts, Accountants, Report Builders, Data Visualization Professionals, data analysis training enthusiasts
Course Learning Outcomes
- Use advanced functionalities in Power Query Editor and M language
- Understand the different relationship types in data modelling
- Build a DAX Reference Tool: understand and use DAX most common functions
- Develop strategies to pursue M and DAX learning
Bring Your Own Device
Each participant must bring his/her laptop with Power BI Desktop application.
Quality Service
This Power BI training session is limited to 6 attendees to address each participants questions and requests.
The course is delivered at the Ottawa Impact Hub in a comfortable, bright and modern environment. COVID-19 restrictions applied to ensure social distancing.
Detailed Course Outline
1. Power Query and M language
- Connect to a folder and combine files
- Explore Power Query Editor environment: Menus, Applied Steps, Advanced Editor
- Explore M language syntax
- Edit a query: remove columns, extract text after delimiter, add a conditional column, filter, unpivot columns, group by, drill down
- Manage an error message
- Edit an Applied Step using M language
- Create Values, Lists and tables from blank queries
- Use M functions: List.Dates, #date, Duration.Days, #duration, DateTime.LocalNow(), Date.AddYears(), Date.EndOfYear(), Date.From()
- Create a dynamic date list
- Search the web to resolve issues
- Explore recommended web resources
2. Understand relationship types in data modelling
- Explore data model and table relationships concept
- Visualize the impact of wrong relationships
- Create relationships: edit type and filter direction
- Use and understand the impact of Many-to-Many relationships
- Edit model queries to eliminate Many-to-Many relationship
3. Build a DAX reference tool
- Understand DAX basic concepts and syntax
- Differentiate measures and calculated columns
- Use DAX functions: TODAY, YEAR, MONTH, DAY, FORMAT, COMBINEVALUES, COUNTA, COUNTBLANK, COUNTROWS, DISTINCTCOUNT, SUM, SUMX, FILTER, CALCULATE, ALL, ALLEXCEPT, DIVIDE, USERELATIONSHIP, IF, AND, OR, TOTALYTD, SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR
- Use CALCULATE function to override relationship
- Use Variables in DAX formulas
- Use the What If Parameter
- Deal with an inactive relationship
- Search the web to resolve issues
- Explore recommended web resources
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FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email at julie.foucault@daxel.ca or text/call 819-635-6564
Can I rent a laptop with Power BI Desktop application installed ?
Yes. Email request at julie.foucault@daxel.ca or book online.
Are snacks provided ?
Yes. Tea, coffee and snacks are provided by the organizer.
What's the refund policy?
Refunds up to 7 days before event, Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Simply bring positive attitude!
Can I update my registration information?
Email any changes at julie.foucault@daxel.ca
Is my ticket transferrable?
Yes. Email request at julie.foucault@daxel.ca
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes.