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Introducing DAX Video Course

This is an introductory video course about the DAX language. DAX is the native language of Power BI, Power Pivot for Excel, and SSAS Tabular models in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services. The training is aimed at users of Power BI, Power Pivot for Excel, and at Analysis Services developers that want to move the first steps with DAX.

The goal is to teach the DAX language using Power BI for all the examples. You can download the initial Power BI Desktop file used in the demos and repeat all the steps shown in the videos. The same concepts can be used also on Power Pivot and on Analysis Services Tabular. The course is made of 150 minutes of lectures. You can watch the videos at anytime and the system will keep track of your advances. Within the course you can download the slides and the initial Power BI file used in the demos.

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  • Presentation of Introducing DAX

    • Presentation of Introducing DAX Video Course

  • Slides and examples

    • How to download and use the examples

  • Introduction to DAX

    • Introduction to DAX
    • What is DAX?
    • Calculated Columns
    • Measures
    • Aggregation Functions
    • Using Variables

  • Table Functions

    • Table Functions
    • Calculated Tables
    • Filtering a Table
    • Removing Filters
    • Mixing Filters
    • DISTINCT
    • RELATEDTABLE

  • Evaluation Contexts

    • Evaluation Contexts
    • What is an Evaluation Context?
    • Example of a Filter Context
    • Row Context
    • There are Always Two Contexts

  • CALCULATE

    • CALCULATE
    • What is CALCULATE?
    • Filters are Tables

  • Evaluation Contexts and Relationships

    • Evaluation Contexts and Relationships
    • Filters and Relationships
    • Row Context - Many Tables
    • Filter Context - Many Tables
    • Context Transition

  • Time Intelligence in DAX

    • Time Intelligence in DAX
    • Date Table
    • What is Time Intelligence?

  • Conclusion

    • Conclusion
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Student Reviews (1444)
  • Ken MacPherson (Jul 24, 2024)

    This is an extremely well presented course. Having used Power BI for a couple of years, there were many aspects that were familiar. However, there were many "lightbulb" moments as well where the theory and explanation enhanced my understanding of how the DAX code I was writing actually works. Understanding is key!!! In particular, the explanations of row context, filter context and evaluation context were far more concise and understandable than anything I had seen in the past. This alone will definitely allow me to write better and more concise code.

  • Mónica Acero (Jul 24, 2024)

    Thank you both very much for this training!

  • AKBAR ATTAMIMI (Jul 14, 2024)

    Amazing course added with clear explanations!

  • Pablo de Lima (Jul 13, 2024)

    wonderful!!!!

  • Tim Whalen (Jul 9, 2024)

    It was very informative and functions explained thoroughly.

  • Jazlaan Ur Rehman (Jul 6, 2024)

    amazing course

  • Quique Torrón (Jul 3, 2024)

    Very interesting Course!!! Thank yo so much.

  • Alberto Torrens (Jul 2, 2024)

    Amazing Introduction course

  • Mahdi Ghafarianzadeh (Jul 2, 2024)

    This is by far the best entrance to the world of DAX. You get how the DAX works and see the whole picture.

  • Harshit Kumar Rai (Jun 30, 2024)

    This is what I call a perfect course. Thanks for removing my DAX fear.

  • ROTIMI RASAKI (Jun 25, 2024)

    Very Informative

  • Billy Joe Wilsher (Jun 23, 2024)

    Goods over view of Dax

  • Jack Hillyer (Jun 21, 2024)

    Very good intro

  • SeethaLakshmi Govindarajan (seethagovindarajan) (Jun 21, 2024)

    It was an informative course while understanding the fundamentals of DAX.

  • Herbert Cortez (Jun 21, 2024)

    Great course for beginners!