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 (1412)
  • Anushree Annappa (Dec 21, 2023)

    Very informative course.

  • Claudinei Taiacolo (Dec 19, 2023)

    Very good content. I will do the master course, soon.

  • Angelica Young (Dec 15, 2023)

    Awesome intro with super personable instructors! Definitely helped me understand quite a few terms I'd heard before but hadn't yet wrapped my head around. Looking forward to the next series!

  • LUCAS DE LIMA (Dec 11, 2023)

    Very nice course

  • Malcom Sankoh (Dec 10, 2023)

    Excellent Free Introductory course. Thanks

  • Yogesh (Dec 9, 2023)

    good

  • Michael Rigney (Dec 8, 2023)

    Incredibly well put together course. Fantastically presented. Even though it was an "intro" course, I learned a TON about the "why" behind the way things work. Thank you for making this course available!

  • Fergus Weinert (Dec 7, 2023)

    I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and was very helpful in introducing me to the basics of DAX. I enjoyed listening to the two presenters also, as their chemistry helped keep the lectures entertaining.

  • Doug Morris (Dec 6, 2023)

    Fantastic! Clear explanations and great training format.

  • Øystein Tolaas (Dec 5, 2023)

    Solid intro. Nice for a knowledge refresh.

  • AClass Trainee (Dec 3, 2023)

    Very informative

  • Sandra Guerzoni (Dec 3, 2023)

    Introduce in modo semplice e chiaro gli argomenti fondamentali che caratterizzano il linguaggio del DAX. Bravissimi gli insegnanti!

  • Peter Jackson (Dec 1, 2023)

    Really useful. The best course out there....and I've tried a few!!

  • Fang Liao (Nov 23, 2023)

    This is really helpful, thank you!

  • S L (Nov 23, 2023)

    Awesome