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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Review and Principles of Data Model Design

  • Exploring the data modeling layer within Power BI
  • Understanding star and snowflake schema architectures
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships between tables

Fundamentals of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

  • DAX syntax structure and supported data types
  • Distinguishing between calculated columns and measures
  • Key DAX functions: SUMX, CALCULATE, FILTER, RELATED

Advanced DAX Application and Business Logic

  • Utilizing time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, QTD)
  • Implementing conditional logic and dynamic calculations
  • Generating rankings, running totals, and comparative metrics

Data Transformation and Performance Optimization

  • Utilizing Power Query for complex data transformations
  • Efficiently integrating multiple data sources
  • Enhancing performance through query folding and relationship management

Advanced Visualizations and User Interactivity

  • Integrating custom visuals and marketplace extensions
  • Implementing drill-downs, bookmarks, and what-if parameters
  • Developing paginated and dynamic reporting layouts

Performance Management and Governance in Power BI

  • Adopting best practices for dataset administration
  • Optimizing refresh schedules and query execution speed
  • Deploying row-level security (RLS) controls

Practical Exercise: Developing a Sales Intelligence Dashboard

  • Creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using DAX measures
  • Designing a model-driven dashboard for actionable business insights
  • Applying governance standards and effective sharing protocols

Conclusions and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Familiarity with the Power BI interface and report development processes
  • Practical experience in constructing dashboards within Power BI
  • Foundational knowledge of data relationships and filtering mechanisms

Target Audience

  • Business intelligence specialists
  • Data analysts and reporting experts
  • Developers focused on data visualization and analytics solutions

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