Microsoft Power BI Desktop Advanced Course

Overview

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Duration

1 Day

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Aims

This Microsoft Power BI Desktop Advanced training course is for anyone looking to create formulas using the advanced DAX functions. You will create calculations using calculated columns, measures, quick measures, and tables. You will use the Power Query Editor to clean up your data tables and generate structured reports.

Prerequisites

Delegates should have attended the Intermediate course or have previously used Power BI and can create visuals and basic calculations using calculated Columns & Measures.

To participate fully in this course, each delegate must have Microsoft Power BI Desktop installed on their computer prior to the course. As this is a practical, hands-on session, delegates will be expected to follow along and complete exercises throughout the day. Microsoft Power BI Desktop is available as a free download from the Microsoft website, but please ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements to run the software smoothly before attending the course.

Objectives

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Work in the Power Query Editor to transform data
• Create calculations using Advanced DAX Functions
• Add tooltips, conditional formatting and sparklines to visuals
• Create Custom column calculations
• Append and Merge Queries

Course Content

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Data Sources

• Copying and entering data into a table
• Importing a Folder

Power BI Query Editor (PQE)

• Column Quality / Profile and Distribution
• Detect Data types
• Split Columns
• Use Custom Column to create calculation
• Adding Conditional Column
• Column From Example
• Index Column
• Transpose
• Group By (Basic / Advanced)
• Editing data in an existing table
• Append and Merge queries

Advanced Visualisation Features

• Applying Conditional formatting to dynamic titles
• Using a Slicer to return different results
• Adding Tool Tips Page
• Adding Sparklines (column / lines) to visuals
• Managing Visualisation relationships e.g. properties

Advanced DAX  Functions (Calculated columns, Measures, Quick Measures and New Table)

• ‍Relationship Functions (e.g. RELATED, RELATEDTABLE)
• Aggregation and Iteration Functions (e.g. SUMX, AVERAGEX)
• Text Functions (e.g. MID, FIND, FORMAT)
• Logical Functions (e.g. IF, AND, SWITCH)
• Date Functions (e.g. DATEDIFF, DATEADD)
• Filter Functions (e.g. ALL, CALCULATE, FILTER)
• Information Functions (e.g. CONTAINSSTRING, ISBLANK)
• Table Manipulation Functions (e.g. SUMMARIZE, VALUES)
• Time Intelligence Functions (e.g. DATESYTD, DATESMTD)
• Math and Trig Functions (e.g. DIVIDE, ROUNDUP)

Hints and Tips

• Calculations
• Power BI Reports in PowerPoint
• Edit Interactions with Slicers
• Image URL

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who should attend the Power BI Desktop Advanced course?

Users confident with the basics and intermediate features who want to master complex DAX, advanced visuals, Power Query transformations and data modelling.

What are the prerequisites?

You should have completed an intermediate Power BI course or be able to create visuals and basic calculations using calculated columns and measures.

How is the course delivered?

Live online via Microsoft Teams with an expert instructor, demonstrations and guided practical exercises.

Do I need Power BI Desktop installed?

Yes. Please install Microsoft Power BI Desktop before the course so you can follow the hands-on exercises.

Does the price include VAT?

No. The price (£300) excludes VAT at 20%. VAT is added at checkout for UK customers where applicable.

How do I book a place?

Use the booking/enquiry options on this page, tell us your preferred date, and we’ll confirm availability and send joining instructions.

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