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Introduction to DAX in Power BI

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10,760 reviews
Updated 12/2025
Enhance your Power BI knowledge, by learning the fundamentals of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) such as calculated columns, tables, and measures.
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19 Exercises
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Course Description

Learn the DAX Fundamentals

Start your journey to becoming a DAX master with this introductory course on DAX. You’ll learn fundamental concepts and best practices for implementing DAX in your reports.

Create Calcualted Columns, Measures and Tables

You’ll learn to write DAX code to generate calculated columns, measures, and tables while learning supporting knowledge around ‘context’ in Power BI. Finally, we’ll round off the course by introducing time-intelligence functions and show you how to use Quick Measures to create complex DAX code.

Let’s take the first step in your DAX mastery journey!

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate calculated columns, measures, and calculated tables by their calculation timing and impact on reports
  • Distinguish between row context and filter context to predict results of DAX formulas
  • Evaluate requirements for creating a dedicated date table and applying time-intelligence measures that rely on it
  • Identify key DAX function categories and their correct syntax in Power BI
  • Recognize appropriate scenarios for using iterator functions, variables, and the CALCULATE function to modify filter context

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Prerequisites

Introduction to Power BI
1

Getting Started with DAX

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to create custom calculations using Microsoft’s formula language, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). You’ll learn how to expand your source tables with calculated columns, before progressing to writing calculated measures to help summarize your data.
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Context in DAX Formulas

In this chapter, you'll learn about context in Power BI and how it plays an important part when building reports. Next, we'll learn how to use iterator functions to evaluate data at a row level. We'll then introduce you to the CALCULATE function to help you filter your data and finally, we'll show you how to use variables to make writing DAX functions more efficient.
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Working with Dates

In this chapter, you'll learn the power of DAX's date and time intelligence functions. You'll be able to use these functions in actions, as well as use quick measures to create complex DAX code.
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  • Hoa
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  • Maciej
    1 hour ago

    some of the instructions weren't that clear and a lot of it could be in one exercise

  • DIANA LAURA
    6 hours ago

    ¡Excelente curso!

  • Rana
    8 hours ago

    good

  • Evelyn
    9 hours ago

  • Ekaterina
    12 hours ago

Hoa

"¡Excelente curso!"

DIANA LAURA

Evelyn

FAQs

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes, this course is suitable for beginners. It is designed to teach you fundamental concepts and best practices for implementing DAX in Power BI reports.

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?

es, upon completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate of completion.

Who will benefit from this course?

Job roles such as Business Intelligence analysts and Power BI developers that need to create sophisticated Power BI reports would benefit from this course.

What topics will be covered in this course?

The topics covered in this course include getting started with DAX, understanding context in DAX formulas, and working with dates.

What is the CALCULATE function used for?

The CALCULATE function is used to filter your data and modify existing calculations according to certain criteria.

What are iterator functions?

Iterator functions are used to evaluate data at a row level and are often combined with the CALCULATE function.

What are Quick Measures?

Quick Measures are a feature in Power BI that allow you to create complex DAX code quickly and easily.

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