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Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics

Wednesday, August 21
 11:00am - 3:00pm

(Check-In 10:55am)

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $149.00

Non-Member Price $214.00

Overview

Unlock the full potential of your data with our specialized course, “Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics”. Designed for professionals who aspire to excel in the dynamic world of data analysis, this 4-hour intensive training delves deep into the advanced functionalities of Microsoft Power BI. You’ll embark on a journey to master the art of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), a powerful tool in the Power BI suite to create metrics. This course is meticulously crafted to transform you into a proficient user, capable of harnessing complex DAX calculations to bring your data to life. The course content is thoughtfully structured to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Starting with the foundational elements of DAX, you’ll rapidly progress to tackle advanced formulas and time-intelligent functions, essential for nuanced data analysis. The highlight of the course is the emphasis on the DAX calculation process, a crucial aspect for validating measures in Power BI. Additionally, the practical application of PivotTables for measure validation will equip you with the skills to confirm the accuracy and effectiveness of your data measures. These advanced techniques are not just theoretical concepts but are presented through engaging, real-world scenarios, enabling you to apply your learning immediately to your daily tasks. This course is an invaluable step towards mastering Power BI and making data-driven decisions with confidence. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to ...

  • Apply advanced DAX formulas in Power BI to create dynamic and efficient data measures tailored to specific business needs.
  • Determine the most effective time-intelligent functions in DAX for analyzing temporal data trends and patterns in Power BI.
  • Identify key differences between common DAX functions and their use cases, enabling more strategic and informed decision-making in Power BI measure creation.
  • Choose the appropriate DAX calculation processes for validating and ensuring the accuracy of measures in various data scenarios.
  • Use PivotTables in Power BI to validate and test the effectiveness of DAX measures, enhancing the reliability of data analysis.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

  • Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.
  • Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.
  • Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.
  • Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.
  • Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.

Designed For

This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their skills in creating and validating measures using DAX in Power BI.

Prerequisites

Attended the “Build a Data Model for analysis in Power BI” course or equivalent

Preparation

Download the handout and practice material prior to course

Notice

You will receive an email from CPA Crossings via Webex with instructions to access the webinar.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Bryan Smith, CPA Crossings LLC

Bryan serves as a trusted adviser to CPAs in public accounting, as well as business and industry, on all aspects of information technology. Bryan’s expertise includes in-depth knowledge of paperless work flow solutions, the impact of technology on internal controls, strategic IT infrastructure design and information security best practices. As a nationally recognized author and presenter on information technology issues impacting CPAs, Bryan is passionate about the opportunities for CPAs to benefit from safe and secure computing. Qualifications and Experience: •Leadership role in IT consulting services for a top 10 and two top 100 firms over the past 25 years. •Nationally recognized speaker on technology issues impacting the CPA profession, with an emphasis on internal controls, disaster recovery planning and information security. •Specialized knowledge in project management systems •Charter member of the Masters of Science in Information Assurance (MISA), Walsh College, Troy, Michigan •Treasurer of the Microsoft Project Users Group - Michigan •Member of the AICPA CITP (Certified Information technology Professional) Credential Committee •Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs Information Technology Committee and Leadership Committee

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Non-Member Price $214.00

Member Price $149.00