Excel - DAX Demystified: Supercharge Your Pivot Tables

Description

In today's data-driven world, having a strong command of Excel is essential, and understanding the Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) formula language is the key to unlocking the true potential of Excel's Power Pivot and Data Model features.

This session is for intermediate Excel users who are already familiar with Pivot Tables, Power Pivot and the Data Model but are hungry for more.

This session provides users with an introduction to the DAX formula language, providing you with the essential knowledge and skills to manipulate data, perform calculations, and gain valuable insights, making you a data superhero in your organization.

OBJECTIVES

In this training session, you will:

• Gain a solid understanding of the DAX formula language and its capabilities
• Learn how to manipulate text, perform lookups, and work with dates using DAX
• Distinguish between DAX Calculated Columns and Query Editor Calculated Columns
• Grasp the fundamentals of creating and using DAX Measures
• Master the crucial CALCULATE function and its role in DAX calculations

Topics Covered

• Introduction to DAX
• Manipulating text with a Calculated Column
• Performing a Lookup with DAX
• Working with dates in DAX
• DAX Calculated Columns v Query Editor Calculated Columns
• Introduction to Measures
• The all-important CALCULATE function

Who should attend?

This training is aimed at users who are familiar with Power Pivot and The Data Model and who wish to take their knowledge and learning to the next stage

IMPORTANT NOTE: To create DAX formulas you need the Power Pivot addin which may not be available for your version of Excel. If you are unsure whether this training is relevant for your version of Excel, please check with your IT department or see this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/where-is-power-pivot-aa64e217-4b6e-410b-8337-20b87e1c2a4b