Introducing DAX Video Course

This is an introductory video course about the DAX language. DAX is the native language of Power BI, Power Pivot for Excel, and SSAS Tabular models in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services. The training is aimed at users of Power BI, Power Pivot for Excel, and at Analysis Services developers that want to move the first steps with DAX.

The goal is to teach the DAX language using Power BI for all the examples. You can download the initial Power BI Desktop file used in the demos and repeat all the steps shown in the videos. The same concepts can be used also on Power Pivot and on Analysis Services Tabular. The course is made of 150 minutes of lectures. You can watch the videos at anytime and the system will keep track of your advances. Within the course you can download the slides and the initial Power BI file used in the demos.

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  • Presentation of Introducing DAX

    • Presentation of Introducing DAX Video Course
  • Slides and examples

    • How to download and use the examples
  • Introduction to DAX

    • Introduction to DAX
    • What is DAX?
    • Calculated Columns
    • Measures
    • Aggregation Functions
    • Using Variables
  • Table Functions

    • Table Functions
    • Calculated Tables
    • Filtering a Table
    • Removing Filters
    • Mixing Filters
    • DISTINCT
    • RELATEDTABLE
  • Evaluation Contexts

    • Evaluation Contexts
    • What is an Evaluation Context?
    • Example of a Filter Context
    • Row Context
    • There are Always Two Contexts
  • CALCULATE

    • CALCULATE
    • What is CALCULATE?
    • Filters are Tables
  • Evaluation Contexts and Relationships

    • Evaluation Contexts and Relationships
    • Filters and Relationships
    • Row Context - Many Tables
    • Filter Context - Many Tables
    • Context Transition
  • Time Intelligence in DAX

    • Time Intelligence in DAX
    • Date Table
    • What is Time Intelligence?
  • Conclusion

    • Conclusion
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Student Reviews (1505)
  • Ricardo Nasser (Feb 16, 2025)

    A necessary course to really understand and get a good start on DAX - thanks for making it free.

  • Mohammed Rehan Patel (Feb 16, 2025)

    This course was smooth. The sequence in which the expressions were introduced along with its classification was really helpful for grasping DAX!

  • Christopher Sanchez (Feb 14, 2025)

    Great Course to get a simple understanding on how Dax works, loved how they explained and compared dax code with previous excel functions and tools

  • ThinnNwe Yee (Feb 14, 2025)

    Very Good

  • Keith Todd (Feb 14, 2025)

    This DAX course provides a clear and engaging introduction to the fundamentals, making it an excellent resource for beginners and a valuable refresher for experienced professionals. The instructors explain core concepts in a way that is both intuitive and practical, reinforcing key principles with real-world examples. It is a great way to revisit foundational DAX logic and sharpen my skills. Whether you're new to DAX or looking to solidify your understanding, this course is well worth your time.

  • okelabs emman (Feb 2, 2025)

    SQLBI has made me fall in love with dax!

  • Benjamin Taglialatela (Jan 31, 2025)

    Great course, very helpful to fully understand the evaluation contexts.

  • chema mejri (Jan 30, 2025)

    excellent course

  • Salim Nadaf (Jan 29, 2025)

    It is the most generous explanation and exploration of the DAX concept using Power BI Report and Dashboard generation. I congratulate both experts on doing this better work ahead and motivating my like aspirants.

  • Joao Santana (Jan 21, 2025)

    This was the best introducing course I've ever seen.

  • Dhirendra Kumar Das (Jan 19, 2025)

    Easy to digest..

  • Abhimanyu Kumar (Jan 18, 2025)

    Learn the basic notion of DAX syntax and common functions used in most of the solutions.

  • Ayush Kumar Singh (Jan 18, 2025)

    Thank You for giving me this work Shop

  • Rose Valerie GAMGNE WABO EPSE NYAWA WOMO (Jan 11, 2025)

    One of the best course on DAX. Thank you very much

  • sarah jamal (Jan 8, 2025)

    very useful and simple teaching concepts ,will help anyone to understand the sense behind DAX how works