DAX Power Pivot - 10 Easy Steps for Intermediates
Why take this course?
It seems like you're outlining the content of an advanced Power Pivot and DAX course, highlighting the key topics that will be covered. The course promises to build upon foundational knowledge from a beginner's course, delving into more complex concepts and real-world examples. Students can expect to learn about data transformation, advanced DAX functions such as iterators and aggregator functions, context transitions, and various filtering techniques.
Additionally, the course will cover specialized topics like disconnected tables, parameter tables, harvester measures (also known as dynamic measures), conversion measures, thresholds/cut-offs, banding, and creating KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
The course is designed to be interactive with practical examples and exercises. You emphasize that students will have access to video solutions to ensure they are supported throughout their learning journey. The course material is applicable to a wide range of roles in finance, statistics, project management, and business analysis where data reporting and dashboard creation are critical tasks.
Excel 2016 is the primary tool used in the course demonstrations, but content is relevant for users of Excel 2010 and 2013 as well, with differences being pointed out. You offer a free preview to allow potential students to get a sense of the course before committing.
The call to action at the end of your outline is to encourage readers to enroll in the course by clicking the "TAKE THIS COURSE" button on the course page. This invitation is designed to motivate learners who are ready to advance their skills and explore more complex data analysis capabilities within Excel's Power Pivot and DAX functionalities.
Overall, this course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of advanced features in Power Pivot and DAX, enabling students to create robust, dynamic, and insightful data models for real-world applications.
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Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
With its focus on hands-on examples and practice exercises, this course is ideal for those eager to learn intermediate DAX concepts. However, watch out for potential confusion with naming conventions and sudden changes in models, as they may hinder the learning experience slightly. Nevertheless, the instructor's expertise and clear explanations will undoubtedly leave you feeling more confident with DAX Power Pivot.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive course covering intermediate level DAX concepts with emphasis on Data Models, Power Query, Disconnected tables and Filter Context.
- Instructor's deep understanding of the subject allows for clear explanations and 'between the lines' comments that help build in-depth knowledge.
- Well-constructed hands-on examples, practice exercises, and additional resources ensure mastery of material.
- Course structure is easy to follow with detailed user guide, slides, and downloadable workbooks.
Potential Drawbacks
- Similar names for fields and measures in Sales Report and Fruit Sales Models may cause some confusion.
- Sudden switch of Data Models in Practice Ex3 might not give clear notice to trainees.
- The Values function is introduced earlier than needed, requiring more explanation on syntax for better understanding.
- Though instructor clarifies concepts well, the pace might be too fast for beginners.