Power BI DAX transition from SQL

🌟 Master Power BI DAX by Transitioning from SQL: A Practical Guide 🌟

Course Headline:

Power BI DAX Step by Step Approach in Parallel with SQL - A Practical Approach to Learn DAX in Power BI

Course Description:

With over a decade of expertise in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence, I've noticed a common trend among professionals transitioning from SQL to Power BI DAX. It's a natural leap for those with an SSRS reporting services background, aiming to understand the equivalent functions and capabilities in DAX within Power BI.

This course is meticulously designed for anyone eager to grasp Power BI DAX through practical, real-world examples. By following a step-by-step approach that mirrors SQL logic, you'll find the transition from SQL to DAX not only manageable but also enlightening.

Course creator and instructor Muhammad Asif, a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert in Data Management & Analytics with over 10 years of experience at a leading financial firm, ensures that this course is updated with the latest updates from Microsoft, providing you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

What You'll Learn:

Section 1: SQL to DAX Transition

• Importing Data into SQL from Excel
• Data Validation techniques
• Mastering SELECT & EVALUATE for data retrieval
• Understanding the SELECTCOLUMNS function in both DAX and SQL
• Sorting results using DAX and SQL
• Creating calculated columns in DAX and SQL
• Working with distinct records in DAX and SQL
• Achieving unique records using the SUMMARIZE function
• Utilizing the COALESCE function to handle nulls in DAX and SQL
• Crafting custom columns with SUMMARIZE and SELECTCOLUMNS
• Filtering record sets in DAX and SQL
• Applying multiple logical conditions using FILTER and SELECTCOLUMN
• Counting rows with SUMMARIZE for grouping
• Aggregating data with ADDCOLUMNS
• Combining ADDCOLUMN with SELECTCOLUMN
• Using SUMMARIZE with measures and column references
• Understanding CALCULATETABLE vs. using the FILTER function
• The nuances between CALCULATETABLE and FILTER scenarios

Section 2: Advanced DAX Techniques

• Exploring NaturalInnerJoin and its equivalents in DAX
• Discovering alternatives to NaturalInnerJoin in DAX
• Learning the use of the HAVING clause in both DAX and SQL
• Understanding left outer joins in DAX and SQL
• Cross joins and their applications in DAX and SQL
• Implementing SUMMARIZECOLUMNS in DAX and SQL
• Utilizing the IN operator for set comparison in DAX and SQL
• Searching strings in both DAX and SQL contexts
• Generating top N results in DAX and SQL

About Your Instructor:

Muhammad Asif, your guide through this course, is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert in Data Management & Analytics with more than 10 years of hands-on experience at one of the world's leading financial firms. His expertise spans the full Microsoft BI stack, and he has made it his mission to distill his industry knowledge into an accessible, practical learning experience for you.

By enrolling in this course, you are not just gaining access to a series of lessons; you are embarking on a journey through a curriculum crafted by an expert with real-world insights and a deep understanding of both SQL and DAX within Power BI.

Take the leap into mastering Power BI DAX today! With this course, you'll unlock the full potential of data analysis and business intelligence. 🚀