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This course is part of the Exam Prep PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 2 modules in this course

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in Power BI, equipping learners with the skills to model, analyze, and visualize data efficiently. Participants will begin by exploring calculated columns and tables, understanding their use cases in data modeling and performance optimization.

The course progresses to advanced data modeling in Power BI, covering essential techniques like STAR schema design, model relationships, hierarchies, and role-playing dimensions to optimize data structures. Learners will gain expertise in DAX functions, including numerical calculations, measures, quick measures, and analytical queries, ensuring efficient data manipulation. Additionally, this course covers Power BI Desktop features, enabling participants to create calculation groups, work with DAX query view, and improve performance by reducing granularity. Features like date-time formatting, advanced settings in model view, and restricting access to model data are explored to enhance analytical capabilities. This course is structured into multiple modules, each featuring lessons and video lectures that provide both theoretical understanding and hands-on practice. Participants will engage with 3:00–4:00 hours of instructional content, reinforcing learning through graded and ungraded assignments, ensuring real-world applicability. Whether you're preparing for Power BI certification or seeking to optimize business intelligence workflows, this course equips you with the essential skills to master data modeling, DAX, and visualization for effective analytics. Module 1 - Optimizing Data Models and Performance with DAX in Power BI Module 2 - Power BI Data Modeling: STAR Schema, DAX, and Advanced Modeling Techniques The course is for the Data Managers, Data Analysts, Power BI Associates, and Power BI Experts

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of Power BI data modeling, DAX functions, and advanced analytics techniques. Participants will explore key concepts such as calculated columns, tables, measures, and calculation groups to enhance reporting efficiency. The module covers best practices in STAR Schema modeling, hierarchical structures, role-playing dimensions, and optimizing data granularity for performance improvements. Learners will develop proficiency in working with DAX query view, numerical functions, and operators to build dynamic and interactive reports. Additionally, the module emphasizes data security, access control, and comparative insights between Power BI and Excel for robust analytical solutions. By the end of this module, participants will gain hands-on expertise in structuring, modeling, and securing Power BI datasets for optimal business intelligence outcomes.

What's included

12 videos2 readings2 assignments

12 videosβ€’Total 78 minutes
  • Calculated columns and tables - use casesβ€’7 minutes
  • Create calculation groupsβ€’7 minutes
  • Create calculated tables in Power BI Desktopβ€’7 minutes
  • Work with DAX query viewβ€’8 minutes
  • Improve performance by reducing granularityβ€’7 minutes
  • Data Modeling in Power BIβ€’8 minutes
  • Data Modelling in Power BI vs Excelβ€’7 minutes
  • DAX in Power BIβ€’6 minutes
  • Measure in DAXβ€’4 minutes
  • Quick Measureβ€’6 minutes
  • Calculated Columnβ€’6 minutes
  • Using Numerical DAX Function in Power BI(Average, Profit, Count)β€’6 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Welcome to Courseβ€’30 minutes
  • Optimizing Data Models and Performance with DAX in Power BI - Overviewβ€’20 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 75 minutes
  • Power BI: Data Modeling and DAX Essentials - Practice Assignmentβ€’35 minutes
  • Optimizing Data Models and Performance with DAX in Power BI - Graded Assignmentβ€’40 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of data modeling principles in Power BI, focusing on optimizing data structures for efficient analysis and reporting. Participants will explore the STAR Schema framework, its advantages, and best practices for model relationships, hierarchies, and data granularity. The module covers analytical queries, formatting options in Model View, and advanced settings for date tables, ensuring structured and accurate data representation. Learners will develop proficiency in DAX functions, operators, and role-playing dimensions to enhance reporting flexibility. Additionally, the module emphasizes security measures, including restricted access to model data, and applying good modeling practices to create scalable and high-performance Power BI solutions. By the end of this module, participants will gain hands-on expertise in designing, managing, and optimizing data models for business intelligence success.

What's included

17 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt

17 videosβ€’Total 96 minutes
  • STAR Schema in Power BIβ€’5 minutes
  • Creating STAR Schema Modelβ€’8 minutes
  • Analytical Queriesβ€’4 minutes
  • Exploring Properties in Model Viewβ€’5 minutes
  • Setting Date- Time Format in Model Viewβ€’4 minutes
  • Advanced Settings in the Properties Section (Date Table)β€’4 minutes
  • Data Granularityβ€’6 minutes
  • Model Relationshipsβ€’8 minutes
  • Understanding Hierarchies in Power BIβ€’6 minutes
  • Understanding Date Tables in DAXβ€’5 minutes
  • Role Playing Dimensionsβ€’5 minutes
  • Data Types in DAXβ€’4 minutes
  • Working with DAX Functionsβ€’6 minutes
  • Using DAX Operators in Power BIβ€’5 minutes
  • Restrict access to Power BI model dataβ€’8 minutes
  • Apply good Modelling practicesβ€’6 minutes
  • Exam Tipsβ€’7 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Power BI Data Modeling: STAR Schema, DAX, and Advanced Modeling Techniques - Overviewβ€’30 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 110 minutes
  • Building and Optimizing Data Models in Power BI: STAR Schema and Advanced Features - Practice Assignmentβ€’35 minutes
  • Advanced DAX and Data Modeling Techniques in Power BI - Practice Assignmentβ€’35 minutes
  • Power BI Data Modeling: STAR Schema, DAX, and Advanced Modeling Techniques - Graded Assignmentβ€’40 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Meet & Greetβ€’10 minutes

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