Introduction
Reducing data headaches
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What you should know
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Using the exercise files
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Our project: Creating an advanced Power BI dashboard
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1. How the Power BI Platform Works
Understanding the Microsoft update process and Power BI Desktop vs. Pro
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Comparing Power BI to Tableau
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2. Working with Data
Employing efficient data strategies
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Importing and transferring data imported from an Excel, CSV, or TXT file
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Importing online data sources
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Uploading from a folder of data
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Querying a database
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Uploading a PDF
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3. Query Editor
Introducing Query Editor steps
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Transposing data tables
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Unpivoting data
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Appending data
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Splitting fields and columns
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Formatting data with text formulas
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Creating conditional formulas
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Filling up or filling down functionality
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Creating calculated formulas
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Introducing the M language
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Joining data tables
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4. DAX Language
Introducing DAX
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Introducing DAX measures
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Understanding DAX measure logic
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Evaluating DAX measures
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Leveraging the CALCULATE functionality
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Understand how filters work in CALCULATE function
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Leveraging the ALL function
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Understanding the FILTER functionality
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5. Introduction to DAX Formulas
Creating a separate table for measures
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Creating a table using GENERATESERIES formula
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Leveraging the POWER function
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Leveraging the DIVIDE function
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Introducing parameter-harvesting functions
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Introducing the X-factor functions
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Utilizing the X factor (SUMX, COUNTX, etc.) for ranges
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Utilizing quick measures
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6. Advanced DAX Calculations
Creating a date table using a formula
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Filtering between tables
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Utilizing IF statements with conditional functions
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Creating dynamic measures
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Introducing the DATEDIFF measure
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Working with disconnected tables
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Leveraging the BLANK function
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Using variables in formulas
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DATESBETWEEN and the X functions
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Introducing the DATEADD date calculations
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Introducing the MTD, QTD, and YTD date calculations
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7. Graphing and Dashboard Design
Leveraging chart design
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Sharing your work with others
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Conclusion
Next steps
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Ex_Files_Advanced_Microsoft_PowerBI.zip
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Glossary_AdvancedPowerBI.zip
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