About This Course

Take your Power BI skills to the next level with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) — the language that transforms data models into powerful analytical tools. Learn how to create advanced calculations, perform time-based analysis, and uncover insights beyond standard visuals. Ideal for experienced Power BI users ready to go deeper, this course builds on your existing knowledge to help you analyse data with greater precision and impact.

Prerequisites: Delegates should have completed Power BI Introduction and ideally Intermediate training, or have equivalent practical experience. They should be confident building reports, working with data models, creating basic measures and understanding how Power BI connects, transforms and visualises data.

Course Outline

During this course, participants will develop the skills to edit, enhance, and prepare professional-quality images using Adobe Photoshop.

  • Building a Strong Data Model – Connect data, manage relationships, and understand DAX filter context.
  • DAX Aggregate Functions – Use functions such as SUM, COUNT, and DISTINCTCOUNT for key calculations.
  • Managing and Editing Measures – Format, organise, and maintain measures using best practices.
  • Calculated Columns and Measures – Understand when to use each and apply accurate calculations.
  • Logical and Filter Functions – Use IF, OR, and FIND for flexible, condition-based analysis.
  • Advanced Filtering with CALCULATE – Apply multiple filters and perform advanced analytics.
  • Controlling Context with ALL – Override filters and compare datasets dynamically.
  • Iterators and Time Intelligence – Use SUMX, RANKX, and time-based functions for trend analysis.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for experienced Power BI users who want to deepen their knowledge of data modelling and DAX. It is particularly valuable for professionals in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence roles who need to perform advanced calculations and generate more meaningful insights.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Build and optimise data models effectively to support accurate analysis.
  • Create advanced DAX calculations to transform data into actionable insights.
  • Design and manage dynamic measures and calculated columns for improved performance.
  • Apply advanced DAX functions such as CALCULATE, ALL, and RANKX for deeper analysis.
  • Use time intelligence functions to analyse trends and performance over time.

Course Reviews

Excel Intermediate

Course was one of the best I have ever attended in professional development and will make me more efficient

Anon
Asmodee UK
June 15, 2026

Excel Intermediate

I was amazed by Tony's knowledge and his ability to convey things concisely and clearly. I really enjoyed the course and am confident in my ability to apply some of the knowledge to my day to day work which is what I wanted to get out of it.

Anon
Crown Agents Bank
June 11, 2026

Excel Introduction

Excel - Gary help me loads with a spreadsheet I had! I’ll book onto the intermediate

Anon
Wessex Water
June 2, 2026

Excel

Gary made the information very attainable, it was good we could do the work alongside him.

Anon
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
June 2, 2026

Excel Advanced

Tony Barrett is highly knowledgeable in Excel and was able to explain each concept in a way that made it easy for me to understand how to apply it directly to my role.

Anon
CWG
June 16, 2026

PowerPoint

Great course, Louise, great to learn small everyday skills to help speed up

Anon
Stellantis
June 16, 2026

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