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Power BI — DAX Language from Scratch

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Intermediate 14 hours English Completion Certificate Certificate

About this course

This course focuses exclusively on DAX — Power BI's formula language — from first syntax through advanced patterns: calculated columns vs measures, evaluation context, filter context modification with CALCULATE, and time intelligence functions for year-over-year comparisons and running totals.

Taught by Leila Gharani, one of the most respected Power BI educators online. The course is laser-focused on DAX mastery rather than the broader Power BI interface — ideal for analysts who already know the tool and want to unlock its full analytical power.

What you'll learn

Write DAX measures and calculated columns with correct evaluation context
Use CALCULATE and FILTER to modify filter context in complex measures
Build time intelligence calculations for YoY, MTD, and rolling averages
Design data models that make DAX measures simple and performant
Debug DAX formulas using DAX Studio

This course includes

14h
On-demand video
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Certificate
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English
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Instructor

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Leila Gharani
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85K+ learners8 courses4.7 instructor rating

Leila Gharani is a Microsoft MVP and Power BI / Excel educator with millions of YouTube subscribers and a reputation for clear, practical financial analytics teaching.

Requirements

  • Basic Power BI experience — data model and report building fundamentals

Who this course is for

  • Power BI users who can build basic reports but struggle with DAX
  • Business analysts who need advanced calculations for financial reporting
  • BI developers whose DAX measures return wrong results under certain filters

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Frequently asked questions

Yes for most learners — Leila's structured progression and real business examples are far more accessible than reference documentation.
Primarily Power BI Desktop where DAX authoring happens — Service publishing is covered briefly.
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