Using DAX in Power BI Training in South Africa

  • Learn via: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Price: From €2,000+VAT
  • Upcoming Date:
  • UK Based Global Training Provider

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to write DAX expressions to aid the development of models within Power BI Desktop.

Target audience

  • Anyone who will be creating Power BI Desktop models.
  • The course is aimed at both non-technical 'power users' and IT Professionals who will be creating models.
We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

Delegates attending this course should have a thorough knowledge of Power BI Desktop. This can be gained by attending QAPBIDESK or QAPBIDT3.

Virtual Classroom

For learners attending remotely via any virtual classroom, an additional screen is required for this course to work through remote desktop labs and view training information. A remote Desktop will be provided using GoToMyPC or LearnOnDemand.

The additional screen must have a minimum screen size of 19 inch and minimum resolution of 1280x1024, with the vertical resolution (1024) being the most critical.

If you have questions,contact our Virtual team.

Training Outline

Module 1: Overview
This module provides essential background information on the use of DAX within Microsoft products. The module outlines the uses of DAX within the Power BI model for calculating columns, measures and tables

Lab :

  • Installing Power BI Desktop
  • Reviewing the existing model


Module 2: Basics and Aggregations
This module shows how to create basic calculations for columns and measures using DAX. The functions used in the module include SUMX, DISTINCTCOUNT, DIVIDE, CALCULATE, SUMMARIZE. VAR and RETURN are also used.

Lab :

  • Creating calculated columns
  • Creating measures

Module 3: Working with dates and times
This module describes how to create a date / calendar table and the uses that table to create time intelligence calculations. The functions used in the module include CALENDAR, CALENDARAUTO, YEAR, MONTH, FORMAT, DATEDIFF, DATEADD, SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR, PARALLELPERIOD, ADDCOLUMNS, TOTALYTD, and DATESINPERIOD.

Lab A:

  • Creates a date / calendar table using DAX

Lab B:

  • Calculates delays of sales
  • Calculates percentage delays over all orders
  • Calculates year to date and year-on-year metrics
  • Calculates period-based metrics (average for last 3 months)

Module 4: Relational
This module describes how to use relational functions. The functions used in this module include RELATED, RELATEDTABLE, USERELATIONSHIP and LOOKUPVALUE.

Lab :

  • Calculate costings using related tables
  • Enhance an existing table with total sales and then adding sales ranges
  • Show sales by delivery date using USERELATIONSHIP

Module 5: Filtering
This module describes how to use various filtering functions to add intelligence to the measures within the Power BI Desktop model. The functions used in this module include ALL, ALLEXCEPT, ALLSELECTED, FILTER, HASONEVALUE, VALUES, SELECTEDVALUES, and ISFILTERED.

Lab :

  • Calculate percentage of all time for sales
  • Calculate percentage within a group
  • Calculate percentage of selected items

Module 6: Ranking and Positional
This module describes how to TOPN and RANKX to calculate and present positional information.

Lab :

  • Calculate a Reseller rank for 2019
  • Calculate a Reseller for all time
  • Calculate a regional ranking for Resellers
  • Calculate and implement a dynamic TOPN with slicers

Module 7: Parent and Child
This module describes how to navigate and present a tree-structures parent and child table using Power BI Desktop and DAX. The module uses PATH, PATHITEM, PATHCONTAINS, PATHLENGTH and LOOKUPVALUE.

Lab :

  • Calculate the number of direct reports for each member of staff
  • Calculate the sales staff path
  • Add levels within the sales hierarchy
  • Add logic to hide or show levels within the hierarchy

Why Choose Us

Experience live, interactive learning from the comfort of your home or office with Bilginç IT Academy's Online Instructor-Led Using DAX in Power BI Training in South Africa. Engage directly with expert trainers in a virtual environment that mirrors the energy and schedule of a physical classroom.

  • Live Sessions: Join scheduled classes with a live instructor and other delegates in real-time.
  • Interactive Experience: Engage in group activities, hands-on labs, and direct Q&A sessions with your trainer and peers.
  • Global Expert Trainers: Learn from a handpicked global pool of expert trainers with deep industry experience.
  • Proven Expertise: Benefit from over 30 years of quality training experience, equipping you with lasting skills for success.
  • Scalable Delivery: Accessible worldwide, including South Africa, with flexible scheduling to meet your professional needs.

Immerse yourself in our most sought-after learning style for Using DAX in Power BI Training in South Africa. Our hand-picked classroom venues in South Africa offer an invaluable human touch, providing a focused and interactive environment for professional growth.

  • Highly Experienced Trainers: Boost your skills with trainers boasting 10-20+ years of real-world experience.
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  • Tailored Learning Experience: Customize the training content to fit your unique business projects or specific technical needs.
  • Maximize Training Budget: Eliminate travel and accommodation costs, focusing your entire budget on the training itself.
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Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Available Training Dates

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
05 April 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
16 April 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
10 May 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
11 May 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
13 May 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
19 May 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
08 June 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT
11 June 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria €2,000 +VAT

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