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Suggested Prerequisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Power BI \u2013 Level 1<\/a> or equivalent experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Power BI Level 2 is a complement to Level 1. This course completes the discussions regarding data, DAX calculations, and visualizations, and prepares the user to create and share dashboards across the Power BI user platform. A prerequisite to Level 2 is Power BI Level 1, which focuses on acquiring data, cleaning and transforming data, and introduction to visualizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Data Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • ReviewCreating a rolling calendar<\/li>
  • Appending files from a folder<\/li>
  • Configuring Power BI Data Source and Refresh Settings<\/li>
  • Defining Hierarchies in Power BI<\/li>
  • Importing Models from Excel to Power BI<\/li>
  • Data Connection Best Practices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Next level DAX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Implicit vs. Explicit DAX Measures<\/li>
    • DAX Date and Time functions<\/li>
    • DAX Conditional & Logical Functions<\/li>
    • DAX Count functions<\/li>
    • DAX Iterator Functions<\/li>
    • DAX Best Practices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Visualizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • Matrix Visuals<\/li>
      • KPI Visuals<\/li>
      • Visualizing Geospatial Data with Maps<\/li>
      • Visualizing Data with Tree Maps<\/li>
      • Trends with Line and Area Charts<\/li>
      • Forecasts<\/li>
      • Goal Pacing with Gauge Charts<\/li>
      • Adding Drill Through Filters<\/li>
      • Report Bookmarks<\/li>
      • Testing Scenarios with What-if Parameters<\/li>
      • Visualization Best Practices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Sharing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        • Managing and Viewing Roles in Power BI<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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