Advanced Power Business Intelligence (BI)Workshop

IT & Microsoft® Courses

This practical and hands-on workshop is designed to help participants build strong foundational and intermediate skills in Power BI data transformation and data modelling using Power Query, M Language, and DAX. The program focuses on developing the technical capabilities required to clean, transform, model, and analyze data more effectively to create meaningful business insights and interactive dashboards.

Participants will explore the overall Power BI architecture and understand how Power Query, M Language, and DAX work together within the reporting and analytics process. The workshop provides practical exposure to importing, transforming, and preparing datasets while applying real-world data cleaning and shaping techniques using Power Query and M expressions.

The program also introduces DAX fundamentals and gradually progresses into building calculated columns, measures, KPIs, and time intelligence calculations that support better business analysis and reporting. Through guided hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to work with relationships, filter contexts, dynamic calculations, and advanced DAX concepts used in professional Power BI solutions.

By the end of the workshop, participants will gain practical experience in transforming raw data into structured analytical models, creating impactful calculations, and applying Power BI techniques that support more effective reporting, dashboard development, and data-driven decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the overall Power BI architecture and the role of Power Query, M Language, and DAX within the data analytics workflow
Apply Power Query techniques to import, clean, transform, and prepare datasets for analysis and reporting
Use M Language fundamentals to modify query logic, automate transformations, and create reusable data preparation processes
Perform practical data transformation tasks including filtering, grouping, merging, appending, and parameter management
Differentiate between calculated columns and measures and understand when to use each within Power BI models
Develop DAX calculations and measures using common aggregation and analytical functions
Apply relationships, filter propagation, and context concepts to create more accurate and dynamic calculations
Build business KPIs and time intelligence calculations such as YTD, MTD, and QTD measures
Use advanced DAX techniques including variables, iterators, and complex filter context management to solve analytical challenges
Create more efficient, scalable, and business-focused Power BI data models and reporting solutions

1. Introduction to Power BI and Data Flow

Quick overview of Power BI architecture.
Where M and DAX fit in the process.

2. Power Query & M Language Basics

Understanding the role of M in data transformation.
Query steps and applied steps.
Syntax basics of M.

3. Hands-On: Data Transformation with M

Importing and cleaning datasets.
Removing duplicates, filtering, grouping.
Creating calculated columns in Power Query.
Working with parameters.

4. Intermediate M Techniques

Writing and modifying M expressions.
Custom functions in M.
Merging and appending queries.

5. Introduction to DAX

Purpose of DAX in modelling.
Row context vs. filter context.
Syntax structure.

6. DAX Fundamentals

Calculated columns vs. measures.
Common functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTROWS, DISTINCTCOUNT.
Relationships and filter propagation.

7. Hands-On: Building DAX Measures

Creating sales KPIs (Total Sales, Avg. Order Value).
Time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, QTD).
Dynamic filtering with CALCULATE().

9. Advanced DAX Concepts

Variables in DAX.
Iterators (SUMX, AVERAGEX).
Handling complex filter contexts

Regular Fee:

USD 980

Per Participant
(Exclusive of VAT)

Group Registration Benefit

Planning to attend with colleagues? Organizations registering 3 or more participants receive a 15% group discount, making it more economical to develop teams together while creating a shared learning experience.

The Program Fee Includes:

Full-day instructor-led training
Comprehensive course materials
Practical tools, templates and learning resources used during the program
Interactive exercises and facilitated discussions
Networking opportunities with professionals from other organizations
Lunch and refreshments
SIMFOTIX Certificate of Completion

Registering a Team?

For larger groups, we can also explore a customized in-house delivery exclusively for your organization. The program can be tailored to your business context, participant profile, and specific learning objectives.