Overview
Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One Coursera Plus subscription covers most Professional Certificates on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates
The DAX for Humans specialization provides a structured learning path for Power BI users to build and master DAX skills, progressing from fundamentals to advanced techniques. It begins with Foundations of DAX: Core Concepts and Essential Data Skills, where learners develop a solid understanding of DAX syntax and functions, including working with dates, text, numbers, and time-based calculations. This foundation prepares them to solve common business reporting challenges.
The second course, Applied DAX: Business Metrics and Analytical Solutions, focuses on translating business requirements into practical DAX solutions. Learners create measures and analytical models for real-world scenarios across customer analytics, HR, finance, project management, and operations, gaining hands-on experience with business-focused calculations.
The final course, Mastering DAX: Optimization & Troubleshooting, covers advanced calculation techniques, performance tuning, and problem-solving strategies. Participants learn to build efficient, scalable, and reliable DAX models for complex analytical needs.
By combining conceptual learning with practical application, the specialization enables learners to create powerful Power BI solutions, generate meaningful insights, optimize performance, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Upon completion, learners will possess a strong DAX skill set suitable for both everyday reporting and advanced business intelligence initiatives.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Foundations of DAX: Core Concepts and Essential Data Skills
- Course 2: Applied DAX: Business Metrics and Analytical Solutions
- Course 3: Mastering DAX: Optimization & Troubleshooting
Courses
-
Advance your DAX skills by applying them to real-world business scenarios across customer analytics, human resources, project management, finance, and operations. This course demonstrates how DAX can drive actionable insights in diverse domains. Learners will discover how to use DAX to solve practical business problems, including calculating customer metrics, analyzing HR data, managing project performance, and performing financial and operational analysis. The course covers a variety of industry-relevant measures and techniques, such as Net Promoter Score, lifetime value, absenteeism, schedule variance, currency exchange, and equipment effectiveness. By mastering these applications, learners will be able to translate business requirements into effective DAX solutions. Through scenario-based explanations and step-by-step walkthroughs, the course emphasizes the practical use of DAX in business analytics. Learners gain confidence in applying DAX to real data challenges and interpreting results for decision-making. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book DAX for Humans, by Greg Deckler. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.
-
Build a strong foundation in DAX by mastering its core concepts and essential data manipulation techniques. This course introduces the DAX language and guides learners through fundamental operations with dates, text, numbers, and time. This course is designed for Power BI users seeking to understand DAX from the ground up. Learners will explore the basics of DAX, including creating measures, leveraging variables, and working with key functions for data lookup, grouping, and logical operations. The course then delves into practical applications such as handling dates and calendars, manipulating text, performing numerical calculations, and managing time and duration data. By the end, learners will be equipped to confidently use DAX for a wide range of foundational business scenarios. The course uses clear explanations and real-world examples to make DAX concepts accessible and practical. Learners progress step-by-step from introductory topics to more advanced foundational skills, ensuring a solid grasp of DAX essentials. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book DAX for Humans, by Greg Deckler. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.
-
Take your DAX expertise to the next level by exploring advanced calculation patterns, performance optimization, and troubleshooting techniques. This course empowers learners to tackle complex analytical challenges and optimize their DAX solutions. This course covers advanced DAX scenarios, including custom slicers, dynamic visualizations, fuzzy matching, and multi-column aggregations. Learners will also explore best practices for optimizing DAX performance, understand the nuances of the CALCULATE function, and develop skills for debugging and error handling. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to design efficient, robust DAX models for sophisticated analytical needs. The course combines in-depth conceptual explanations with practical examples to demystify advanced DAX topics. Learners are guided through complex scenarios and optimization strategies, building confidence in troubleshooting and refining their DAX solutions. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book DAX for Humans, by Greg Deckler. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.
Taught by
Packt - Course Instructors