Power BI: Build Calculated Columns
Spotlight - Power BI - Column Calculations
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Course description
Power BI – Column Calculations is a practical course that has been designed to help learners both understand and apply calculated columns using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) in Power BI Desktop. Calculated columns are essential when the data needed for analysis is not directly available in the data source but can be derived from existing fields. Learners begin by exploring the concept of calculated columns and how they differ from imported data. The course introduces basic operators for arithmetic calculations, such as multiplication and subtraction, and guides learners through creating new columns using these expressions. Participants will also learn how to format calculated columns for clarity and consistency in visuals. The course then progresses to conditional logic using the IF function and introduces the more efficient SWITCH function for evaluating multiple conditions. Learners will build columns that categorize data based on business rules, such as assigning membership levels based on sales thresholds. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to create and manage calculated columns, apply conditional logic, and prepare their data models for advanced analysis and visualization. This course is ideal for Power BI users who want to enhance their reports with custom calculations and logic-driven insights.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of Spotlight - Power BI - Column Calculations
- Work confidently with the core tools and features
- Build toward intermediate-level fluency
- Apply skills to real, on-the-job tasks
- Follow best practices and avoid common pitfalls
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