On-Demand

1 CPE

Surgent's Data Analytics Readiness Series: Advanced Formulas- Array Formulas and DAX Formulas

On-Demand
1 CPE

This course is delivered as a recorded video. After completing all sessions, you must pass the final exam with a minimum score of 70% to receive credit.

This one-hour data analytics course will introduce formula arrays and DAX formulas to users in Power BI and Excel. Users will learn the skills to create and evaluate array formulas and DAX formulas. An understanding of implicit or explicit intersections and measures within the formulas will be developed. Users will apply the understanding to data and work alongside the instructor to create calculated columns in Power Pivot using DAX formulas and array formulas. This course is one in a ten-part certification series, Core Data Analytics: Excel and Power BI Skills for Accounting and Finance Professionals, by Surgent IQ.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the applicable Excel skills that will be required in making the transition to data analyst 
  • Understand the basic requirements to create array and DAX formulas using Power BI and Excel
  • Understand how DAX formulas relate to calculated columns and how they can be created within calculated columns
  • Apply understanding of DAX formulas to create calculated columns using Power Pivot

Major Topics

  • Key to understanding array formulas is Implicit Intersection
  • How to enter and evaluate an array formula
  • Examples- array and DAX formulas
    • Array formulas- Implicit Intersection
  • Understanding DAX formulas
    • Calculated columns and measures
    • Evaluation context
    • Context transition
    • Implicit vs explicit measures
  • Examples- DAX formulas
    • Creating a calculated column in Power Pivot

CPE Credits Available

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • Technology

Prerequisites

2+ years of experience working with Excel

Advanced Preparation

Install Power Pivot and Data Analysis ToolPak

Intended Audience

Accountants who want to transition to data analysis and have a basic knowledge of Excel and Excel formulas

Provider

Surgent CPE

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