Details
Microsoft Power Query is a powerful data transformation and business analytics tool that allows users to connect to various data sources, clean and transform data efficiently, and automate data processing tasks. This Microsoft Power Query course provides participants with foundational knowledge and skills to use Power Query effectively in their data analysis and reporting work. The course covers topics such as connecting to different data sources, performing data transformation, creating queries, automating data import and processing tasks, and advanced data transformation techniques. Participants will also learn how to use formulas and functions, work with dates and times, perform conditional logic, handle large datasets, and optimize query performance. By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical skills and knowledge to use Microsoft Power Query to transform and analyze data, create reports and dashboards, and collaborate and share data with others. Microsoft Power Query is a valuable tool for business analysts, data analysts, and anyone who works with data and wants to streamline their data transformation and business analytics processes.
Course Objective: This course aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and skills to utilize Microsoft Power Query for effective data transformation and business analytics. Participants will learn to connect to a variety of data sources, clean and transform data efficiently, create and manage queries, and automate data processing tasks to enhance their analytical workflows.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Power Query
Module 2: Data Sources and Connections
Module 3: Transforming Data
Module 4: Query Management and Automation
Module 5: Advanced Data Transformations
Module 6: Advanced Query Techniques
Delivery Methods
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Discounts Available
Save up to 10% by booking and paying 10 business days before the course.
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Audience
It is intended for use by non-IT staff, including both Line and Senior Managers, Personal Assistants, Business Analysts, BI Specialists, and Knowledge Workers.
Pre-Requisites
IMPORTANT: There are no strict prerequisites for learning Power Query, as it is a tool that can be used by beginners and advanced users alike. However, some knowledge of Excel or other data analysis tools may be beneficial, as well as a basic understanding of data analysis concepts such as data types, data sources, and data manipulation.
Course Outline / Curriculum
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Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and skills to use Power Query for data transformation and analysis. Participants will learn how to connect to various data sources, clean and transform data, create queries, and automate data import and processing tasks.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Power Query
- Overview of Power Query
- Benefits of using Power Query
- Differences between Power Query and Excel's built-in data tools
Module 2: Data Sources and Connections
- Connecting to various data sources
- Importing data into Power Query
- Refreshing data and managing connections
Module 3: Transforming Data
- Cleaning and shaping data using Power Query
- Splitting, merging, and pivoting data
- Grouping and aggregating data
- Combining data from multiple sources
Module 4: Query Management and Automation
- Creating and editing queries
- Filtering and sorting data
- Handling errors and applying query options
- Automating data import and processing tasks
Module 5: Advanced Data Transformations
- Using formulas and functions
- Working with dates and times
- Performing conditional logic
- Handling text and numeric data
Module 6: Advanced Query Techniques
- Combining and merging queries
- Creating custom functions and parameters
- Handling large datasets and memory issues
- Optimizing query performance
Schedule Dates and Booking
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