Why Choose this Training Course?
Power Pivot is a robust data analysis and modeling tool within Excel. In this Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel training course, you'll discover how to leverage Power Pivot to import data from various sources, establish relationships between tables, and perform calculations using DAX formulas. You'll also explore working with dates, time intelligence, hierarchies, and perspectives. The training will cover advanced topics such as optimizing your data model, utilizing Power Query, creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), troubleshooting errors, and crafting visualizations with Power View. By the end of this COPEX training course, you'll be equipped to use Power Pivot with confidence and efficiency for all your data analysis needs.
This training course will feature:
- Data modeling
- Data analysis
- Star and snow flake model
- Creating measures and KPIs
- Essential DAX formulae
What are the Goals?
By the end of this COPEX training course, participants will be able to:
- To learn the basics of Power Pivot and how it can enhance data analysis in Excel
- to create, manage, and refine data models using Power Pivot
- To learn how to use DAX formulas to perform calculations and analysis on the data model
- To learn how to work with dates, time intelligence, hierarchies, and perspectives in Power Pivot
- To learn some advanced topics and tips for using Power Pivot effectively
Course Outline
Day One: Introduction to Power Pivot
- What is Power Pivot and why use it?
- How to enable and start Power Pivot in Excel
- How to create a data model from multiple sources
- How to manage and view data in the Power Pivot window
- How to create relationships between tables
- How to use the diagram view to visualize the data model
- Exercises and examples
Day Two: Working with Calculations and DAX
- Calculated columns and calculated fields (measures)
- When to use them and how to create them
- What is DAX and how to write basic formulas
- How to use common DAX functions and operators
- How to understand and use context and filter in DAX
- Exercises and examples
Day Three: Working with Dates and Time Intelligence
- What are date tables and why are they important?
- How to create and use date tables in Power Pivot
- How to use time intelligence functions in DAX
- How to filter and compare data by dates
- How to create dynamic date calculations
- Exercises and examples
Day Four: Working with Hierarchies and Perspectives
- What are hierarchies and how to create them in Power Pivot
- How to use hierarchies in PivotTables and PivotCharts
- How to drill up and down in hierarchies
- What are perspectives and how to create them in Power Pivot
- Using perspectives to focus on specific aspects of the data model
- Exercises and examples
Day Five: Advanced Topics and Tips
- How to optimize the data model for performance and memory efficiency
- Power Query (Get & Transform) to import and transform data for Power Pivot
- How to create key performance indicators (KPIs) in Power Pivot
- How to troubleshoot common errors and issues in Power Pivot
- Interactive visualizations of the data model
- Tips and best practices for working with Power Pivot
The Certificate
- COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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