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Explore the differences between Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI, and learn to pull in data from various sources, clean and combine datasets, and use DAX for calculations.
Power Query is available as an add-on to Excel 2013 and 2010. You can find installation instructions at :
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39379
However, we have not tested the course on these versions of Excel and cannot support learners who use these versions.
Import csv files, use the power query editor to clean and delete unwanted data, load it into a worksheet, apply filters, and learn to unpivot and pivot data.
Define what a csv file is and how comma separated values work, with headers and delimiters. Show how Power Query transforms csv data into an analysis-friendly layout in Excel.
Normalize data by ensuring every attribute has its own column, enabling robust storage and analysis, reducing storage, easing maintenance, and speeding queries.
Import a csv file using power query, remove header rows, and transform data so dates appear in one column, creating a clean sales list with step-by-step data shaping.
Learn to shape a data table in Power Query Editor by renaming, reordering, deleting columns, and merging two columns to create a single Make and Model field.
Discover row-based data shaping in Power Query, using keep and remove techniques, sampling methods, and handling duplicates. Learn to sort, group, and reverse rows to tailor data for analysis.
Set the correct data types early to ensure accurate calculations and slicing, using Power Query's auto detect where possible and manually adjusting with the data type tool when needed.
Replace values across a column to standardize data and correct entries in Power Query, using the replace values dialog and advanced options, with text conversion for non-text columns as needed.
Explore how Power Query transforms column contents with text formatting, numeric rounding, and date-time extractions. Learn practical steps to uppercase text, trim spaces, round numbers, and extract year from dates.
Explore data mashup with Power Query to extend datasets via derived columns, joins, and pivoting, delivering a standardized, usable data model. Manage queries with the view and advanced editor ribbons.
Discover how to split columns in Power Query by delimiter or fixed characters, including custom delimiters, to separate dates, numbers, or text elements.
Add an index column to number records, starting at zero or a custom start, and use it as a surrogate key for dimensional modeling and to reapply sort orders.
Pivot and unpivot data inside Power Query to cleanse and transform datasets, transforming rows and columns for efficient data loading and reporting, including append and flatten operations.
Learn to handle multiple date formats and invalid dates with Power Query, set the English United States locale, and transform data to correct date time values.
Learn how to use column from examples in Power Query to create new columns from sample values, reveal transformations, and bucket numeric sizes into XL, L, M, S for analytics.
Unify data from multiple sources into tables, join queries, and build an ETL workflow in Excel using Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX, Power BI, and Power 3D Map.
Explore Power Query to pull, transform, and refresh data from Excel workbooks, external files, databases, and folders; learn appending, merging, unpivoting, pivoting, and basic M language to streamline your analysis.
Learn to use Power Query to split a column by a delimiter, transform data from a workbook, rename steps, and load results to a worksheet with refresh tips.
Apply a range of transformations in power query to clean and shape HR course evaluation data, including removing rows, promoting headers, filtering nulls, and deduplicating.
Discover how to unpivot data in Power Query, troubleshoot common query errors, and transform pivoted data back to a flattened form using unpivot other columns and M code edits.
Learn to merge category and color lookups into the product query using Power Query Editor, performing left outer joins and expanding results for a data model and pivot table.
Load categories, colors, and products as separate tables into the data model, establish one-to-many relationships, and hide key codes to streamline pivot tables and visuals.
Transform a messy invoice dataset with Power Query by splitting a single expenses cell into rows, then group by invoice to compute total expenses and refresh results.
Fuse power query and power pivot to stage data from diverse sources into a dynamic data model. Create relationships and KPI calculations for code-free analysis in Excel.
Load data into the Power Pivot data model using Power Query or direct import, connect to databases, create a calendar table, and build relationships for analysis.
Explore how database normalization separates facts from attributes using a sales fact table and product and data dimension tables to ensure integrity, and relate to Power Query and DAX workflows.
Learn how DAX powers Power BI and Power Pivot with calculated columns and measures. Discover row context versus filter context and DAX differs from Excel formulas in building dynamic visuals.
Create a calculated column direct costs in the stock table by adding purchase price and related costs, including parts and labor, with Excel-like arithmetic applied to every row.
Leverage DAX to build complex if statements using and/or across related tables, as shown by flagging red or blue coupes and creating a special sales column.
Create and link a slicer to a pivot table in PowerPivot, filter by country, test the slicer, link it to pivot tables, and save the workbook.
Master Power Query, Power Pivot & Power BI – Build Professional Dashboards and Data Models in Excel!
If you work with data in Excel and feel like you're spending hours on tasks that should take minutes — this course will change how you work. You'll go from manually copying and cleaning data to building automated, professional-grade dashboards that update with a click.
You'll learn how to use the Excel BI Toolkit – Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Power Map (3D Maps), and Power BI Desktop – tools that are underutilized but incredibly powerful. These features will empower you to analyze, visualize, and present your data like a pro.
Whether you're an analyst, business professional, or Excel enthusiast, you’ll discover how to create dynamic reports, stunning dashboards, and complex data models—all within Excel.
Before You Begin
Please note: Power Pivot and Power Map are only available in specific versions of Excel for Windows. They are not available on Excel for Mac.
To confirm compatibility, preview Lecture (free preview): Versions, Compatibility and Installing Power Pivot & Power Map.
Why Learn These Tools?
Today, data analysis is expected in virtually every job role. Sure, anyone can sum up a column—but not everyone can:
Automate data imports and transformations with Power Query
Build efficient data models with Power Pivot
Write powerful custom calculations with DAX
Present insights with interactive 3D maps and dashboards
Connect multiple data sources and build a single source of truth with Power BI Desktop
That’s where this course comes in. It’s your step-by-step guide to mastering these advanced tools—no programming needed.
What You’ll Learn
How to install and enable Power Query, Power Pivot, Power Map & Power BI Desktop
Import data from various sources (Excel, Access, SQL, text files & more)
Save hours of manual work by automating data cleaning with Power Query
Create complex models and relationships across multiple tables
Build custom KPIs and time-intelligence metrics using DAX — no programming needed
Build interactive Excel dashboards with slicers, KPIs & dynamic charts
Present geographic data interactively using 3D Maps
Share your reports via Power BI Desktop
By the end of the course, you’ll combine everything to create a stunning, fully-interactive dashboard from scratch.
What’s Included
Full lifetime access to all course materials
Downloadable working Excel files for hands-on practice
Certificate of Completion
Fast & friendly support
30-day money-back guarantee – no questions asked!
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for:
Excel users ready to level up their skills
Business professionals and analysts seeking to build smarter reports
Financial analysts, project managers, or operations professionals who rely on Excel daily
Anyone with basic Excel knowledge who wants to work smarter with data
You don’t need to be an Excel expert—just a willingness to learn and a Windows version of Excel that supports Power Pivot.
What Students Are Saying
“I automated a report that used to take me 3 hours. The instructor is excellent!” – Troy N.
“A thorough and well-presented tutorial on Excel BI tools. Helped me build effective dashboards.” – Albert L.
“Highly recommended for those looking to level up their data presentation skills with Excel.” – David A.
Your next data project deserves better tools. Enroll now and build your first professional dashboard today.