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There are 5 modules in this course
Unlock the full potential of Excel for advanced data analysis with this four-week course. Designed for aspiring data analysts and business professionals, you'll master Microsoft's powerful tools: Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI. This program will transform your ability to handle, analyze, and visualize large datasets, moving beyond traditional spreadsheet limitations.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
* Automate data import and transformation using Power Query.
* Perform advanced data modeling and analytics with Power Pivot and DAX.
* Create dynamic, interactive reports and dashboards in Power BI.
* Efficiently manage and analyze millions of rows of data within Excel.
To succeed, we recommend prior experience with Excel fundamentals and data visualization, ideally from our 'Data Analytics and Visualization' Specialization. This course is designed for Excel 2016 and later, with Office 365 recommended for optimal experience. Please note: Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI Desktop are Windows-only.
Welcome to your journey into Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis! In this introductory module, you'll get a comprehensive overview of how Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI will revolutionize your data handling. You will learn to import and transform data efficiently, work with massive datasets, and create compelling interactive reports. This material will orient you to the course's structure and goals. We encourage you to reflect on your learning objectives and share them with your peers to maximize your experience.
What's included
3 readings
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3 readings•Total 35 minutes
Welcome to Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis•15 minutes
Course goals and weekly learning objectives•10 minutes
Important information about versions and regions•10 minutes
Get and Transform (Power Query)
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
Ready to begin your data analysis journey? This module focuses on the crucial first steps: importing and combining data. You'll discover how to leverage Excel's powerful Get and Transform feature, also known as Power Query, to efficiently bring data from various sources into your workbook. Learn the different methods for combining datasets to meet your specific data analysis needs. To get the most out of this module, try importing data from a new source each week.
What's included
9 videos4 readings8 assignments
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9 videos•Total 55 minutes
Week 1 Introduction•4 minutes
Introduction to Power Query•6 minutes
Get and transform data from Excel•6 minutes
Get data from a database•5 minutes
Get data from a folder•8 minutes
Append queries with 2 datasets•5 minutes
Append queries with 3 or more datasets•7 minutes
Merge queries — Left Outer join•6 minutes
Merge queries — Inner and Anti joins•8 minutes
4 readings•Total 55 minutes
Read me before you start: Quizzes and Navigation•10 minutes
Download the Week 1 workbooks•5 minutes
Week 1 Practice Challenge•30 minutes
Week 1 Toolbox•10 minutes
8 assignments•Total 80 minutes
Introduction to Power Query•10 minutes
Get and transform data from Excel•10 minutes
Get data from a database•10 minutes
Get data from a folder•10 minutes
Append queries with 2 datasets•10 minutes
Append queries with 3 or more datasets•10 minutes
Merge queries — Left Outer join•10 minutes
Merge queries — Inner and Anti joins•10 minutes
Data Transformation with Power Query Editor
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to the exciting world of data transformation! Building on your data import skills, this module dives into how you can reshape your data for analysis. You'll learn to pivot data between wide and long formats, group information, and split columns using Power Query's powerful features. These techniques are crucial for preparing your datasets for accurate and insightful analysis. To succeed, practice each transformation step as you learn.
What's included
7 videos4 readings6 assignments
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7 videos•Total 51 minutes
Week 2 Introduction•2 minutes
Applying transformations with the Query Editor•8 minutes
Unpivoting data•9 minutes
Pivoting data in the Query Editor•4 minutes
Grouping data•7 minutes
Working with columns in Office 365•11 minutes
Working with columns in Excel 2016•9 minutes
4 readings•Total 50 minutes
Download the Week 2 workbooks•5 minutes
Working with columns — difference in versions•5 minutes
Week 2 Practice Challenge•30 minutes
Week 2 Toolbox•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 95 minutes
Test your skills: Weeks 1 and 2•45 minutes
Applying transformations with the Query Editor•10 minutes
Unpivoting data•10 minutes
Pivoting data in the Query Editor•10 minutes
Grouping data•10 minutes
Working with columns•10 minutes
Power Pivot and Data Modeling
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
Ever hit Excel's 1 million row limit? This module introduces the powerful Data Model in Excel, allowing you to analyze millions of rows of data, limited only by your computer's memory. You'll learn to define database-like relationships between tables and visualize your data using Power Pivot and advanced cube functions. Master creating dynamic PivotTables from these robust data models. For best results, practice building complex data relationships.
What's included
7 videos3 readings7 assignments
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7 videos•Total 61 minutes
Week 3 Introduction•7 minutes
Adding data to the Data Model•8 minutes
Data Modelling•9 minutes
Analysing data with Power Pivot•9 minutes
Visualising data with Power Pivot and Cube Functions•9 minutes
Introduction to DAX measures•9 minutes
Applying Time Intelligence and CALCULATE•9 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Download the Week 3 workbooks•5 minutes
Week 3 Practice Challenge•30 minutes
Week 3 Toolbox•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 125 minutes
Test your skills: Week 3•45 minutes
Adding data to the Data Model•10 minutes
Data Modelling•10 minutes
Analysing data with Power Pivot•10 minutes
Visualising data with Power Pivot and Cube Functions•10 minutes
Introduction to DAX measures•10 minutes
Applying Time Intelligence and CALCULATE•30 minutes
Data Visualization with Power BI
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
Get ready to elevate your data presentation! In this module, we transition from Excel to Power BI, Microsoft's leading Business Intelligence tool. You'll apply your foundational skills from Power Query and DAX to design and build dynamic, interactive reports and dashboards. Learn to transform raw data into compelling visual stories and share your insights effectively. To master Power BI, experiment with different visualization types for your data.
What's included
7 videos3 readings7 assignments
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7 videos•Total 85 minutes
Week 4 Introduction•3 minutes
Introducing Power BI•15 minutes
Adding a Calendar using DAX•14 minutes
Creating a Power BI report•15 minutes
Working with reports•14 minutes
Adding time intelligence•11 minutes
Sharing Power BI reports•13 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Download the Week 4 workbooks•5 minutes
Week 4 Practice Challenge•30 minutes
Week 4 Toolbox•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 105 minutes
Test your skills: Week 4•45 minutes
Introducing Power BI•10 minutes
Adding a Calendar using DAX•10 minutes
Creating a Power BI report•10 minutes
Working with reports•10 minutes
Adding time intelligence•10 minutes
Sharing Power BI reports•10 minutes
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Very nice course. Learnt a lot. The instructors Nicky Bull and Dr Prashan S. M. Karunaratne were good. Helped me to develop my knowledge on excel.Thank YouMahesh Gokhale
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This course was well-organized and well-paced, with reasonable assignments and assessments, and I was immediately able to apply what I learned to my job.
This course focuses on Power Query and Power Pivot tools available in Microsoft Excel for Windows (Excel 2016 and later), with Office 365 recommended for the best experience.
Power Query is not available for Excel for Mac.
What specific Excel Power Tools will I master for data analysis?
You will gain expertise in Microsoft Excel's Power Query for data transformation, Power Pivot for advanced data modeling and analytics, and Power BI for creating interactive data visualizations and dashboards.
Is prior data analysis experience or advanced Excel knowledge required?
While this course is part of a Data Analytics Specialization, it is designed to build upon foundational Excel skills. Basic familiarity with Excel is recommended, but no advanced data analysis experience is strictly required to start learning these powerful tools.
How will this course enhance my business analytics skills?
This course will significantly boost your business analytics capabilities by teaching you to automate data processes, perform complex financial analysis, and create compelling data visualizations. You'll learn to handle big data efficiently, making you a more effective data analyst.
What kind of data visualization projects will I create?
You will learn to create dynamic and interactive data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI, transforming raw data into actionable insights. This includes building reports that effectively communicate complex data analysis.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.