Microsoft Power Query Course

Microsoft Power Query

COURSE TRAINERS

Details

Power Query is a data transformation and analysis tool that enables users to connect to various data sources, clean and transform data, and automate data processing tasks. A 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, transforming data, 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 Power Query to transform and analyze data, create reports and dashboards, and collaborate and share data with others. 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 analysis processes.

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.

We will cover the following:

Module 1: Introduction to 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

Leading Training is focusing on providing virtual training courses for the foreseeable future and will only consider in-person and classroom training on request, with a required minimum group size of six delegates. We remain committed to offering training that is fast, focused and effective.

Delivery Method	Duration	Price (excl. VAT)
Classroom	1 day	ZAR 2,750.00	Get a Quote
Live Virtual Training	1 day	ZAR 2,250.00	Get a Quote

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

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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Please note that this course needs a minimum of 6 delegates to schedule a course. You can choose to be added to the waiting list by clicking the button below, and we will contact you when we have enough delegates interested. Should we not get enough delegates, we will refund or credit your paid booking.

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If you have fewer delegates and cannot pay for 6, we can negotiate a shortened course where some of the time will be spent in blended learning - watching videos and doing tutorials and exercises with some contact time with the trainer. We would want to discuss what your core needs are so that we cover those aspects. You need to have paid for 3 delegates at least.

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