Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Power Pivot
Course Description:
We are now living in the age of big data. Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data, which brings about a need for people who can analyze large amounts of data quickly. Fortunately, Microsoft Excel provides Power Pivot to help you organize, manipulate, and report on your data in the best way possible. Since a tool is only as good as the person using it, it is important to gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot to maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data.
Objective:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to use Power Pivot along with Microsoft Excel 2013 to analyze data from a variety of sources.
- Get started with Power Pivot.
- Visualize Power Pivot data.
- Work with advanced functionality in Power Pivot.
Target Audience
Students taking this course are experienced Microsoft Excel users who are seeking to advance their data analysis capabilities by using Power Pivot.
Trainer
Training will be conducted by our experienced local trainer who has more than 10 years of experience with relevant certification.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience working with Microsoft Excel and PivotTables. You should already understand spreadsheet concepts and be comfortable creating and analyzing basic PivotTables.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Power Pivot
- Enable and Navigate Power Pivot
- Manage Data Relationships
Lesson 2: Visualizing Power Pivot Data
- Create a Power Pivot Report
- Create Calculations in Power Pivot
Lesson 3: Working with Advanced Functionality in Power Pivot
- Create a Key Performance Indicator
- Work with Dates and Time in Power Pivot