Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Power Query
- Overview of the Power Query interface
- Grasping queries and applied steps
- Exploring integrations with Power BI and Excel
Connecting to Data Sources
- Importing Excel, CSV, and text files
- Handling folders and structured datasets
- Linking to online and database sources
Fundamentals of Data Cleaning
- Eliminating errors and duplicates
- Filtering, sorting, and reshaping data
- Addressing missing values
Data Transformation and Shaping
- Splitting and merging columns
- Pivoting and unpivoting data
- Grouping and aggregating records
Merging Queries
- Appending versus merging queries
- Join types and considerations for data structure
- Modeling datasets from multiple sources
Getting Started with M Language
- Comprehending M formulas
- Modifying queries via the Advanced Editor
- Writing custom transformation scripts
Automation and Refresh Strategies
- Building reusable transformation workflows
- Setting up refresh schedules
- Managing dependencies and optimizing query performance
Advanced Techniques
- Parameterizing queries for flexibility
- Utilizing functions within M
- Best practices for scalable transformation pipelines
Recap and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of spreadsheet-based data handling
- Experience performing basic data analysis tasks
- Familiarity with standard file formats like CSV and Excel
Target Audience
- Data professionals tasked with cleaning and preparing datasets
- Business analysts managing recurring data workflows
- Individuals involved in data reporting and process automation
Testimonials (2)
The most valuable takeaway was learning how to apply the concepts in real-world scenarios and understanding the tools and processes.
Marcel Tansae - DB Technology
Course - Microsoft Power Automate
How to use relationships in Power BIand the differences between columns and measurements