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Master Excel PowerPivot for advanced data analysis. Learn from experts to create insightful reports and enhance your professional analytical skills.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring the power of Power Pivot in Excel, enabling you to analyse large datasets and create sophisticated data models.
  • How to import data from multiple sources, including databases, spreadsheets and text files, empowering you to build comprehensive data models.
  • Understanding DAX formulas and calculations, helping you perform advanced data analysis and derive meaningful insights.
  • How to create relationships between tables and build hierarchical data structures, enabling you to model complex relationships and dependencies.
  • Exploring Power Pivot's data visualisation capabilities, helping you create interactive charts and dashboards that communicate your findings effectively.
  • How to use slicers, timelines and other interactive controls, empowering you to explore your data and uncover hidden patterns.
  • Understanding best practices for data modelling, performance optimisation and report design, helping you deliver high-quality and insightful Power Pivot solutions.

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This Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course includes

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We offer Microsoft Excel PowerPivot as a private course.

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Course Outline for Microsoft Excel PowerPivot

Getting Started with PowerPivot

  • Exploring the PowerPivot application and its interface
  • Importing data from various sources such as Excel, SQL, and other databases
  • Refreshing data from a data source to keep your reports up-to-date
  • Creating linked tables to combine data from multiple sources

Manipulating PowerPivot Data

  • Organising and formatting tables for better readability
  • Creating calculated columns using DAX formulas
  • Sorting and filtering PowerPivot data to focus on key insights
  • Creating and managing table relationships to enhance data analysis

Creating PowerPivot Reports

  • Creating a PivotTable to summarise and analyse data
  • Creating PivotCharts to visualise your data
  • Filtering data using slicers for interactive reporting
  • Presenting PivotTable data visually to communicate insights effectively

Using DAX Functions in PowerPivot

  • Manipulating PowerPivot data using DAX functions for advanced calculations
  • Extracting data from tables using functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT
  • Applying time intelligence functions to analyse data over time
  • Using logical and statistical functions to deepen your analysis

Distributing PowerPivot Data

  • Protecting reports by setting permissions and passwords
  • Saving reports in different file formats such as Excel, PDF, and PowerPoint
  • Sharing reports securely within your organisation
  • Publishing reports to SharePoint or other collaboration platforms
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FAQs about the Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course

Is this Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course suitable for me?

PowerPivot is a data modelling technology that lets you build data models, establish relationships and create calculations from within Excel. Our course is designed for people who are new to PowerPivot but who have strong existing skills in Excel. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How is the content taught throughout the Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course?

Our Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course is extremely interactive. You will be using Excel throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course?

For private classes in Microsoft Excel PowerPivot, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course?

We offer ongoing support to our Microsoft Excel PowerPivot course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

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Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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