Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Power Pivot

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Skill LevelGeneral Workforce
Virtual | Live Trainer4 hours/day, 1 Day
In-Person | Onsite6 hours/day, 1 Day
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Course Overview

Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data, which requires people to analyze large amounts of data quickly. Power Pivot helps you organize, manipulate, and report on your data in the best way possible. During this course, you will learn to use Power Pivot and Excel to analyze data from various sources. You will gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot and maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data.

Learning Objectives

  • Get started with Power Pivot.
  • Visualize Power Pivot data.
  • Work with advanced functionality in Power Pivot.

Who It's For

  • Excel users seeking to analyze large datasets and improve reporting efficiency with Power Pivot.
  • Data analysts looking to combine information from multiple sources and create meaningful insights.
  • Finance and accounting professionals responsible for analyzing transactions and tracking performance metrics.
  • Business managers aiming to develop data-driven reports, calculations, and key performance indicators.
  • Reporting professionals who want to strengthen their Excel data modeling and advanced analysis skills.

Course Agenda

Three modules · 6 topics
1Getting Started with Power PivotTopics 1–2
  1. Enable and Navigate Power Pivot
  2. Manage Data Relationships
2Visualizing Power Pivot DataTopics 3–4
  1. Create a Power Pivot Report
  2. Create Calculations in Power Pivot
3Working with Advanced Functionality in Power PointTopics 5–6
  1. Create a KPI
  2. Work with Dates and Time in Power Pivot

About our Trainers
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Our Mission

Our facilitators are committed to delivering the latest industry trends, job-specific best practices, and the essential soft and hard skills needed in today’s workforce. PTR offers small and large organizations the choice between onsite and virtual training. Collaborate with our specialists to address challenges, bridge skill gaps, and tailor the learning experience to meet your company’s goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Power Pivot course about?

This course teaches participants how to use Excel Power Pivot to organize large datasets, establish data relationships, perform calculations, create reports, and analyze information from multiple sources.

What is Power Pivot in Microsoft Excel?

Power Pivot is an Excel data modeling and analysis technology that allows users to work with large datasets, connect related tables, create calculations, and build reports for more advanced data analysis.

Will I learn how to combine data from multiple sources?

Yes. The course covers data relationships and Power Pivot functionality to help you connect related datasets and analyze information from different sources within a unified data model.

Does the course cover creating reports and visualizing data?

Yes. You will learn how to create Power Pivot reports and use calculations to summarize and present data in a meaningful format that supports business analysis and decision-making.

Will I learn how to create KPIs using Power Pivot?

Yes. The course introduces KPI creation to help participants track performance against defined targets and communicate important business metrics more effectively.

Do I need prior Excel knowledge to attend this course?

A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data handling, is recommended. Familiarity with tables and PivotTables can also help you get more from the training.

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