You know the basics of PivotTables - now become a power user.
Pivot Tables offer valuable data summarization features, but they also have several limitations. They struggle with handling large datasets; they cannot combine data from multiple datasets and the built-in calculation functionality is very simplistic. This course focuses on the Data Model and Power Pivot, two of Excel’s hidden gems that help to overcome the built-in limitations. In this training, you will learn, using practical examples, how Power Pivot provides Business Intelligence and reporting functionality within the familiar environment of Excel to provide you with better business insights and enable you to make more informed business decisions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is NOT suitable for Mac users or iPad users as the functionality does not exist on those platforms. On Windows, Power Pivot may not be available for your version of Excel. If you are unsure whether this training is relevant for your version of Excel, please check with your IT department .
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to create Pivot Tables from multiple lists/tables without the need to combine them into a single list first (goodbye LOOKUP and all the issues that it brings).
- You will be able to create Pivot Tables from large datasets without worrying about file size, performance or needing more rows than an Excel worksheet contains.
- You will be able to discuss how to create Pivot Tables from multiple data sources (Excel, database, text file etc).
- You will be able to explain how to create powerful calculations on the data in your Pivot Tables.
Agenda
- What Is the Data Model and Why Is It Important?
- Importing Data Into the Data Model - the Why and How
- Using the Data Model to Create and Manage Relationships Between Tables
- Creating a Pivot Table From Related Excel Tables
- Creating a Pivot Table From Related Data Sources (Including External Sources)
- An Introduction to the Dax Formula Language to Create Simple Calculated Columns
Speakers
Mike Thomas,
theexceltrainer.co.uk- UK-based IT trainer with a career spanning 30+ years
- Delivered thousands of courses and produced hundreds of written and video-based tutorials
- Subject matter expert in a range of technologies with a primary focus and passion for Microsoft Office (especially Excel) on both the Windows and Mac platforms and Power BI
- A fellow of The Learning and Performance Institute and has worked with and for many global and UK-based companies and organizations across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, and public sector
- Designs and develops Microsoft Office®-based solutions that automate key business tasks and processes
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for business owners and managers, supervisors, associates, administrative professionals, analysts, controllers, bookkeepers, accountants, and attorneys.
