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Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel
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16 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Course Introduction
This Power Pivot in Excel training course is designed to provide participants with advanced skills and techniques to maximize the potential of Power Pivot.
Gain proficiency in analyzing, modeling, and visualizing data using the latest Power Pivot features, enabling you to make data-driven decisions with confidence.
This interactive course is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their Excel expertise and optimize their reporting workflows.
Course highlights include:
- Advanced data modeling and relationship building
- Using DAX for custom calculations
- Enhancing data analysis with Power Query
- Designing interactive dashboards and reports
- Hands-on exercises focused on real-world applications
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand advanced Power Pivot capabilities
- Develop optimized data models in Excel
- Apply DAX for complex calculations
- Design professional dashboards and visuals
- Analyze and interpret data effectively
Training Methodology
This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented.
This includes instructor-led presentations, practical demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on exercises to provide an engaging and impactful learning experience.
Who should Attend?
This training course is suitable for professionals across various industries who work with data and Excel.
This training course is suitable for:
- Data analysts and business analysts
- Finance and accounting professionals
- Project managers handling reporting
- IT professionals managing data modeling
- Any Excel user seeking advanced skills
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Introduction to Power Pivot
- Overview of Power Pivot capabilities
- Enabling and configuring Power Pivot in Excel
- Loading data from multiple sources
- Creating relationships between data tables
- Understanding data modeling concepts
- Exploring Power Pivot interface and features
Day 2
Data Modeling and Relationships
- Optimizing data tables for analysis
- Defining relationships in Power Pivot
- Understanding cardinality and filter directions
- Managing hierarchies in data models
- Resolving common relationship issues
- Best practices for data modeling
Day 3
Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Fundamentals of DAX calculations
- Creating calculated columns and measures
- Using basic DAX functions (SUM, AVERAGE)
- Understanding filter context in DAX
- Applying time intelligence functions
- Debugging and troubleshooting DAX formulas
Day 4
Advanced DAX and Power Query
- Writing advanced DAX expressions
- Applying logical and statistical DAX functions
- Combining DAX with Power Query
- Cleaning and transforming data using Power Query
- Creating custom columns in Power Query
- Connecting Power Pivot with Power BI
Day 5
Dashboards and Reporting
- Building interactive dashboards in Excel
- Using slicers and timelines for filtering
- Designing visually appealing reports
- Publishing and sharing dashboards
- Automating data refresh processes
- Best practices for Power Pivot reporting
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 14 - 18 September 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, Rome.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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