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Analyzing Data with Excel Training (20779)
Level: Intermediate
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4.66/5 Based on 53 Reviews
This official Microsoft Analyzing Data with Excel (20779) course and learn to add BI techniques to Excel data analysis. The course goes beyond the capabilities of tables and charts and uses Pivot Charts, the Excel Data Model, and Power BI.
Plus, this course will prepare you for Microsoft exam 70-779, a core requirement for the MCSA: BI Reporting certification.
Key Features of this Analyzing Data with Excel Training:
- Microsoft Official Course (MOC) content
- After-course instructor coaching benefit
- Eligible to use with your Microsoft Software Assurance Training Vouchers (SATVs)
You Will Learn How To:
- Explore and extend a classic Excel dashboard
- Explore and extend an Excel data model
- Pre-format and import a .CSV file
- Import data from a SQL Server database
- Import data from a report
- Create measures using advanced DAX functions
- Create data visualizations in Excel
- Create a Power BI dashboard with Excel
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- 3-day instructor-led training course
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- SATV eligible
- One-on-one after course instructor coaching
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Requirements
- Before attending this course, students must have:
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality
- Working knowledge of relational databases
- Extensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheets including formulas, charts, filtering, sorting, and sub-totals
- Basic knowledge of data analytics equivalent to having attended course 10994
- Before attending this course, students must have:
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Exam Information
This course can help you prepare for the following Microsoft certification exam — 70-779: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Excel
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Analyzing Data with Excel Course Outline
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Module 1: Data Analysis in Excel
This module looks at the classic Excel dashboard and at ways to extend it.
Lessons
- Classic Data Analysis with Excel
- Excel Pivot Tables
- Limitations of Classic Data Analysis
Lab: Building a Classic Excel Dashboard
- Formatting Data
- Building a Pivot Table
- Adding pivot charts and a slicer
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe classic data analysis with Excel
- Describe Excel pivot tables
- Describe the limitations of classic data analysis with Excel
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Module 2: The Excel Data Model
This module looks at the classic Excel data model and at ways to extend it.
Lessons
- Using an Excel Data Model
- DAX
Lab: Explore an Excel Data Model
- Create Calculated Columns
- Format Data Model Data
- Create Measures
- Analyze the Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe an Excel data model
- View data within an Excel data table
- Describe DAX
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Module 3: Importing Data from Files
This module looks at pre-formatting and importing CSV files.
Lessons
- Importing Data into Excel
- Shaping and Transforming Data
- Loading Data
Lab: Importing Data from a CSV File
- Import and Transform Data from a CSV File
- Add Data from a Folder
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Import data into excel
- Shape and transform data
- Load data
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Module 4: Importing Data from Databases
This module looks at how to import data into Excel from a SQL Server database.
Lessons
- Available Data Sources
- Previewing, Shaping, and Transforming Data
- Table Relationships and Hierarchies
- Loading Data
Lab: Import Data from Multiple Sources
- Import Data from SQL Server
- Import Data from a CSV File
- Create a Data Table
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify available data sources
- Preview, shape, and transform data
- Explain table relationships and hierarchies
- Load data from various sources
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Module 5: Importing Data from Excel Reports
This module describes how to import data from a report.
Lessons
- Importing Data from Excel Reports
- Transforming Excel report Data
Lab: Importing Data from a Report
- Import Data from Excel
- Transform the Excel Data
- Load the Data into an Excel Data Model
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Import data from Excel reports
- Transform Excel report data
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Module 6: Creating and Formatting Measures
This module describes how to create and format measures.
Lessons
- DAX
- Measures
- Advanced DAX Functions
Lab: Creating Measures using Advanced DAX Functions
- Last year comparison
- Year to date
- Market Share
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain what DAX is and when to use it
- Describe a measure
- Use some of the advanced functions within DAX
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Module 7: Visualizing Data in Excel
This module describes how to visualize data in Excel.
Lessons
- Pivot Charts
- Cube Functions
- Charts for Cube Functions
Lab: Data Visualization in Excel
- Create a Tabular Report
- Create a Pivot Chart
- Add Slicers to Charts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and refine a pivot chart
- Describe cube functions and when to use them
- Describe a number of charts for use with cube functions
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Module 8: Using Excel with Power BI
This module describes how to use Excel with Power BI.
Lessons
- Power BI
- Uploading Excel Data to Power BI
- Power BI Mobile App
Lab: Creating a Power BI Dashboard with Excel
- Uploading Excel Data
- Creating a Power BI Dashboard
- Using Power BI desktop
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Power Bi and the various versions available
- Upload Excel data to Power BI
- Describe the Power BI App
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Analyzing Data with Excel Training FAQs
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Can I learn to analyze data with Excel online?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want. This course is available in class and live online.
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How can I use SATVs for this Analyzing Data with Excel course?
Simply provide your Microsoft SATV voucher number, company email address, and voucher expiration date to your Learning Tree Training Advisor, and we will do the rest!
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Is this Analyzing Data with Excel course part of a Microsoft MCSA certification path?
Yes! It fulfills a requirement for the MCSA: BI Reporting certification.
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