Analyzing Data with Excel Training (20779)

Analyzing Data with Excel Course Outline

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
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  • 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