The Magic of Power Query to Import, Transform & Load Data

Overview

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This course teaches the basics of using Power Query to import, clean, transform, and load data in Excel. The learning outcomes include understanding what Power Query is, importing text files to create reports and charts, cleaning bad data in Excel sheets, and appending multiple text files into a single dataset. The course covers methods to update reports when new data is received and provides a comprehensive introduction to Power Query. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in data analysis and business intelligence using Microsoft Power Tools. The teaching method involves practical examples and demonstrations to illustrate the concepts.

Syllabus

) Introduction.
) Power Query Icon as Magic.
) Files to download and unzip folder.
) What is Power Query? What does Power Query do?.
) Example 1: Import Text File to create report and chart. Then get a new Text File next month and everything will update..
) A complete introduction to Power Query..
) Two methods to update report when you get a new Text file: 1) Edit Query, or 2) Duplicate Query..
) Example 2: Clean Bad Data in an Excel Sheet, Load to Excel Sheet, Build PivotTable. Then add new data and refresh the Query and the PivotTable Cache..
) Example 3: Import multiple Text Files from Folder and Append into single Proper Data Set..
) Summary.