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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Overview of Power Query

  • Familiarization with the Power Query interface
  • Grasping the mechanics of queries and applied steps
  • Exploring integrations with Power BI and Excel

Establishing Data Source Connections

  • Importing data from Excel, CSV, and text files
  • Managing folders and structured datasets
  • Linking to online services and database platforms

Basics of Data Cleaning

  • Eliminating errors and duplicate entries
  • Filtering, sorting, and restructuring data
  • Addressing missing values effectively

Data Transformation and Shaping

  • Techniques for splitting and combining columns
  • Utilizing pivot and unpivot operations
  • Grouping data and performing aggregations

Integrating Multiple Queries

  • Distinction between appending and merging queries
  • Considerations for join types and data architecture
  • Building models from diverse data sources

Getting Started with M Language

  • Understanding M formulas and syntax
  • Modifying queries via the Advanced Editor
  • Developing custom transformation logic

Automation and Refresh Cycles

  • Building reusable transformation workflows
  • Setting up automated refresh schedules
  • Optimizing query performance and managing dependencies

Advanced Methodologies

  • Implementing parameters in queries
  • Leveraging functions within the M language
  • Best practices for designing scalable transformation pipelines

Wrap-up and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of spreadsheet-based data management
  • Prior experience with basic data analysis activities
  • Knowledge of standard file formats, including CSV and Excel

Target Audience

  • Data professionals focused on cleaning and preparing datasets for analysis
  • Business analysts managing recurring data processing workflows
  • Individuals involved in data reporting and the automation of business processes

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