Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Power Pivot Course (Online or In Toronto)

Microsoft® Excel® Introduction to Power Pivot and Data Models Course (Instructor-led)

Course Dates: May 31, 2024 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person) | Check for more dates (Virtual classroom or In-person) >

Duration: 1 day - 9 am - 4 pm (ET)

Microsoft Excel Versions: 2016 | 2019 | 2021 | 365 (Windows)

Delivery Methods (Instructor-led): In-person (Live classroom) training or Online (Virtual classroom)

Course Fee: $295 CAD per person + HST (Online in virtual classroom), $325 CAD per person + HST (Bring your own device for live classroom courses) or $345 CAD per person + HST (Avantix Learning provides device for live classroom courses)

Virtual Classroom: Virtual classroom courses are delivered online by a live instructor and run from 9 am to 4 pm (Eastern Time) with a 15 minute break in the morning and in the afternoon and a 1 hour break for lunch.

In-person (Live Classroom) Course Location: Our live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at the Toronto Eaton Centre or at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (some Avantix Learning courses may be held at an alternate downtown Toronto location). Location will be confirmed when you register.

Learning Path: Level 3

Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced or equivalent knowledge and skills. We also recommend taking Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Power Query to Get and Transform Data before taking this course.

Custom training: Available on request. Contact us to arrange a date.

Public scheduled courses are delivered as live instructor-led classroom training or virtual classroom training (as indicated). Bring your own device rates apply to live classroom courses. Some courses / formats may have a minimum enrollment requirement.

*Some courses and formats may be subject to a minimum enrollment requirement.

This course introduces students to one of the most exciting and powerful tools in Excel – Power Pivot. Power Pivot is part of Excel's suite of Business Intelligence (BI) tools and allows users to work with large data sets in Excel's data model. Users can manipulate data in many ways quickly and easily using Power Pivot. During this course, students will import data into the Power Pivot data model, create relationships between tables, write calculated columns and measures and generate more powerful pivot tables from Power Pivot. Students will create expressions using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and update from Power Pivot data sources. Queries will be created and then students will use the data within Power Pivot and then generate supercharged pivot tables. Throughout this course, the instructor will include numerous tips, tricks and shortcuts. Key takeaways include a full course manual, Quick Reference Guide with keyboard shortcuts as well as sample and exercise files.

Note: This course is designed for students who have never used Power Pivot in Excel.

Course topics

Getting Started with Power Pivot

• Overview of the capabilities of Power Pivot
• Versions of Excel that support Power Pivot
• Enabling Power Pivot in Excel
• Using the Data Model in Excel

Working in the Power Pivot Window

• Viewing the Power Pivot data model window
• Examining the Ribbon in the Power Pivot data model window

Loading Data into Power Pivot

• Loading / importing data into Power Pivot
• Data sources supported in Power Pivot workbooks
• Data types supported in Power Pivot workbooks
• Moving between Excel and Power Pivot

Refreshing Data in Power Pivot

• Manually refreshing data
• Automatic or scheduled refreshes

Creating Relationships

• Viewing tables in Diagram View
• Primary keys and foreign keys
• Naming conventions for Power Pivot tables
• Creating relationships between tables
• Moving between views

Creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts from Power Pivot

• Creating a pivot table from Power Pivot data
• Creating a pivot chart from Power Pivot data
• Adding fields from related tables in pivot tables and charts
• Inserting slicers to use with pivot charts and pivot tables
• Refreshing pivot tables and pivot charts

Creating Calculated Columns and Measures in Power Pivot

• Creating calculated columns in Power Pivot
• Creating a measure in Power Pivot
• Creating a measure in Excel
• Using Implicit vs explicit measures in pivot tables
• Editing or renaming a calculated column or measure
• Deleting a measures

Basic Concepts in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

• Getting Started with DAX functions
• Creating DAX formulas
• Types of operations you can perform with DAX
• DAX functions compared to Excel functions
• DAX data types
• Key DAX functions such as CALCULATE

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Who will benefit

This course has been designed for Microsoft Excel users who have completed the Microsoft Excel: Introduction training or have equivalent knowledge and skills.

Can I bring my own device?

Absolutely! If you choose to bring your own device to a live classroom course, you will receive a reduced rate. Be sure to bring a power cord and a mouse is helpful.

What's included

Included in this course:

• Comprehensive course manual
• Keyboard shortcuts quick reference
• Sample and exercise files
• Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)
• Certificate of completion
• Follow-up email support

Related training

Microsoft Excel: Introduction

Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Functions, Dashboards and What-If Analysis Tools

Microsoft Excel: New and Essential Features and Functions in Excel 365

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Power Query to Get and Transform Data

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Power Pivot and Data Modelling

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

Microsoft Project: Introduction

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About Avantix Learning courses

Avantix Learning offers live instructor-led classroom courses and virtual classroom courses allowing personal interaction between the students and the instructor. We specialize in small classes, typically ranging from 6 to 10 students to ensure an optimal student to instructor ratio.

Live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Some courses may also be offered at an alternate downtown Toronto location.

Virtual classroom courses are delivered online by a live instructor in a virtual classroom environment.

Our top-notch instructors have years of experience in the business world and students are encouraged to ask questions during our courses. Avantix Learning senior instructors have 15 or more years of experience. A complete profile of the instructor leading a specific course is available on request.

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