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Efficient Data Analysis with Microsoft Power Tools & Excel 365
Every successful analysis begins with well‑structured data. In this hands-on seminar, you will learn how to transform raw data into meaningful insights.
This data analytics seminar guides you through the entire analysis process – from data acquisition to interactive dashboards – using Microsoft’s Power Business Intelligence Tools.
Since around 80% of analysis effort goes into data cleaning and preparation, we show you how to optimize, automate, and professionalize these steps using Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI Desktop.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- how to efficiently import, transform, and model data
- how Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI work together effectively
- how to analyze and visualize data professionally
- how to automate recurring analysis tasks
- how to build modern dashboards that support decision-making
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Comprehensive training: From raw data to interactive visualizations
- Practical use of Power BI Tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI Desktop)
- Learning based on realistic data scenarios
- Ideal for data analysts, controllers, and decision-makers
- Hybrid training: join on-site or live online
Seminar Content
Introduction & Overview
- Introduction to the Microsoft Power Business Intelligence Tools
- Differences and interaction between Power Query, Power Pivot & Power BI Desktop
- Installing and setting up the required add-ins
Power Query – Data Import & Transformation
- Importing external data (Excel, CSV, Web, SQL, folder structures)
- Combining multiple data sources
- Creating relationships between tables
- Data modeling: filtering, sorting, grouping
- Unpivoting data
- Performing calculations and transformations
Data Analysis with PivotTables
- Analyzing and visualizing data using PivotTables
- Using report layouts and formatting templates
- Applying grouping, slicers, and timelines
- Performing advanced PivotTable analyses
- Using PivotCharts for graphical insights
Power Pivot – Modeling & DAX
- Introduction to the Power Pivot interface
- Understanding and applying DAX expressions
- Creating and linking Power Pivot tables
- Using CUBE functions for deeper analysis
- Utilizing advanced analysis features in Excel 365
Visualization & Reporting
- 3D visualization of geographic data with Power Map
- Creating geo-reports and location-based analyses
- Selecting appropriate chart types for management reports
Power BI Desktop – Creating Modern Dashboards
- Introduction to Power BI Desktop
- Retrieving, transforming, and modeling data
- Building relationships between tables
- Designing interactive reports and visuals
- Exporting and publishing dashboards
Target Audience
This seminar is ideal for anyone who wants to systematically prepare, analyze, and visualize data – especially:
- Staff from controlling, marketing, sales, or IT
- Data analysts, professionals, and managers
- Advanced Excel users who want to work more professionally with Power BI and Power Tools
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with tables, formulas, and basic functions is helpful for effective use of Power Tools
