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Use PivotTables & PowerPivot effectively – fast, structured, professional analysis
In this practical Excel workshop, you will learn how to use PivotTables and PowerPivot to evaluate large datasets quickly, clearly, and efficiently.
You will discover how to combine data from different sources, analyze and calculate results, and build dashboards with meaningful KPIs. With PowerPivot, you overcome Excel’s row limitations and use 130+ DAX functions for complex calculations that are impossible with standard PivotTables.
After this seminar, you will be able to merge datasets, automate reports, and professionally visualize your results.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- how to use classic PivotTables more efficiently
- how to leverage PowerPivot as a powerful analysis engine
- how to build DAX calculations for deeper insights
- how to process large datasets with high performance
- how to create interactive KPI dashboards and reports
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Efficient use of PivotTables & PowerPivot
- Work with very large data volumes (over 1 million rows)
- Create interactive dashboards and KPI reports
- Hands‑on exercises, tips & best practices
- Hybrid workshop: attend on‑site or live online
Seminar Content
Introduction to PivotTables
- Preparing and structuring data
- Understanding formatted tables vs. lists
- Building, structuring & formatting Pivot results
- Enhancing PivotTables with calculated fields, filters, slicers & grouping
- Using Pivot results as charts and sharing within Excel
- Understanding the limitations of PivotTables
Introduction to PowerPivot
- Installation & first steps
- Understanding the interface and core functions
- PowerPivot as a replacement for VLOOKUP & complex linking
- Combining data from Excel, text files & databases
- Creating relationships between tables
- Filtering data & removing irrelevant elements
Analysis & Calculations
- Creating multidimensional PowerPivot reports and charts
- Core analysis and calculation functions
- Introduction to key DAX functions
(e.g., CALCULATE, SUM, IF, AND/OR, DATE, ALL, RELATED) - Automated reporting for large datasets
Visualization & Dashboards
- Dynamic charts & interactive visualizations
- Combining multiple charts in one analysis
- KPI displays (Key Performance Indicators)
- Designing clear, structured dashboards
Target Audience
This seminar is ideal for:
- Professionals in controlling, management, and commercial functions
- Users in administrative roles, staff units, training & consulting
- Freelancers & small business owners who work with Excel professionally
- Anyone who wants to expand and perfect their Excel skills
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with standard functions is helpful but not mandatory
