Mastering Microsoft Power Query and Power Pivot

Elevate Your Excel Skills with Power Query and Power Pivot

Take your data analysis capabilities to the next level with Microsoft Excel’s robust data modeling and business intelligence tools: Power Query and Power Pivot. This course is designed for professionals ready to streamline their data analysis workflows and create powerful, dynamic reports without extensive coding knowledge.

Power Query simplifies data extraction and transformation by enabling users to consolidate files, clean datasets, and automate data preparation through a user-friendly interface. Meanwhile, Power Pivot enhances analytical capabilities, allowing users to create sophisticated data models from large datasets, perform advanced calculations, and generate insightful reports. Together, these tools empower learners to analyze millions of data points efficiently and transform raw data into actionable insights.

Master Data Modeling and Business Intelligence Tools

Power Query and Power Pivot provide unparalleled ease and functionality for tackling complex data challenges. Power Query eliminates the need for manual data cleaning, offering drag-and-drop functionality to merge, filter, and transform data seamlessly. Power Pivot complements this by creating robust data models and performing time-related calculations to extract actionable insights. Whether you’re handling large datasets or generating business-critical reports, this course equips you with the tools to make Excel work smarter for you.

This course is designed for learners who are proficient with PivotTable and PivotChart butt only has little experience or no experience in using Power Query and Power Pivot. 

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Use Power Query to import and consolidate multiple files from a folder.
• Merge tables into one using the Merge Query feature.
• Filter and clean data by removing unnecessary columns with Power Query.
• Create relationships between tables and perform advanced calculations using Power Pivot.
• Develop calculated columns with DAX functions and create Measures and KPIs.
• Build and customize Power PivotTables and Pivot Charts.
• Enhance interactivity with Slicers and Timelines applied to multiple charts.

• Excel 2016 / 365 / 2019 / 2021 Users: Professionals who are familiar with Excel but have not yet used Power Query and Power Pivot.
• Intermediate-Level Excel Users: Individuals proficient in Excel Tables, PivotTables, and PivotCharts seeking to advance their skills.
• Experienced Analysts: This course is not suited for beginners with basic Excel knowledge but is ideal for those who use Excel extensively for data analysis.

Note: 

• Learners are required to bring a Windows laptop equipped with Microsoft Excel 2016 or 365.
• NOT for beginners who only know some basic Excel functions
• Learners must have a good knowledge of create and use PivotTable
• Highly recommended learners to attend the "Mastering Pivot Table for Microsoft Excel: Advanced Features & Skills” or “Mastering Microsoft Excel Dashboard Reporting” before signing up this course

"Engaging and relatable, the trainer connected theory to real applications, shared valuable knowledge on Advanced Pivot Table functions, and provided useful hands-on guidance during the workshop."

-Ang Yu Jing, Public Service Division (2024)

“Trainer was patient in listening and explaining to all queries. The trainer provided a detailed explanation. The course will be helpful in data entry and formulating.” – Nicole Wong, Brainy Moves Pte Ltd

“Valene made learning Excel enjoyable. Lessons learned are commonly used at work.” – Chan Yoke Fan, Singapore Art Museum

“Trainer is very friendly and helpful. The course is very informative” – Muhd Abdul Hadi Mansor, Muslim Converts’ Association of Singapore

"Very knowledgeable and understand students abilities in comprehending the module"

"Very knowledgeable. Able to answer all the questions asked during class. Experience trainer."

Valene Ang: Microsoft Excel Master Trainer

Valene Ang is a distinguished Microsoft Certified Trainer and Master Instructor of Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). With over 20 years of experience in corporate training and consultancy, she is a seasoned expert in helping organizations optimize their data analysis processes using Excel’s advanced tools.

Valene specializes in customizing Microsoft Office training programs tailored to client needs, developing bespoke course outlines, and providing actionable business data analysis solutions. She has successfully trained hundreds of professionals across medium-sized organizations, government agencies, and multinational corporations.

Her high-profile clients include PSA International, DFS Galleria Singapore, Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL), the National Environment Agency (NEA), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), CPF Board, Public Utility Board (PUB), and the Canadian and British High Commissions. Valene’s training emphasizes practical, real-world applications, ensuring participants gain valuable skills to overcome everyday Excel challenges.