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 Duration 14 hours

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Getting Started with Power Query

  • Overview of the Power Query interface
  • Comprehending queries and the sequence of applied steps
  • Exploring integrations with Power BI and Excel

Establishing Data Connections

  • Ingesting data from Excel, CSV, and text files
  • Managing folders and structured dataset collections
  • Linking to online services and database sources

Core Data Cleaning Techniques

  • Eliminating errors and duplicate entries
  • Applying filters, sorting, and structural shaping to data
  • Handling and addressing missing values

Advanced Transformations and Reshaping

  • Splitting and merging column contents
  • Utilizing pivot and unpivot operations
  • Grouping records and calculating aggregates

Integrating Multiple Queries

  • Distinguishing between append and merge query strategies
  • Selecting appropriate join types and structural considerations
  • Constructing models from multi-source datasets

Introduction to the M Language

  • Understanding M formula syntax and logic
  • Modifying queries through the Advanced Editor
  • Developing custom transformation rules

Automation and Data Refresh

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

Advanced Methodologies

  • Implementing parameterized queries for flexibility
  • Leveraging functions within M for complex logic
  • Adopting best practices for scalable data pipelines

Conclusions and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of spreadsheet-based data operations
  • Hands-on experience with fundamental data analysis activities
  • Basic familiarity with standard file formats, including CSV and Excel

Target Audience

  • Data specialists tasked with cleaning and preparing datasets
  • Business analysts managing recurring data workflows
  • Professionals engaged in data reporting and process automation

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