This intensive two-hour course addresses the critical need for accuracy and efficiency when developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Recognizing that even minor errors can have significant implications, this course delves deep into strategies and skills required to detect and correct errors in Excel. By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to efficiently identify and correct errors in Excel spreadsheets, enhancing their overall productivity and accuracy in their professional roles. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation you will be able to ...
- Select the most appropriate Excel functions and features for specific tasks, ensuring optimal efficiency and accuracy in data management and reporting across a range of business applications.
- Apply advanced Excel features like PivotTables and Array Formulas to streamline complex data analysis and enhance reporting accuracy in diverse professional contexts.
- Differentiate between the uses of custom sorting and slicers in Excel to enhance data presentation and facilitate more efficient data navigation and analysis.
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
- Introduction to Power Query in Power BI: Understanding the interface and basic functionalities.
- Data Cleaning Techniques: Removing duplicates, handling null values, and data type conversions.
- Data Transformation: Advanced methods for manipulating data, including pivoting, merging, and appending queries.
- Data Loading: Efficiently loading data into the Power BI data model.
- Document the Process Steps: Setting up details for each step in the process so you can document what is happening and why.
