Power Query - How to Import and Clean Data Quickly
Do you import data into Excel from other sources (such as CSV files, text files, web pages, databases, or SharePoint)? Does the data that you import need to be "cleaned" before it can be used? (cleaning refers to things like removing duplicate rows, removing blank rows, removing unnecessary columns, converting cases, changing date formats, and more).Do you spend more time than necessary performing data cleaning tasks? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need to learn how to use Power Query!Areas CoveredImporting data into Excel from sources such as text files, web pages, and databasesAvoiding Excel’s "million-rows limitation” by connecting to external data sourcesUpdating the imported data (when the source data changes) with two clicksCreating Pivot Tables from external data sourcesUsing the Query Editor to quickly clean and transform data to make it useableUsing the Query Editor to create calculated columnsWho Should AttendThis training is aimed at users of Excel who wish to learn about Power Query. Attendees should have at least intermediate knowledge of Excel and be familiar with formulas and creating Pivot tables.Why Should You AttendIf you work with, analyze and generate reports from large datasets, having a good understanding and working knowledge of Power Query is a must! IMPORTANT NOTE: Power Query is only available for Excel 2010 and later for Windows. It is not available for Excel 2007 (or earlier), Excel Online, or Excel for Mac. If in doubt whether this training is relevant for your version of Excel, please check with your IT department.
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Do you import data into Excel from other sources (such as CSV files, text files, web pages, databases, or SharePoint)?
Does the data that you import need to be "cleaned" before it can be used? (cleaning refers to things like removing duplicate rows, removing blank rows, removing unnecessary columns, converting cases, changing date formats, and more).
Do you spend more time than necessary performing data cleaning tasks? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need to learn how to use Power Query!
Areas Covered
- Importing data into Excel from sources such as text files, web pages, and databases
- Avoiding Excel’s "million-rows limitation” by connecting to external data sources
- Updating the imported data (when the source data changes) with two clicks
- Creating Pivot Tables from external data sources
- Using the Query Editor to quickly clean and transform data to make it useable
- Using the Query Editor to create calculated columns
Who Should Attend
This training is aimed at users of Excel who wish to learn about Power Query. Attendees should have at least intermediate knowledge of Excel and be familiar with formulas and creating Pivot tables.
Why Should You Attend
If you work with, analyze and generate reports from large datasets, having a good understanding and working knowledge of Power Query is a must!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Power Query is only available for Excel 2010 and later for Windows. It is not available for Excel 2007 (or earlier), Excel Online, or Excel for Mac. If in doubt whether this training is relevant for your version of Excel, please check with your IT department.