Power BI - Go Beyond PivotTables with Power Pivot
Overview
This webcast is part of the 2020 Power BI Series. Please see below for the suggested viewing order.
This webcast focuses on using the Power Pivot features to enhance data analysis. We will review the 4 features of Power Pivot (data model, calculations, hierarchies and KPI’s) and you will learn how you can use each of these features. Although, the majority of the time will be spent on building the data model and using calculations.
You will learn how to add data to your data model either directly into Power Pivot or from Power Query. We will discuss the benefits of the data model relationships versus using the VLOOKUP function to access data in different tables.
One of the strengths of Power Pivot is the formula language called DAX (Data Analysis eXpressions). We will introduce DAX so that you can use basic DAX formulas to build various calculations in the data model. You will learn the difference between calculated columns and measures as we build these various calculations into our data model.
This series is presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Regardless of the version you are using, most concepts covered in this webcast series apply to all versions of Excel. (bold) *However, in order to follow along and apply concepts being taught during this session, you need to have the Power Pivot add-in installed.
Explore the other webcasts in the 2020 Power BI Series:
Power BI - Introduction to MS Power BI Tools Power BI - Prepare Your Data Efficiently for Excel Analysis Power BI - Analyze Your Data With Excel Pivot Tables Power BI - Create Excel Dashboards for Maximum Impact Power BI - Use Power Query to Transform Your Data Power BI - Use Advanced Calculations with DAX Formulas Power BI - Use PBI Desktop to Create Reports and Dashboards Power BI - Share Your Data Analysis using PowerBI.com
Highlights
Data modeling in Power Pivot
Using basic DAX to create calculations
What are and when to use calculated columns and measures
Using the data model in Power Pivot to create PivotTables
Hierarchies in Power Pivot
Prerequisites
Attended the Use Power Query to Transform Your Data course or equivalent
Designed For
Anyone who uses or wants to use Excel for data analysis
Objectives
- Create a data model using Power Pivot
- Differentiate between calculated columns and measures
- Use Power Pivot for data analysis
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Bryan Smith, CPA Crossings LLC
Bryan serves as a trusted adviser to CPAs in public accounting, as well as business and industry, on all aspects of information technology. Bryan’s expertise includes in-depth knowledge of paperless work flow solutions, the impact of technology on internal controls, strategic IT infrastructure design and information security best practices. As a nationally recognized author and presenter on information technology issues impacting CPAs, Bryan is passionate about the opportunities for CPAs to benefit from safe and secure computing. Qualifications and Experience: Leadership role in IT consulting services for a top 10 and two top 100 firms over the past 25 years. Nationally recognized speaker on technology issues impacting the CPA profession, with an emphasis on internal controls, disaster recovery planning and information security. Specialized knowledge in project management systems Charter member of the Masters of Science in Information Assurance (MISA), Walsh College, Troy, Michigan Treasurer of the Microsoft Project Users Group - Michigan Member of the AICPA CITP (Certified Information technology Professional) Credential Committee Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs Information Technology Committee and Leadership Committee
Non-Member Price $301.00
Member Price $233.00