What will I learn?

The key to successful reporting in Power BI is to get your data, transform and clean it to get it in shape for use in the data model. You then need to make sure the data model is set up correctly. The relationships between your tables need to be right before you can proceed with your DAX measures and reporting.

This session focuses on using the query editor, then setting up and modifying the data model.

To attend this sessions you should have completed our Power BI Introduction or have a basic understanding of the key steps involved in Power BI reporting.

  • More on Data Sources, the Query Editor & Data Modelling
    • Import from a broad range of data sources
    • Using the Query editor
    • Transform and Clean imported data; remove errors, metadata, unwanted rows and columns
    • Understand and change data types 
    • Import files from a folder; append multiple tables
    • Unpivot data
    • Create calculated columns in the query editor
    • Understand Applied Steps and what ‘M’ is
    • Changing the data source
    • Using Model View – setting up and understanding table relationships
Meet the trainer

Paul Watson

Paul brings a wealth of understanding and knowledge, specialising in technical training and development in Excel, Power BI and Access.

Paul is enthusiastic about realising what “software can do for people” and has excellent, communication, presentation and organisational skills. His knowledge with IT systems has been gained both academically and through more than 20 years practical experience in the industry. His strengths are demonstrated as both an IT trainer and as a developer – designing solutions for clients within popular commercial applications, and often training users on these applications.

As well as capabilities to advanced level in all the Microsoft Office Applications, Paul is very experienced in tailoring bespoke programming courses, for example in Excel or Power BI, to suit the needs of specific classes. Experience ranges from public scheduled courses to closed corporate training sessions for major financial institutions, digital marketing, e-commerce, social media.

Paul often works on application development projects developing essential systems in marketing, finance, forecasting and financial planning. These practical projects give Paul crucial practical experience for the training room.

Outside of work Paul likes to make best use of all the good things London has to offer – theatre, art galleries, eating out (especially), bars, clubs and the occasional visit to the opera. When he manages to escape out of London, Paul likes country/coastal walks (sounds healthy but there’s usually a pub visit along the way!)

Some of our clients

What’s Included in Our Sprints?

We pride ourselves on delivering first class training that meets your staff’s needs. Here’s what to expect:

  • Your own booking specialist to help you choose the best training for your needs.
  • A choice of online or face to face training, delivered by our friendly and highly experienced trainers.
  • Free pre-course IT skills assessments to help establish which level of training is required.
  • Lots of interaction and practical examples to keep everyone focused and to embed learning.
  • Post-training support from certificates, user guides, workbooks and a summary of the delegate feedback.

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