Power Pivot Big Data Analysis Made Easy | Excel CPE on Cpethink.com

Discover the transformative power of Power Pivot in our latest YouTube course, "Power Pivot: Big Data Analysis Made Easy".

This comprehensive guide, presented by data analysis expert Lenny Wu, unveils the secrets of efficient big data handling using Power Pivot in Microsoft Excel.

Whether you're an accounting professional or a data enthusiast, this course propels your skills to new heights. Here’s what you can expect:

🌟 Course Highlights 🌟
✅ In-Depth Power Pivot Insights: Learn from Lenny Wu, a seasoned expert with over 22 years of Microsoft Excel experience.
✅ Advanced Data Analysis Techniques: Explore how Power Pivot overcomes traditional Excel limitations, handling over 1 million rows of data.
✅ Streamlined Data Integration: Master combining data from various sources into a single pivot table, eliminating the need for VLOOKUP and merge queries.
✅ Powerful DAX Formulas: Dive into Data Analysis Expressions to perform complex calculations and analytics.
✅ Comprehensive Dashboard Building: Prepare for the next leap into Power BI dashboard creation using Power Pivot.

🕒 Timestamps 🕒

0:00 - Introduction to Power Pivot and Big Data Analysis
0:45 - Meet the Instructor: Lenny Wu
1:30 - Understanding the Limitations of Excel Pivot Tables
2:15 - Introduction to Power Pivot as an Excel Add-In
3:00 - Overcoming Data Limitations with Power Pivot
3:45 - Combining Multiple Data Sources in Power Pivot
4:30 - Exploring DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) in Power Pivot
5:15 - Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting Data Tables in Power Pivot
6:00 - Practical Example: Analyzing Different Data Dimensions
6:45 - Lenny Wu’s Professional Background and Credentials
7:30 - Course Objectives: Learning DAX, Data Connectivity, and More
8:15 - Detailed Overview of Power Pivot Features
9:00 - How to Download and Install Power Pivot Add-In
9:45 - Navigating the Power Pivot Interface
10:30 - Importing Data into Power Pivot

🔍 Detailed Breakdown 🔍
✅ Background & Challenges: Understand the limitations of traditional Excel pivot tables in big data analysis.
✅ Power Pivot Introduction: Discover how Power Pivot, an Excel add-in launched in 2009, revolutionizes data analysis.
✅ Key Features & Benefits:
✅ Unlimited Data Processing: Analyze vast datasets beyond the 1 million row limit of Excel.
✅ Data Source Integration: Seamlessly merge diverse data sources into one comprehensive pivot table.
✅ Enhanced Calculation Capabilities: Utilize DAX for more advanced, reusable formulas.
✅ Practical Application: Learn to connect multiple tables effortlessly and delve into various dimensions like market segments and categories.

👨‍🏫 About the Instructor 👨‍🏫
✅ Lenny Wu: MBA from George Washington University, CPA CGA, certified in adaptive insights, and a partner in Xero accounting.
✅ Extensive Experience: Over two decades in Excel, specializing in Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.

💡 Course Objectives 💡
✅ DAX Formulas Mastery: Acquire skills in using Data Analysis Expressions for sophisticated data manipulation.
✅ Data Source Connectivity: Gain expertise in linking varied data sources for unified analysis.
✅ VLOOKUP Alternatives: Understand Power Pivot’s approach to relationship mapping.
✅ PowerPivot Modeling Best Practices: Learn efficient modeling techniques in Power Pivot.
✅ Preparation for Power BI: Set the stage for advanced dashboard creation using DAX in Power BI.

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