Professional training course
Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel
Course Introduction This Power Pivot in Excel training course is designed to provide participants with advanced skills and techniques to maximize the potential of Power…
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Course Introduction
This Power Pivot in Excel training course is designed to provide participants with advanced skills and techniques to maximize the potential of Power Pivot.
Gain proficiency in analyzing, modeling, and visualizing data using the latest Power Pivot features, enabling you to make data-driven decisions with confidence.
This interactive course is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their Excel expertise and optimize their reporting workflows.
Course highlights include:
- Advanced data modeling and relationship building
- Using DAX for custom calculations
- Enhancing data analysis with Power Query
- Designing interactive dashboards and reports
- Hands-on exercises focused on real-world applications
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand advanced Power Pivot capabilities
- Develop optimized data models in Excel
- Apply DAX for complex calculations
- Design professional dashboards and visuals
- Analyze and interpret data effectively
Training Methodology
This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented.
This includes instructor-led presentations, practical demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on exercises to provide an engaging and impactful learning experience.
Who should Attend?
This training course is suitable for professionals across various industries who work with data and Excel.
This training course is suitable for:
- Data analysts and business analysts
- Finance and accounting professionals
- Project managers handling reporting
- IT professionals managing data modeling
- Any Excel user seeking advanced skills
Course outline
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1Day One: Introduction to Power Pivot
- Overview of Power Pivot capabilities
- Enabling and configuring Power Pivot in Excel
- Loading data from multiple sources
- Creating relationships between data tables
- Understanding data modeling concepts
- Exploring Power Pivot interface and features
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2Day Two: Data Modeling and Relationships
- Optimizing data tables for analysis
- Defining relationships in Power Pivot
- Understanding cardinality and filter directions
- Managing hierarchies in data models
- Resolving common relationship issues
- Best practices for data modeling
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3Day Three: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Fundamentals of DAX calculations
- Creating calculated columns and measures
- Using basic DAX functions (SUM, AVERAGE)
- Understanding filter context in DAX
- Applying time intelligence functions
- Debugging and troubleshooting DAX formulas
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4Day Four: Advanced DAX and Power Query
- Writing advanced DAX expressions
- Applying logical and statistical DAX functions
- Combining DAX with Power Query
- Cleaning and transforming data using Power Query
- Creating custom columns in Power Query
- Connecting Power Pivot with Power BI
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5Day Five: Dashboards and Reporting
- Building interactive dashboards in Excel
- Using slicers and timelines for filtering
- Designing visually appealing reports
- Publishing and sharing dashboards
- Automating data refresh processes
- Best practices for Power Pivot reporting
Schedule
Dates and fees
14 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in London, Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur.
Can I take Power Pivot: Unlock the Potential of Your Data with Excel online?
Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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