Power Query Fundamentals from Coursera

In this online Power Query Fundamentals course, we’ll explore the world of data transformation and automation. You’ll learn to extract data from multiple different sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. We will show you how to automate data connections and transformations, as well as how to extract and consolidate data from multiple files. Finally, we’ll end by looking at how to deal with common errors.

Power Query is absolutely essential for any Excel focused analyst, and is a powerful asset to any Business Intelligence analyst. These skills will help you spend less time on data manipulation, and more time on your analysis projects.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

● Identify the characteristics of good and bad data using the principles of data normalization

● Extract data from CSV and Excel files and automate basic transformations such as Pivot and Unpivot

● Extract information from fields that combine two or more values

● Transform datasets by grouping or combining data from different tables, or even multiple files from the same folder

● Avoid, interpret, and fix errors and exceptions that you experience in Power Query

● Load transformed data into Excel for use as automated data feeds

What's inside

Syllabus

Getting Started

Basic Transformations

Extracting Information

Consolidating Data

Dealing with Errors

Qualified Assessment

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Know what's good

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Access to information on how to automate data connections and transformations is offered with this course

Developing skills for extracting and consolidating data from multiple files and sources is relevant for excel-focused analysts

Teaches how to avoid, interpret and fix errors in Power Query

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Power Query Fundamentals with these activities:

Review the basics of Excel and data analysis

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Strengthen your foundational knowledge of Excel and data analysis, which will support your learning in this course.

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Go through online tutorials or refresher courses on Excel basics.
Review your notes or textbooks from previous courses on data analysis.

Review data normalization and transformation

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Refresh your understanding of data normalization and transformation, which are fundamental concepts in data science.

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Read online articles and tutorials on data normalization and transformation.
Review your notes or textbooks from previous courses on data science or data analysis.
Work through practice exercises and problems related to data normalization and transformation.

Join a study group or online community

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Engage with peers and industry professionals to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from others' experiences.

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Search for online communities or study groups dedicated to Power Query or data transformation.
Join the group and actively participate in discussions and activities.

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Extract and transform data from a CSV file

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Get hands-on practice extracting and transforming data from a CSV file using Power Query's tools.

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Download a sample CSV file from a public data repository or create your own.
Import the CSV file into Power Query.
Apply basic transformations such as filtering, sorting, and removing duplicates.

Consolidate data from multiple sources

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Develop your skills in combining and merging data from different sources to gain a more comprehensive view.

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Gather data from multiple sources, such as CSV files, Excel spreadsheets, or databases.
Import the data into Power Query.
Use Power Query's merge and append functions to combine the data into a single dataset.

Follow online tutorials on advanced Power Query techniques

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Expand your knowledge and skills by exploring advanced Power Query techniques through guided tutorials.

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Identify areas where you want to develop your Power Query skills.
Search for and follow online tutorials that cover these advanced techniques.

Create a dashboard or report based on transformed data

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Demonstrate your understanding of data transformation by visualizing and presenting the transformed data in a meaningful way.

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Choose a business scenario or problem that can be solved using the transformed data.
Design and create a dashboard or report that effectively communicates the insights derived from the data.

Write a blog post or article about your experiences with Power Query

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Enhance your communication skills and share your knowledge by writing about your practical experiences with Power Query.

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Choose a topic related to Power Query that you are familiar with and passionate about.
Write a well-structured and engaging blog post or article that explains your topic clearly.

Career center

Learners who complete Power Query Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts transform raw data into usable formats. They may be employed by research companies, government agencies, or private businesses. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Data Analysts automate data connections and transformations, extract and consolidate data from multiple files, deal with common errors. These skills may help Data Analysts avoid spending excessive time on data manipulation and allow more time for analysis projects.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are experts in transforming and analyzing data to provide insights for businesses. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Data Scientists extract data from multiple different sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. A Data Scientist can leverage these skills to consolidate data from multiple files. This can be useful in identifying trends and patterns across different data sets.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data systems. They work with data scientists and analysts to ensure that data is accessible and usable. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Data Engineers automate data connections and transformations. This can help streamline the data engineering process and ensure that data is accurate and consistent. Additionally, a course in Power Query Fundamentals can teach you how to extract and consolidate data from multiple files. This can be useful for Data Engineers who need to integrate data from different sources.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts provide insights into data to help businesses make better decisions. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Business Intelligence Analysts extract data from multiple different sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Business Intelligence Analysts identify trends and patterns in data, and provide more accurate insights to businesses.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts use data to make investment recommendations and provide financial advice. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Financial Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Financial Analysts identify trends and patterns in financial data, and make better investment decisions.

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Market Research Analyst

Market Research Analysts help businesses understand their customers and make better decisions. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Market Research Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Market Research Analysts identify trends and patterns in consumer behavior, and make better recommendations to businesses.

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Operations Research Analyst

Operations Research Analysts use data to improve the efficiency of businesses. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Operations Research Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Operations Research Analysts identify inefficiencies in business processes, and make recommendations for improvement.

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Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analysts use data to build models and make predictions. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Quantitative Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Quantitative Analysts build better models and make more accurate predictions.

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Risk Analyst

Risk Analysts evaluate the risks associated with businesses. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Risk Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Risk Analysts identify potential risks to businesses, and make recommendations for mitigation.

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Statistician

Statisticians collect, analyze, and interpret data. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Statisticians extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Statisticians identify trends and patterns in data, and make more accurate predictions.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Database Administrators automate data connections and transformations. This can help Database Administrators streamline the database management process and ensure that data is accurate and consistent.

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Data Visualization Analyst

Data Visualization Analysts use data to create visualizations that communicate insights to businesses. A course in Power Query Fundamentals can help Data Visualization Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Data Visualization Analysts create more accurate and engaging visualizations.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. A course in Power Query Fundamentals may be useful for Software Engineers who work with data in their applications. This course can help Software Engineers extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Software Engineers build more efficient and effective data-driven applications.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect data from unauthorized access and theft. A course in Power Query Fundamentals may be useful for Information Security Analysts who need to analyze data to identify security threats. This course can help Information Security Analysts extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Information Security Analysts identify patterns and trends in data that may indicate a security threat.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects to achieve specific goals. A course in Power Query Fundamentals may be useful for Project Managers who need to manage data-driven projects. This course can help Project Managers extract data from multiple sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. This can help Project Managers make better decisions and keep projects on track.

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