Power Query Fundamentals Case Study

Overview

Power Query Challenges Overview

Test your Power Query problem-solving skills with this short challenge-based case study. From easy table manipulations, through to more complex challenges that require dynamic solutions, this case study will test a range of skills and approaches.

Each challenge is introduced with a set of requirements, followed by a guided walkthrough of best practices, hints, and tips that allow learners to improve their solutions.

Mastering Business Intelligence skills is all about practice. This Power Query challenge was designed to provide exactly that environment.

Power Query Challenges Learning Objectives

In this case, you’ll practice:

Extracting data from Excel and CSV files.
Problem-solving using grouped rows
Column splitting functions to extract data
Switching layouts by pivoting data
Solving logical scenarios with conditional columns
Problem-solving dynamic scenarios with header rows

Who Should Take This Course?

If you have completed the Power Query Fundamentals course, or feel that you have a good grasp of Power Query functionality, this course is an appropriate next step for you to practice your skills.

What you'll learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

Challenge Summary

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®) Certification

Skills Learned Data visualization, data warehousing and transformation, data modeling and analysis
Career Prep Business intelligence analyst, data scientist, data visualization specialist

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Data Analysis in Excel Specialization

Skills Learned Data Modelling & Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Visualization
Career Prep Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Specialist, Data Scientist, Finance Analyst

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If you are looking for a sneak peek into the Power of Power Query then this is a great challenge to participate in. It also shows you different concepts to expect in the Power Query Fundamentals Course. Wonderfully structured and explained.

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Excel challenge that tests your skills and ability to think on your feet while helping you along the way.

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creativity in problem solving is skills set to master in power BI

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A hands on approach

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A solid experience

These were good introductory challenges. I learned a great deal without becoming frustrated at not being able to get to the solutions.

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The last example in the course was almost identical from an scenario I have at my job and now I know how to handle it.

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Power Query Fundamentals Case Study

Power Query Challenges Overview

Power Query Challenges Learning Objectives

Who Should Take This Course?