Data Analytics Using Power Query and Power Pivot

Topic 1: Introduction to the Modern Data Analysis Tools in Excel

• Understanding how data can be imported, analysed, and displayed in Excel.

Topic 2: Connect Data from Multiple Sources

• Creating and editing a simple query to start Query Editor.
• Getting external data from common data import sources.
• Importing data from CSV files, text files, Excel files, other file types.
• Working with folders and multiple files.

Topic 3: Transform and Shape Data with Power Query

• Prepare data for analysis.
• Shape the initial data.
• Clean-up messy data.
• Combine data.

Topic 4: Loading Data

• Close & Load to Settings.

Topic 5: Modeling Data with PowerPivot

• Create table relationships.
• Create calculated columns, measures and KPI.
• Create hierarchies.

Topic  6: Building Interactive Report Visualizations

• Key features of data visualization tools.
• Create and manipulate Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts.
• Add slicer and timeline filters.
• Create dashboards.

Prerequisite

This course assumes the following knowledge

• Basic Excel

Software Requirement

Please download and install the following software prior to the class

• Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2021 Business Edition

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

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16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

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21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

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• IT Developers

Ramzan: Ramzan has been conducting training and lectures in the IT industry for the past 18 years. She started her career as a college lecturer teaching NCC Diploma Computer Studies. Due to her in-depth experience and breadth of knowledge, Ramzan was selected by the Malaysian Ministry of Education to conduct training for Government School teachers called Program Latihan Penggunaan Peralatan TMK PPSMI 5. She has since then further forayed into academia training engagements with both public and private tertiary education institutions such as University Malaya, University Teknologi MARA, University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), University of Nottingham Malaysia and The SEGi Education Group. Being an effective communicator with proven ability to build strong working relationships and generating results, Ramzan ventured into the corporate training field with her core expertise in productivity software suite training ie: Microsoft Office, IBM Lotus Smart Suites, Google Docs and Open Office applications. Her corporate training portfolio achievements include training multitude business verticals and industry segments encompassing Government Linked Companies, Corporate Enterprise and Small Medium Businesses. This includes companies such as Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Felda, Petronas, UEM Land, Air Asia, Maybank, CIMB, Standard Charted, Honda, Perodua, BMW, Shell, DHL, Gamuda, Hewlett Packard, Prudential, Maxis, Celcom Axiata Group and others.

Dr. Ummul Fahri Abdul Rauf: Dr. Ummul Fahri Abdul Rauf has PhD in Applied Statistics from RMIT University, Australia. Her research interests are applied statistics, multivariate analysis, statistical modelling, statistical inference and programming using R Software. As per her affiliation with National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM) for 12 years, she is also experienced as principal investigator and has worked on a few research grants for parametric and non-parametric analysis, univariate and multivariate analysis using copulas in various areas in engineering, social science, and psychology. She has a strong fundamental knowledge of research methodology, extensive experience with Excel, SPSS, R and MINITAB in writing and presenting reports. At present, she is conducting a special training program in statistical programming including advanced multivariate data analysis using Copulas. Besides teaching and research, her additional duties involve assisting the Director of Quality Assurance and Data Management Centre at NDUM to coordinate and monitor implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) and conduct internal and external audits, to coordinate collection and verification of data for continual enhancement and liaise with relevant external agencies on academic quality compliance issues e.g. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysian Qualification Agency. Dr. Ummul Fahri currently is the deputy director for Quality Assurance and Data Management Centre and has been holding the post for 4 years.

Kent Lau: Kent Lau has helped over 3000 Excel heavy users including finance executive, business analyst, auditors, HR, sales executive, accountants, admin executive improve their skill in using Excel and Windows, and help them go home earlier and happier for the past 10 years.

Iskandar: Iskandar has been a trainer in the IT industry since 1993 but became fully active in training since 2000. He had obtained an LCCI Diploma in data processing in 1998 and graduated in Bachelor in Human Resource Development in 2005 and Master in Human Resource Development from University Putra Malaysia in 2016. He is also a certified A+ instructor, MOUS PowerPoint 2000 & 2007 expert user and full ICDL certified. His areas of expertise include Office packages and automation, Web design and Internet, computer maintenance and graphics applications. He was also known for delivering English conversation skills training and MUET preparatory exam workshops for various participants level. He took an English teaching workshop from Kuala Lumpur in 2008 focusing on approaches in teaching Grammar and writing skills. Iskandar is known to be able to conduct a training session in a tactful, orderly and concise manner that is easily understood by all participants.

Lee Cheong Loong: Lee Cheong Loong, Manager with 23 years working experience in multiple role and department, He completed HRD Corp Train the Trainer programme, HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, Microsoft Certified Trainer and CPFA Citizen Data scientist Trainer programme. with Professional certificate in Big Data & Analytics, Microsoft Office Specialist -Excel 2016 and Tableau Desktop Specialist. He also deliver training for R & Python programming, Excel Dashboard for Business analysis, Data Visualization with Tableau, and Microsoft PowerBI, and Citizen Data Scientist (OpenCertHub).

Saranya Ravikumar: Saranya Ravikumar,, has Masters of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering who worked as an Assistant Professor in a reputed Engineering College at India. She is a Dell EMC certified Data Analyst. With a passion for teaching, she has more than 4 years of experience as an Assistant professor in Engineering Colleges. Also, she has more than 2 years of experience in leveraging the technical concepts through effective lectures in order to make the listeners gain practical knowledge on the technical concepts of R, Python and Data Analytics using R. She has trained more than 100 students in R Technical skills which has an outcome of some students be placed in a leading MNC as Junior Analyst. She has received the best project supervisor award for guiding the students in Technovision’2018 at a reputed Engineering College. Moreover, she has worked on many Big Data Projects in the field of Plantation, Banking and Security including Multivariate Regression, Time series Forecasting and Classification.

Saeid: Saeid  is co-founder of Skymics sdn bhd, he has 8 years experience in field of IOT (Internet of things) and Information Technology. He is a certified IBM IoT Practitioner and instructor and Certified Citizen Data Scientist Train-The-Trainer. He has been co-inventors of 3 inventions during the last 4 years.

He has worked across wide domains such as, data analytics, IoT, social media analytics, smart cities energy management, smart plantations. In addition, 5+ years of experience in data processing, visualization, and analytics. He is expert in Power BI, Qlikview, and Tableau.