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Power BI - Turn Bad Data into Great Data in Minutes 1.5 Credits

Power BI - Turn Bad Data into Great Data in Minutes 1.5 Credits

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    February, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Computer Software and Applications

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Mar 19, 11:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To analyze how to create simple solutions to quickly clean and restructure less-than-ideal data.
  • To combine data from multiple datasets.
  • To discuss how to create additional columns without complex formulas.

Course Overview

Power BI is a great tool for building reports and dashboards against datasets of any size, but if you’re working with big data you need to make the right choices to be sure of getting good report performance. It's a known fact that raw data loaded into Power BI is hardly ever "report-ready" and requires "cleaning" to make it useable.

Unnecessary rows and columns need to be removed, data that isn't required needs to be filtered out, dates are never in the right format and often don't even date, columns require splitting or merging, and "weird" characters must be removed. These are just a few examples of what is meant by data cleaning.

If you’ve mastered the basics of Power BI and the phrase "it's taking too long" describes how you feel about the time it takes to get your raw data into the right format for your reports, this CPE/CPD course is for you!

Major topics covered in this CPD webinar:

  • An introduction to the Power BI Query Editor
  • Managing Query Steps
  • Removing columns from your imported data
  • Splitting a single column into multiple columns
  • Applying Filters
  • Cleaning date-based data
  • Cleaning text-based data
  • Calculations without formulas – the power of The Query Editor Ribbon
  • Unpivot – the hidden gem and unsung hero of The Query Editor

  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1.5 General Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1.5 CPD Credit of Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1.5 General Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1.5 CPD Credit of Computer Software and Applications for CPA in Canada
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Computer Software and Applications for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1.5 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

About Instructor

Mike Thomas
Mike Thomas

Owner, The Excel Trainer

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In a career spanning 30+ years, Mike Thomas, a UK-based IT Trainer, has delivered thousands of courses and produced hundreds of written and video-based tutorials. 

He is a subject matter expert in a range of technologies, his primary focus and passion being Microsoft Office (especially Excel) on both the Windows and Mac platforms and Power BI. 

Mike is a Fellow of The Learning and Performance Institute and has worked with and for many global and UK-based companies and organizations across a diverse range of industries including healthcare, pharmaceutical and public sector.

In addition to training, he also designs and develops Microsoft Office-based solutions that automate key business tasks and processes.

On Demand FAQs

What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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William Frazer, CPA (US)

A very useful presentation on how to more easily normalize data inside large data sets in Excel. No more using highly structured "mid( ) functions to split data in a column, or =concat( ) functions to join data. I highly recommend this course for accountants who rely on importing data from different sources into excel.

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Daniel Regan, CPA (US)

Really good intro to PowerBI. I learned that PowerBI is a powerful, very user friendly automation tool. I think every organization needs this software.

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