Training Power Pivot - Analyzing Large Datasets in Excel

$2,310

  • 2 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: RPS155
10 people max.
$2,310
In-company rate: from $4,190 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
2 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without Power Pivot mastery, analysts waste up to 60% of their time on tedious, error-prone manual Excel manipulations.

  • Companies face monthly reporting delays that cost an average of 12 000€ per year in lost productivity, along with 25% inaccuracies in financial forecasts due to the limits of standard pivot tables.

  • In 2024, 68% of job postings in management control require Power Pivot, shutting out untrained candidates and blocking internal promotions.

  • Every quarter without these skills widens the competitive gap, exposing your team to risky business decisions while competitors leverage ultra-fast insights on massive datasets to boost revenue and profitability.

Alicia DIOH, Managing Director · Finance, AI & Management trainer
Alicia DIOH

Managing Director · Finance, AI & Management trainer

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Power Pivot training objectives

  • Master the fundamentals of Power Pivot to model professional business data
  • Import and transform large datasets with integrated Power Query
  • Develop simple DAX measures for certified and high-performance analyses
  • Create table relationships and hierarchies for advanced BI skills
  • Build optimized pivot tables for daily reporting
  • Apply Power Pivot to real business cases with actionable deliverables

Program

Power Pivot curriculum: 2 modules over 2 days

Module 1 : Power Pivot Fundamentals: Data Import and Modeling (Power Query, Relationships, Hierarchies)

Dive into Power Pivot via Excel by activating the professional add-on, import data from Excel, CSV, SQL or web in just a few clicks, transform it with Power Query by cleaning duplicates, merging tables and pivoting columns, establish automatic relationships between tables for a coherent data model, create hierarchies and custom segments on real company datasets, perform guided practical exercises to produce your first analyzable model ready for reporting.

Module 2 : DAX and Power Pivot Visualization: Advanced Measures and Pivot Tables (DAX Formulas, KPIs, Pivot Tables)

Master the basics of the DAX language to calculate totals, averages and smart ratios on millions of rows without slowdowns, implement measures like SUMX or CALCULATE on concrete business cases such as revenue by region or customer churn, optimize performance with filters and segments, generate interactive pivot tables and visual KPIs, test on your project thread, export ready-to-use reports with charts and slicers, validate through practical exercises and personalized code review for immediate autonomy.

How Power Pivot skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz to validate knowledge at the end of the training on DAX and modeling
  • Continuous assessment through practical exercises and interactive quizzes
  • Presentation of the Power Pivot project thread to the expert trainer

How the Power Pivot course is taught

  • Courses led by a Microsoft-certified trainer in active professional practice
  • Practical exercises on real and anonymized company datasets
  • Progressive project thread to model your own business data
  • Complete course materials with DAX examples and templates provided to each participant

Power Pivot training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Power Pivot - Analyzing Large Datasets in Excel program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Power Pivot - Analyzing Large Datasets in Excel program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Power Pivot - Analyzing Large Datasets in Excel program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Power Pivot training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Power Pivot: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Power Pivot training?+
Hands-on work runs on power Query, relationships, hierarchies, DAX Formulas, KPIs and pivot Tables. Those tools come from the Power Pivot program itself, delivered on site over 2 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Power Pivot training?+
They can master the fundamentals of Power Pivot to model professional business data, import and transform large datasets with integrated Power Query and develop simple DAX measures for certified and high-performance analyses. Those are the stated objectives of the Power Pivot program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Power Pivot program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Power Pivot Fundamentals: Data Import and Modeling (Power Query, Relationships, Hierarchies). Day 2: DAX and Power Pivot Visualization: Advanced Measures and Pivot Tables (DAX Formulas, KPIs, Pivot Tables). The Power Pivot program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.
How is Power Pivot training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate knowledge at the end of the training on DAX and modeling, continuous assessment through practical exercises and interactive quizzes and presentation of the Power Pivot project thread to the expert trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Power Pivot program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Power Pivot training cost per participant?+
Power Pivot training costs $2,310 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $4,190 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Power Pivot training take?+
2 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Power Pivot training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Power Pivot training?+
Intermediate Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/SUMPRODUCT formulas), basic data management knowledge.
Is a certificate issued after Power Pivot training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Power Pivot training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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