PowerPivot and Report Builder Combo Pack- Course 55058 Classroom Live Eagan, MN April 24, 2018

Course Overview

• Module 1: Course Overview
  • Lessons
    • Introduction
    • Course Materials
    • Facilities
    • Prerequisites
    • What We'll Be Discussing
  • Lab : Course Overview
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Successfully log into their virtual machine.
    • Have a full understanding of what the course intends to cover.
• Module 2: PowerPivot
• In this module we will explore PowerPivot and its analytical capabilities. PowerPivot is a data analysis add-on for Microsoft Excel that allows large amounts of data to be collected, aggregated, and analyzed in one workbook. Sound powerful? It is! We’ll cover everything you need to know to get you up, running, and analyzing.
  • Lessons
    • Best Things That PowerPivot Brings to Excel
    • What Will PowerPivot Do for the Analyst?
    • Introduction to PivotTables (Optional)
    • PowerPivot Versions
    • New 2013 PowerPivot Features
    • VLOOKUP Not Required (Use Relationships)
    • Architectural Changes in Excel 2013
    • PowerPivot and Excel 2013
    • PowerPivot and SharePoint
    • Enterprise Business Intelligence and PowerPivot
    • Importing Data
    • Data Models
    • Relationships
    • Simple PivotTable Reports
    • Calculated Columns and Calculated Fields
    • Refreshing Data
    • Calculations
    • SharePoint Sharing
  • Lab : PowerPivot
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Use PowerPivot within Excel to import a table from SQL Server.
    • Use PowerPivot within Excel to import large datasets.
    • Use PowerPivot within Excel to import with a query.
    • Create relationships between tables.
    • Create a cascading relationship.
    • Create a relationship between two tables from different sources.
    • Hide columns they don’t want reflected in the resulting PivotTable.
    • Change data types.
    • View the relationships existing within the imported tables from SQL Server and then import an additional table and configure a relationship between it and the existing.
    • Create a PivotTable within an existing worksheet.
    • Add a calculated field to a table from the PivotTable.
    • Use the FILTER function.
    • Use the CALCULATE function.
    • Build a date table in excel.
    • Relate a table to the date table created in Excel.
    • Create and configure perspectives.
    • Create and configure hierarchies.
    • Create and configure KPIs.
• Module 3: Power View
• In this module we will cover Power View and the reporting that can be created. From tables to charts and sharing on SharePoint, this module will have you ready to visualize your date in a variety of ways.
  • Lessons
    • Report Design Principles
    • New 2013 Power View Features
    • Microsoft Power View User Interface
    • Tables
    • Charts
    • BI Semantic Models
    • Saving and Sharing
  • Lab : Power View
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Navigate and successfully use Power View.
    • Create a table.
    • Create a chart.
    • Save and share their work.
• Module 4: SharePoint 2013 Business Intelligence Center
• In this module, we will explore the new and improved 2013 SharePoint Central Administration site. We are going to cover specifically the new 2013 Business Intelligence Center template within SharePoint. Permissions and roles will be addressed and the included library and list apps will be explained.
  • Lessons
    • Quick Architecture
    • New 2013 SharePoint Central Administration
    • New 2013 Business Intelligence Center
    • Permissions and Roles
    • Included Document Library and List Apps
    • Create Custom Apps (Libraries) for Visualizations or Workbooks
  • Lab : SharePoint 2013 Business Intelligence Center
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Explore the options and settings available within the new SharePoint 2013 Central Administration.
    • Access and review the Secure Store.
    • Create a new web application and business intelligence site while exploring the features of both.
    • Create custom apps to store visualizations and/or workbooks in SharePoint 2013 Business Intelligence Center.
• Module 5: Introduction to Report Builder 3.0
• This module introduces the interface of Report Builder 3.0, the different features available, and variances in data sources and sets.
  • Lessons
    • Plan Your Reports
    • The Interface
    • Variances Between SQL Versions
    • How to Use Report Builder 3.0 with SQL Express 2012
    • Data Sources
    • Datasets
  • Lab : Introduction to Report Builder 3.0
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Plan the reports.
    • Use Report Builder 3.0 and understand the parts of the interface.
    • Launch Report Builder 3.0 from multiple sources.
    • Create embedded and shared data sources and datasets.
• Module 6: Report Builder 3.0 Wizards
• This module explains the wizards.
  • Lessons
    • Explore the Report Builder 3.0 Wizards
    • Create Reports with the Wizards
  • Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Wizards
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Use the wizards to create reports.
• Module 7: Report Builder 3.0 Basic Reports
• This module covers report basics with lists, matrix, and tables, then goes into parameters and the expresionable aspect of reports.
  • Lessons
    • Report Lists
    • Report Tables
    • Report Matrix
    • The Data Region
    • Report Parameters
    • Report Expressions
    • Formatting Reports
  • Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Basic Reports
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Create a report using a list.
    • Create a report using a table.
    • Create a report using a matrix.
    • Create a report using multiple data regions.
    • Use report parameters.
    • Use report expressions.
    • Format the report.
• Module 8: Report Builder 3.0 Graphics
• This module is a detailed look at graphics including embedded and Bing map.
  • Lessons
    • Report Charts
    • Report Images
    • Report Sparklines
    • Report Data Bars
    • Report Gauges
    • Report Maps
  • Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Graphics
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Create a report with charts.
    • Create a report with images.
    • Create a report with sparklines.
    • Create a report with data bars.
    • Create a report with maps.
    • Create a report with gauges.
• Module 9: Intermediate Reports
• This module covers intermediate reporting with emphasis on actionable reports.
  • Lessons
    • Time Intelligence
    • Drill Through
    • Subreports
    • Interacting with Actionable Reports
    • Reuse Report Parts
  • Lab : Intermediate Reports
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Create subreports.
    • Use drill through.
    • Create a report that allows interaction.
    • Reuse Report Parts.
    • Use Time Intelligence.
• Module 10: Report Builder 3.0 Tips and Tricks
• This module is a collection of how-to with examples.
  • Lessons
    • Dozens of Step-By-Step Examples for Report Situations
  • Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Tips and Tricks
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:
    • Use the tips and tricks.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Experience with Excel 2007 or higher.
• An understanding of PivotTables.
• A basic understanding of relational databases.