3 Essential Excel skills for the data analyst

This is my opinion on the 3 key Excel skills a data analyst requires.
Understanding the use of Power Query, Tables and Pivot Tables/Power Pivot is the starting point on your learning journey.
Once you get comfortable with these concepts you will easily migrate to Power BI
Want to learn more about Power Query, DAX and Power BI? Check out my book:
"Power BI for the Excel Analyst"?
Australia: pbi.guide/book/
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Power-BI-Excel...
00:00 Intro
00:41 Tables
05:15 Power Query
12:05 Pivot Tables
13:50 Power Pivot and the Data Model
Here's the file if you want to practice
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[@AccessAnalytic]

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Calm, controlled presentation with no cursors flying around the screen. He also tells you "why."

[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@SilvestreECamposano]

When I am confused about the basic of Power Query, I usually go back to this lecture. Thank you Sir, for simplifying the very complicated topics.

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome. I recommend Master Your Data as a book to get a good understanding of Power Query. Https://pbi.guide/resources/

[@tomalcolm]

Your voice is music to my ears. Every other Excel tutorial I've come across is like nails on a chalkboard. Subscribed!

[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@misskaykay1856]

After years of using Excel, how am I only learning about Power Query now 😭😭😭😭😭!!! Cleaning data takes up most of my time! This video was brilliant. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks! Power Query will change your life! Make sure you check out my playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLlHDyf8d156UFChHzgQIO2cdaNqOS8KX3 and my friend Oz Du Soleil's channel which is where I learned about Power Query... kzbin.info/aero/PLo4_ndJE07FRhKi5QexHta3jAbTSU1Jiy

[@verbeeck36]

The possibility to unpivot other columns is adressing a major obstacle for pivot table application. I was looking for a solution through traditional excel formulae but was completely unaware of this possibility. Thank you so much!

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome. Unpivot is a joy. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment and letting me know you found it useful

[@deangawler9727]

Learnt more about advanced Excel use in 18minutes than I have in the previous year - brilliant!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Glad to help Dean 🙂

[@jcmorgan3305]

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[@stingaling]

Excellent tutorial. Refreshing lack of 'fluff', straight to the point. Thank you!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to leave the feedback.

[@TheJoshtheboss]

I love how you explain. Very concise, yet detailed. Excellent!!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Machende100]

Love your teaching mythology, clear and very easy to follow. I'll be reviewing a lot more of your lessons moving forward!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Great. I hope you enjoy the channel.

[@JamesGettingFit]

Power query is the one! I’m not an analyst but helping pull different information in quickly has been a game changer

[@AccessAnalytic]

Absolutely James !

[@abdulwahabfakunle6513]

Great content. You not only have the knowledge of the right skills required for Data Analytics using Excel but you are also an excellent teacher. I'm a fan.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment , greatly appreciated

[@brandonp2530]

This has transformed my life as a data analyst. Saves so much of time

[@AccessAnalytic]

That’s great to know Brandon!

[@suki9860]

Absolutely brilliant packaging and showcasing of all our favorites! Your reminder is timely and absolutely spot on, Wyn! Thanks!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment. Much appreciated

[@trangvo219]

Thanks so much, it is one of the most useful 18 minutes of my time for so long already. Much appreciated, Wyn.

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

[@pameladelorbe3478]

Love how enthusiastic you teach and speak about Data! It motivates me to keep learning! Thanks so much! 🥰

[@AccessAnalytic]

That’s fantastic to hear, thanks Pamela

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I just wanted to say THANK YOU. This is the first video I've seen that has actually sunk in for me.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Awesome to hear Moogoats! Thanks for leaving a kind comment.

[@ds5030]

Wow! Power Query! Mind blown! Brushing up on my rusty-ish excel skills for my job interview. I've added several of your videos to my watch list! Thank you for providing such engaging content!

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome, glad to help, thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

[@carstoryteller5855]

Under 20 minutes and you save me many hours of work. Thank you, sir!

[@AccessAnalytic]

You are most welcome CarStoryTeller

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Came here for Excel, stayed for the heavy British accent 😅

[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@Dear0705]

The queen's english

[@AccessAnalytic]

Not bad for a Welshman in Australia 😆

[@annapoundstone2443]

I just found your video and learned more in the 15 minutes I spent here than I have in a long time! Thank you so much and I look forward to using this information and skills in my next position.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

[@ozansen_ozibaba]

I like your videos ,and the way you present it, Sir. They are highly educative and remind you of things that are easily forgotten.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you Ozan, I’m glad to help

[@uzairrehman6193]

wow, this is the first time I know about Power Query and Data Model in excel and their uses. The way you explain is called true teaching.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Great, thanks for leaving a comment Uzair

[@gjones0316]

Love the video! I've used PQ for a few years now and am amazed at how few people realize that it's there. I'm putting together some recommended PQ training for analysts at my company and will definitely include this video! FYI I love your pronunciation of POWA QWEWY :)

[@AccessAnalytic]

Share the knowledge Gordon!

[@shrirajdeshpande8125]

Awesome. Loved the power query unpivot columns concept. I am beginner in the field of big data analytics. This video helped me a lot. Thanks a Ton !!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Glad to help, I appreciate you letting me know

[@CeliaAlvesSolveExcel]

I agree with you about these essential skills, Wyn. About Trim, I would suggest applying that step before merging the columns because it seems that in Power Query Trim does not remove multiple spaces in the middle of the string as TRIM does in Excel.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Excellent point Celia, thanks for pointing that out

[@CeliaAlvesSolveExcel]

@@AccessAnalytic it's one of those annoyances of "why is Power Query not working the same way as its corresponding function in Excel?".

[@iankr]

It's the same with VBA's own Trim() function - it doesn't remove multiple internal spaces. You need to call Excel's worksheet TRIM() function via WorksheetFunction.Trim. Which is weird and annoying! I wonder if the two issues are connected?

[@deepakgautam8958]

I am an Analyst I love Excel nowadays along with Tableau, Power BI, Sql or any other tools. Its amazing to learn and enhance skill everyday. I am passionate to learn excel advanced features along with Power BI ☺️☺️. Thank you for explaining in detail in this video.

[@AccessAnalytic]

You're welcome Deepak, good luck with the learning journey

[@harshitraj8479]

Deepak can u share your FB account.I am getting prepared for data analyst job.I will share my doubts there

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Please mujhe bhi data analytic ke liye prepare karna hai to mujhe kuch pata nahi hai. Kuch bata sakte hain kaha se kare plz help me .

[@kimwoods1]

This guy is awsome!!!!!! Just got a crash course & have learned and retained so much!

[@AccessAnalytic]

😊 glad you found it useful

[@vernoneatwell5449]

I wish my teachers taught me this work in school. This is so valuable, not only for data analytics but also for any industry or career. Thank you, sir, for teaching new Excel skills to advance in

[@AccessAnalytic]

You are welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

[@DaddyBear3000]

I found unpivot other columns last week. Saved me so much time!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Absolutely K

[@willykitheka7618]

I have often wondered how a channel like this doesn't have a million subscribers and millions of views! This stuff that you have shared here is very useful! Thanks for sharing tthough!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks! Tell others and we'll get there eventually! Coming up to 2 million views in a few weeks!

[@im2yz4u17]

All this functionality is exactly what I would teach a new data analyst. Great Job.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

[@akashgautam1909]

​@@AccessAnalytic Could you please help me know what skills are required to become a data analyst?

[@AccessAnalytic]

Logical reasoning, breaking elements down into smaller problems, ability to communicate results simply to decision makers. Good Excel skills ( or some other data analysis tool ) It really depends on what type of data analyst role you want / have. A good understanding of SQL may also be required for certain roles. For me I’ve been fine with Power Query for my data extraction and prep

[@iankr]

Great video, Wyn. I'm slowly building my experience with Power Query. As you say, a lot of people haven't heard of it. In my organisation so many people rely on fiddly manual processes to gather and report on data, which is so prone to error.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for commenting Ian. Start spreading the word 😀

[@davidpearce1583]

fiddly!

[@AccessAnalytic]

No library functionality currently

[@regme4life191]

What an excellent way of explaining. Many thanks for this video.

[@wendysiow5217]

Thank you so much! You are a very professional teacher!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks Wendy

[@michealkinney6205]

I knew some of this, but in 20 minutes I learned so much more, lol. Thanks.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Glad to help Micheal

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you 😀

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Clear, Concise, well delivered.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you

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Great video : I really liked how you explained everything...and went slowly and methodically...almost as if you were magically intuiting potential questions. Thanks so much. I've subscribed right now. Also: good clear diction👍

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks very much Tyrone, and welcome 😁

[@Old52Guy]

I never could do pivot tables very well without a lot of correcting afterwards. This is the best tutorial I've seen about Excel for data analysis.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

[@user-ou6lh3dw4w]

Please, what keys do I press on the keyboard to select two columns at a time in power query editor?

[@benaycock1646]

Thanks so much! Power Query & PowerPivot are going to be so useful; I wish I knew about them years ago!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Yep it’ll change your working life for the better

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for the kind comment, glad to help

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I just came across this video, haven't worked with PQs yet. Genius!!!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Power Query is awesome!

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[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome, thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

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Good information but your energy is off the charts and really helps keep my attention, you are very good at teaching. Thank you!

[@AccessAnalytic]

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Wow I am blown away. I need to get into this more. Thank you.

[@AccessAnalytic]

😀. It’s core to the corporate reporting our company develops and is the foundation to how Power BI works

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Thank you so much! This is the best presentation I've seen. Very much appreciated.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks very much, I’m grateful you took the time to let me know

[@VinnieFarsheds]

Thanks! I have discovered Power Query already and use it everyday. But I still learned some new tricks in your video such as the Unpivot Other Columns and when to use the Data Model. And yes, not enough people use PQ and the Tables function yet. Will show them this video next time 😀

[@AccessAnalytic]

That's great Vincent, thanks for leaving a kind comment.

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I'm an old DBA and I'm not easily impressed. With that understanding, I'll say that I'm seriously impressed, not only as a DBA but also as a teacher and presenter. Very, very, well done, good Sir! And those people that only watched the first 18 seconds before they bailed? Even if they already know this, I'm thinking they missed how to present with the proper order of revelation and more.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you Jeff. Greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave some thoughtful feedback.

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Love your enthusiasm! Great tips!!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks so much Jaap

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Awesome thanks Aima! 😀

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Amazing, I did not know what powerquery was. So powerful!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Absolutely

[@timpanister73]

Agreed totally. Always work with tables and bring them backstage with Power Query for transformation, should be the default way to use Excel.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Definitely Jenny

[@versai121]

Incredible tutorial. Thank you!

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

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Great to hear Rotimi, please thank the person that referred you for me 😁

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😀.. we’ve all been there

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Such a great overview. Explains it all so well

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you 😁

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[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome GS

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so practical that anybody can apply what they learn from this lecture right away.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for the kind feedback Sabban

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you 😊

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Awesome, thank you!

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Well, I ran across this video I was given a project to analyze our deliveries and create a KPI I have no idea what I’m doing lol. I thought I knew the basic of Excel but viewing this video. I have learned many things. Thank you so much.

[@AccessAnalytic]

You're welcome. Thanks for letting me know it helped you learn some new things

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Why did I missed this channel until these days😢 Excellent and pleasant teaching step by step clearly. 😊😊

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you for the kind comment and welcome to the channel 😀

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So glad to have found your channel. Excellent. Thank you...

[@AccessAnalytic]

You're welcome Richard (tell all your friends!)

[@BMBlogHost]

Excellent! Very simple explanation. I will revisit this as I practice power query and data models.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks, cheers for taking the time to let me know you liked it

[@vasudevanjayaraman]

Simple and quik explanation.Easy to understand.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you

[@OzduSoleilDATA]

Good list. Pivot Tables are so essential. I agree that more people should use Power Query, but I've made too much money creating tools that do exactly what Pivot Tables are designed to do. I would have rather empowered those folks. Overall, excellent summary of the features. You even got a little into the data models. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AccessAnalytic]

Cheers Oz

[@rickeyjones729]

Excel on fire if you feel confident in your excel skills where should one apply. If they don't have the work experience.

[@Honking_Goose]

@@rickeyjones729 To a data analyst job? They are in demand so even with no experience you will probably get some responses, you will almost certainly be required to do a excel test or two for them though

[@newbird5944]

Excellent video Wyn, you mention all key points from different function of Excel, I learned and understand instantly, Thank you. Had subscribe to your video, will continue learn from you.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks newbird 😁

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This was such a helpful video! I'm excited to watch more. Thanks!

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment. Hope you find more useful content here

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Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@AccessAnalytic]

You are most welcome. Thank you for commenting

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Thanks for the really useful info. Some of these features are going to help with so many pain points I've had with my excel skills - just the "insert table" is going to make a big difference

[@AccessAnalytic]

Glad to help. Thanks for leaving a comment to say it was helpful.

[@alex626ification]

I remember discovering power query by accident a year and half ago. I was trying to combine multiple source workbook to make a pivot table. My life has never been the same.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Absolutely Alex!

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Fantastic! This is going to save me tons of time! Thank you!

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome Ranjit, thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment

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I love the way you teach very clear , Thanks

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you 😊

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Excellent video with clear concise explanations. On;y just came across this channel and finding it super useful for learning the basics of power query👍

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for letting me know you're finding it useful Robert. My goal is to tell as many people as possible about Power Query - it's awesome!

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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This is very good! Seeing the stuff I really need to know. Thank you very much! :)

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome Jennifer. I hope some of the other videos can help you on your learning journey

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I wish I saw this years ago. Thank you. Legend.

[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome. Cheers.

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Wow then more wow. That is super helpfull and is going to save a pile if work Been using excel for years but never knew this was possible. Brilliant video, really well presented in an easy to understand way. Really grateful for you sharing this.

[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment Chef 1707. 😀

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks Joshua

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thanks for the kind comment Elisabeth.

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[@AccessAnalytic]

Thank you. I'm glad it helps 😊

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

My pleasure!

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

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[@AccessAnalytic]

You’re welcome Wajahat

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