Advanced Excel Intelligence & Power Query Transformations for Automated Reporting & Data Governance
Venue: Sarova Woodlands Hotel, Nakuru-Kenya
Date: 25th - 30th May 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Take your Excel skills to an advanced level with this program on Excel intelligence, Power Query transformations, automated reporting, and data governance. Participants will learn to use Power Query to clean, transform, and combine data from multiple sources, build automated reporting workflows, and apply data governance principles to ensure accuracy and consistency. The curriculum covers M language basics, query optimization, and integration with Power Pivot and Power BI. Through hands‑on projects, attendees will develop the skills to create robust, maintainable Excel solutions that deliver reliable insights. This program is ideal for data analysts, finance professionals, and Excel power users.
Objectives
- Master Power Query for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)
- Write M language expressions for custom transformations
- Automate data refresh and reporting workflows
- Combine data from multiple sources (databases, web, Excel files)
- Implement data governance practices (data validation, documentation, version control)
- Optimize query performance for large datasets
- Integrate Power Query with Power Pivot and Power BI
- Build parameterized reports that adapt to user inputs
- Troubleshoot and debug complex queries
Target Audience
- Data analysts and business intelligence professionals
- Financial and reporting analysts
- Excel power users seeking automation skills
- IT professionals supporting Excel‑based solutions
- Consultants building analytical tools
- Anyone managing large datasets in Excel
Methodology
- Power Query hands‑on labs with real datasets
- M language coding exercises
- Automation workflow design sessions
- Data governance framework discussions
- Performance optimization workshops
- Case study analyses of automated reporting solutions
- Peer review of queries and models
