Advanced Excel Automation: Power Query Transformations, Data Cleaning & Dynamic Reporting Systems
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 9th - 14th February 2026
Cost: Kshs. 80,000 / USD 800
CPD points: 10
Overview
Achieve professional mastery in Excel automation through this intensive program focused on Power Query data transformation, sophisticated cleaning techniques, and dynamic reporting system development that revolutionizes data processing workflows. Participants will learn to transform raw, messy data into analysis-ready formats using advanced Power Query techniques that eliminate hours of manual work and ensure data quality and consistency. The curriculum emphasizes the development of automated reporting systems that refresh with new data, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver insights through interactive dashboards and visualizations. Through hands-on projects with real-world data challenges, attendees will develop the skills to build robust, scalable Excel solutions that handle complex data scenarios with elegance and efficiency. This program transforms Excel users into automation architects capable of designing sophisticated data processing solutions.
Objectives
- Master advanced Power Query techniques for extracting, transforming, and loading data from multiple sources including databases, APIs, and web pages
- Develop sophisticated data cleaning workflows addressing common data quality issues including duplicates, inconsistencies, and missing values
- Design dynamic reporting systems that automatically update with new data while maintaining historical context and trend analysis
- Create parameterized solutions allowing users to customize analyses and reports without modifying underlying structures
- Implement error handling and data validation mechanisms ensuring solution robustness and data integrity
- Develop custom functions and advanced formulas solving complex business calculations and analytical requirements
- Design user-friendly interfaces and navigation systems making complex solutions accessible to non-technical users
- Optimize solution performance managing calculation efficiency, memory usage, and refresh times for large datasets
Target Audience
- Data analysts and business intelligence professionals relying on Excel for complex analytical work
- Finance professionals developing automated reporting, budgeting, and forecasting solutions
- Operations managers creating performance dashboards and operational reporting systems
- Researchers and academics processing and analyzing large datasets for publication and presentation
- Consultants developing client-specific analytical tools and reporting solutions
- Administrative professionals automating repetitive data processing and reporting tasks
- IT professionals supporting business users with advanced Excel solutions and automation
- Professionals in any field seeking to eliminate manual data processing through intelligent automation
Methodology
- Project-based learning through developing complete automation solutions for real business scenarios
- Hands-on workshops solving complex data transformation challenges using Power Query and advanced formulas
- Code review sessions examining and improving automation solutions for efficiency and robustness
- Case study analyses exploring sophisticated Excel solutions from various industries and applications
- Peer collaboration working in teams to solve complex automation challenges and share techniques
- Solution architecture sessions designing scalable, maintainable automation frameworks
- Best practice sharing discussions covering performance optimization, error handling, and user experience design
