Microsoft Excel - Data Validation Techniques

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
IMG Tom Chandler
Id: 90923
Live
Session
$119.00
Single Attendee
$249.00
Group Attendees
Recorded
Session
$159.00
Single Attendee
$359.00
Group Attendees
Combo
Live+Recorded
$249.00
Single Attendee
$549.00
Group Attendees

Overview:

This course is designed to teacher learners how to use Microsoft Power BI to turn raw data into business intelligence that gives your organization actionable insights for making informed decisions. 

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to begin creating various Power BI visualizations (charts) and reports from multiple sources of data that can then be distributed via paper, email, or the cloud.

Whether you are a data analyst, spreadsheet guru, business professional, or simply someone looking to create useful reports, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to turn raw data into business intelligence.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • What is Power BI and what can you do with it?
  • What are the different versions of Power BI?
  • Basic Terms: What is a data source? What is a visualization? What is a report?
  • How do I create a Power BI report from an Excel file?
  • How do I create a Power BI report from a CSV file?
  • How do I create a Power BI report from an Access database?
  • How do I create a Power BI report from a Server based database?
  • How do I create a Power BI report from a web page?
  • What is a data model?
  • How do I create a calculated field?
  • How do I create Bar Charts, Column Charts, Line Charts, Pie Charts, Tables and more?
  • How do I filter my visualizations with a Slicer?

Who Will Benefit:

  • Business Owners
  • CEO's
  • CFO's
  • CTO's
  • Managers of All Levels
  • Administrators
  • Data Analysts
  • Salespeople
  • Trainers
  • Bankers
  • Office Workers
  • Anybody who needs to build insightful visual reports from raw data

Speaker Profile

Tom Chandler is the founder, principal trainer and consultant of TechMentors, LLC. TechMentors’ mission is to help people and businesses get more out of technology through training, consulting, and programming.

Tom has been a full-time computer trainer, consultant and programmer since 1996. He has developed desktop solutions for multiple organizations including Stanford Medical Center, Visa, Genentech, Blue Shield, Seagate, and the City of San Jose. He has also taught hundreds of students in basic- through advanced-level classes. His specialties include database design with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access, Business Intelligence with Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft 365 desktop applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, and Outlook.

Tom has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Brigham Young University, and an MBA in IT Management from Wester Governor University.