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Power BI Data Preparation Playbook

To model your data in Power BI, you need to clean it up first. In this course, you will learn to use Power Query, including how to navigate the Power Query editor, add data transformation steps, fix errors, and make advanced changes.

Intermediate
2h 2m
(103)

Created by Eugene Meidinger

Last Updated Jun 02, 2025

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Power BI Data Preparation Playbook

To model your data in Power BI, you need to clean it up first. In this course, you will learn to use Power Query, including how to navigate the Power Query editor, add data transformation steps, fix errors, and make advanced changes.

Intermediate
2h 2m
(103)

Created by Eugene Meidinger

Last Updated Jun 02, 2025

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In order to model your data in Power BI, you need to clean it up first. In this course, Power BI Data Preparation Playbook, you will learn how to do so with Power Query. First, you’ll learn when Power Query is the right tool for the job, and how to navigate the Power Query editor. Next, you’ll explore how to add data transformation steps and access the underlying query code. Finally, you’ll discover how to fix errors and go even further using Python and R. By the end of this course, you'll feel completely comfortable using the Power Query Editor.

Power BI Data Preparation Playbook
Intermediate
2h 2m
(103)
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Eugene Meidinger
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Starting out as an accidental DBA and developer, Eugene Meidinger now focuses primarily on BI consulting. He has been working with SQL Server for five years now, and is certified in Querying and Administering SQL Server 2012. He regularly presents at various SQL Saturday events.

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