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(SSTE113/25) Surgent’s Data Analytics: Planning and Implementation Strategies

As the rewards from data continue to grow, companies must recognize the value of data to remain competitive in the current digital economy. Companies that use data in their business processes are outperforming those that do not. Data skills will become necessary in the next few years, and your employees will need them to perform...
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(SSTE123/25) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Introduction and First Connection

This course is designed for the Excel user to begin their data analytics journey with an introduction to a product created for their skill set: Power Query, using the Excel version. Power Query is an "ETL" tool that extracts, transforms, and loads data. This tool has a user-friendly interface that enables the Excel user to...
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(SSTE125/25) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Editor – The User Interface of Power Query

This course introduces users to the Power Query Editor, using the Excel version of Power Query, and includes a hands-on transformation exercise using the editor. Power Query is an "ETL" tool that extracts, transforms, and loads data. This tool has a user-friendly interface that enables the Excel user to connect to data sets they previously...
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(SSTE107/25) Surgent’s Data Analytics Readiness Series: Excel Tables

In this one-hour course, users will apply Excel and Power BI tools and skills directly to tables in Excel. Users will work alongside the instructor to create named tables, create structured references, enter formulas, and prepare the tables for input into Power Query. Users will be introduced to the preparation of the first level of...
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(SSTE112/25) Surgent’s Data Analytics Readiness Series: Artificial Intelligence- Basic Concepts in Excel

This one-hour course will serve as an introduction to artificial intelligence and how artificial intelligence is utilized in Excel. Users will be introduced to correlation and trend functions in Excel. The basics of linear regression and its application in Excel will be discussed. Specific attention will be given to artificial intelligence functions in Excel, including,...
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(SSTE100/25) Surgent’s Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance Professionals

Accounting and finance professionals have used different forms of automation over the years to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their work. So far, technology has not been able to replace the knowledge, experience, and decision-making of seasoned professionals. Times are rapidly changing. Today, systems easily exceed humans in accuracy and consistency. Artificial intelligence (AI)...
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(SSTE108/25) Surgent’s Data Analytics Readiness Series: PivotTables

This one-hour course will provide users with hands-on practice using PivotTables and Excel. Users will learn and apply skills to create, structure, and analyze data using PivotTables. The benefits and limitations of PivotTables will be discussed. Users will be introduced to Power Pivot and Online Analytics Processing within it.This course is one in a ten-part...
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(SSTE121/25) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Formulas, M Language, and Error Handling

Even for experienced Excel users, there is a learning curve to using formulas in Power Query (Excel version). This course presents the fundamentals of this concept. In addition, this webinar introduces users to the "M" language in Power Query, as well as types of errors that users may encounter. Hands-on examples reinforce all of these...
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(SSTE128/25) Surgent’s Power Query Series: More Transformations and Load Options

Power Query (Excel version) offers a wide range of transformation options. This course uses hands-on exercises to explore the data transformation process, focusing on data cleaning and data enrichment. In addition, this course explains query loading options and processes. Power Query is an "ETL" tool that extracts, transforms, and loads data. This tool has a...
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(SSTE115/25) Surgent’s Power BI Desktop: DAX Formulas, Reporting, and Visualizations

Power BI Desktop is the authoring tool for the Power BI Ecosystem and is an essential component of the Power BI ecosystem. Power BI Desktop is a free application that is available for download.This one-hour course will demonstrate the capabilities of Power BI Desktop as your company continues its journey to increasing its data skills...
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