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WSQ - Excel Power Query and Power Pivot

WSQ - Excel Power Query and Power Pivot

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This course equips participants with the skills to leverage Excel Power Query and Power Pivot for advanced data analysis. Starting with Power Query, learners will explore various data types, perform queries from different sources, and manipulate data using techniques like fill up/down, split columns, merge columns, and sort/filter data. These foundational skills enable uncovering trends and patterns effectively in diverse datasets.

The course progresses to complex analyses using Power Pivot, teaching participants to use IF formulas, nest logical functions, and utilize advanced features like Pivot, Group By, and Append Queries. Advanced Power Query topics such as joins, fuzzy matching, and the use of transformation tables will also be covered, providing learners with the tools to address business issues through robust data analysis.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

LO1: Review data sets using Excel Power Query to uncover trends and patterns.
LO2: Develop methods in Power Pivot to conduct complex analyses tailored to specific datasets.
LO3: Apply advanced Power Query analytics to examine business issues.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Excel Power Query and Power Pivot Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Data and Statistical Analytics EGS-BIN-4055-1.1 under Engineering Services Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$800.00	$72.00	$472.00	$312.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us.

Course Code: TGS-2024048312

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1: Review Data with Power Query

Data types explained
Query data from a table or range
Query data from another Excel file
Load data only as a connection
Fill up and fill down
Split column by delimiter
Split into rows
Add conditional and custom columns
Add column by example
Merge columns
Sort and filter data in Power Query

Topic 2: Data Analysis with Power Query and Power Pivot

Use IF formulas
Nest IF and AND
AddDays to determine the deadline
Pivot data in Power Query
Pivot and append data
Pivot and don't aggregate
Unpivot data in Power Query
Unpivot warnings
Group By feature
Appending Queries

Topic 3: Advanced Data Analysis using Power Query

Overview of joins in Power Query
Walk through all six joins
Joins: Left or right
Outer join versus XLOOKUP
Merge with multiple fields
Approximate match equivalent of VLOOKUP: Binning
Approximate match equivalent of VLOOKUP: Conditional column
Cross Join
Drill down to create a variable in Power Query
Fuzzy matching by percentage
Merging inconsistent data with a transformation table

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Practical Performance (PP)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target age group: 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Microsoft 365 Defender

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Operations Analyst
Business Intelligence Developer
Report Developer
Data Consultant
Data Manager
Risk Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Database Administrator
Systems Analyst
Performance Analyst
Strategy Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Product Analyst
Project Manager
Research Analyst
HR Analyst

Trainers

Ken Hiong – Ken Hiong is an ACTA-certified trainer with extensive experience in business analysis, data visualization, and IT project implementation. He has held both functional and managerial roles across industries and has successfully delivered projects involving Excel, Power Query, and Microsoft BI tools. He holds a Pharmacy degree from the University of Adelaide and multiple Microsoft certifications.

In this WSQ course, Ken guides learners in data cleaning, transformation, and modeling using Power Query and Power Pivot. His sessions emphasize practical workflows and business applications, helping participants streamline processes and generate impactful insights.

Liew Sing Loon – Liew Sing Loon is an engineering professional and trainer with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons) and strong expertise in data systems, analytics, and process optimization. With years of experience in IT and business projects, he has applied Excel-based BI tools to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

For this program, Liew trains participants in building advanced data models and dashboards with Power Pivot and Power Query, enabling them to analyze large datasets effectively. His sessions are interactive and applied, ensuring learners can directly apply these tools to workplace scenarios.

Dr. Alvin Ang – Dr. Alvin Ang is a senior lecturer and researcher specializing in data science, machine learning, and AI applications. He has worked extensively on data-driven projects and operational research, bridging academic expertise with applied industry solutions.

In this WSQ program, Dr. Ang emphasizes best practices for data modeling, visualization, and automation in Excel, ensuring learners adopt structured and scalable approaches. His sessions combine technical depth with case-based learning, enabling participants to optimize reporting and analysis.

Dwight Nuwan Fonseka – Dwight Nuwan Fonseka is a business management professional and trainer with a background in digital transformation and enterprise operations from MDIS and Manchester Business School. He has delivered training in both Singapore and overseas, focusing on workplace productivity and adoption of modern digital tools.

For this program, Dwight focuses on practical Excel applications for business reporting and decision-making, showing learners how to apply Power Query and Power Pivot to streamline workflows. His sessions are workplace-oriented and highly engaging, ensuring participants gain confidence in handling real business datasets.