This chapter will discuss what a pivot table is, how it works, and will lead you through the steps of creating and setting up your first pivot table.

Introduction to pivot tables

Create a pivot table

Create a pivot table pt 2

Create a pivot table pt 3

Pivot table rows and columns

Select rows

Select columns

Rearrange rows and columns

Pivot table values

Selecting values

Selecting multiple values

Pivot table basics

Introduction to Pivot Tables for Google Sheets

This chapter discuss how a pivot table works, and how it deals with the underlying data.

How a pivot table works

What does a pivot table do?

Analyze the pivot table

Analyze the pivot table pt 2

Using filters in a pivot table

Selecting filters

Filtering by using a string

Filtering on min/max values

Filtering on values

Putting all the pieces together

Building a complete pivot table

Building a complete pivot table pt 2

Building a complete pivot table pt 3

Behind the Scenes of the Pivot Table

This chapter will discuss more advanced options that will help you to get the most of your pivot tables.

Changing the calculation of values

Counting text values

Counting numerical values

Minimum and maximum values

Average and median

Calculated fields

What can be done with a calculated field

Create a calculated field

Create a calculated field pt 2

Create a calculated field pt 3

Data as percentages, drilling down, & grouping

Percentage of grand total

Percentage of rows

What does drilling down do?

Grouping rows

Advanced Options

This chapter will walk you through modifying data in a pivot table, and troubleshooting various issues you may encounter.

Adding or Changing Data

Changing the source data

Correct the dataset

Correcting Inconsistent Source Data

Find and correct the error in the data

Adding data

Troubleshooting and Errors

Finding Missing Data in a Dataset

Find missing data within this dataset

Best Practices and Recommendations

Types of Categories

Select the Measurements

Alternatives to Pivot Tables

Final Thoughts

 Editing Data and Troubleshooting

Working with large quantities of data in Google Sheets can be difficult and time-consuming. Have you ever wished there was a quick and efficient way to organize and evaluate your data within seconds? Pivot Tables are your answer! In this course we will explore the world of Pivot Tables within Google Sheets, and learn how to quickly organize thousands of datapoints with just a few clicks of the mouse. We will analyze the Average rainfall across multiple US cities, the Top 10 of the Fortune Global 500, and a selection of Films released between 2010 and 2016. You will learn techniques such as sorting, subtotaling, and filtering your data using these real world examples. By the end of the course, you will be able to create your own custom pivot tables with datasets of any size!

<h2>Why Pivot Tables</h2>
Working with large quantities of data in Google Sheets can be difficult and time-consuming. Have you ever wished there was a quick and efficient way to organize and evaluate your data within seconds? Pivot Tables are your answer!
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<h2>Introduction to Pivot Tables</h2>
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful tool of pivot tables for data analysis within Google Sheets. It starts by explaining the basics of pivot tables, demonstrating how they can be used to quickly organize and summarize large datasets. Through practical examples, you’ll understand how to transform thousands of data points into clear and actionable insights.
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<h2>Using Pivot Tables to conduct real-world data analysis</h2>
You will learn how to customize your pivot table by applying standard analyses like sorting, subtotaling, and filtering—as well as more advanced statistical analysis like creating calculated fields and counting both numerical and text fields. 
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Explore real-world applications by analyzing diverse datasets such as the average rainfall across multiple US cities, the Top 10 companies of the Fortune Global 500, and a selection of films released between 2010 and 2016. 
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<h2>Mastering custom Pivot Tables</h2>
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create your own custom pivot tables with datasets of any size. 
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Whether for business analysis, academic research, or personal projects, you'll leave with the ability to turn raw data into meaningful insights, all through the power of Pivot Tables in Google Sheets.


Intermediate Google Sheets

Learn how to create pivot tables and quickly organize thousands of data points with just a few clicks.


Pivot Tables in Google Sheets

Google Sheets Fundamentals

Create a calculated field pt 3

Pivot Tables in Google Sheets

Exercise instructions

Hands-on interactive exercise