# Data Transformation in Power BI
This is a DataCamp course: You’ll learn how to (un)pivot, transpose, append and join tables. Gain power with custom columns, M language, and the Advanced Editor.
## Course Details
- **Duration:** ~3h
- **Level:** Intermediate
- **Instructors:** Maarten Van den Broeck, Khaled Choucri
- **Students:** ~19,440,000 learners
- **Subjects:** Power BI, Data Manipulation, Python, Business Intelligence
- **Content brand:** DataCamp
- **Practice:** Hands-on practice included
- **CPE credits:** 1.8
- **Prerequisites:** Data Preparation in Power BI
## Learning Outcomes
- Choose the appropriate combination method—append, merge, and join type—based on dataset structure and relationship requirements.
- Identify the correct Power Query transformation for producing calculated or aggregated results.
- Identify the correct Power Query transformation needed to reshape or reorient a dataset.
- Recognize M-language syntax elements and distinguish whether M or DAX is used in a given modeling or transformation scenario.
## Traditional Course Outline
1. Reshaping Data - In this chapter, you'll learn how to become a data plastic surgeon by restructuring and reshaping data in Power BI. You'll also stitch together data in different ways from various sources to enrich your analytical capabilities.
2. Combining Data in Power Query - In this chapter, you'll learn stitch together data in different ways from various sources to enrich your analytical capabilities.
3. Custom Columns - In this chapter, you’ll cover advanced features of Power Query, such as adding custom columns and custom conditionals.
4. Advanced Editor - In the final chapter, you’ll learn to read and write M language, which allows for a more efficient way to do data transformations in Power Query.
## Resources and Related Learning
**Resources:** Exercises and Datasets (dataset), Course Glossary (dataset)
**Related tracks:** Data Analyst in Power BI
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Data Transformation in Power BI
IntermediateSkill Level
Updated 12/2025Power BIData Manipulation3 hr9 videos28 Exercises2,150 XP60,311Statement of Accomplishment
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Apply Table Transformations
In this course, you’ll learn all about table transformations in Power BI. You’ll learn how to (un)pivot, transpose, and append tables.Work with Joins
You’ll also get introduced to joins and discover when it makes sense to use them.Utilize the Advanced Editor
Finally, you’ll gain power with custom columns, including how to use M language and the Advanced Editor, to help you be even more efficient in data preparation.Feels like what you want to learn?
Start Course for FreeWhat you'll learn
- Choose the appropriate combination method—append, merge, and join type—based on dataset structure and relationship requirements.
- Identify the correct Power Query transformation for producing calculated or aggregated results.
- Identify the correct Power Query transformation needed to reshape or reorient a dataset.
- Recognize M-language syntax elements and distinguish whether M or DAX is used in a given modeling or transformation scenario.
Prerequisites
Data Preparation in Power BI1
Reshaping Data
In this chapter, you'll learn how to become a data plastic surgeon by restructuring and reshaping data in Power BI. You'll also stitch together data in different ways from various sources to enrich your analytical capabilities.
2
Combining Data in Power Query
In this chapter, you'll learn stitch together data in different ways from various sources to enrich your analytical capabilities.
3
Custom Columns
In this chapter, you’ll cover advanced features of Power Query, such as adding custom columns and custom conditionals.
4
Advanced Editor
In the final chapter, you’ll learn to read and write M language, which allows for a more efficient way to do data transformations in Power Query.
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FAQs
Is this course suitable for Power BI beginners?
The course assumes basic familiarity with Power BI. Chapter 1 starts with reshaping techniques like pivoting and unpivoting, so some prior experience loading data in Power Query is helpful.
What transformation techniques will I learn in this course?
You will learn how to pivot, unpivot, and transpose tables, merge and append queries using different join types, create custom columns, and write M language in the Advanced Editor.
What is M language, and will this course teach me how to use it?
M language is the scripting language behind Power Query transformations. Chapter 4 teaches you to read, write, and edit M code in the Advanced Editor, including variables and custom functions.
What types of joins are covered in this course?
Chapter 2 covers merging queries using left joins and right joins in Power Query, along with appending queries to combine data from multiple sources.
Who will benefit from this course?
Data analysts and BI professionals who already load data into Power BI and want to learn more efficient ways to reshape, combine, and transform it before building reports.
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