TRAINING COURSES BIRMINGHAM
About Enable Technology Birmingham Training Courses
We are a company that offers short, practical, hands on technology courses. The tutor delivering the course will be a Microsoft certified expert. Everyone attending a course receives learning resources which also serves as a reference source after the course. Our policy is to provide open ended post training support to participants. This additional service is an important part ofhow we help people implement the skills they have learned in the workplace.
Enable Technology offers instructor led training taught by technology specialists. If you can provide a training room, we can bring the necessary laptops with software installed and deliver the onsite. If you prefer we can offer an offsite socially distanced training location in Birmingham. Every course can be modified to meet your bespoke requirements.
We also deliver this course online. Delegates participate in a virtual class and can both talk to and share their screen with the tutor.
The Enable Technology team have been providing IT training primarily in the Midlands for two decades. Some of our clients are Boots UK Limited, Dollond & Aitchison Limited, Norfolk Police Constabulary, Birmingham City University, Yell Group PLC, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, EDF Energy PLC and Unipart Group.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality. You will:
Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Share and protect workbooks.
Automate workbook functionality.
Use Lookup functions and formula auditing.
Forecast data.
Create sparklines and map data. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
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Use Lookup Functions
Forecast Data Trends
Apply Data Validation
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use Links and External References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use 3-D References
Collaborate on a Workbook
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Trace Cells
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this course, you will learn fundamental Excel skills. You will:
Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
Format a worksheet and organize your data.
Print workbooks.
Manage the overall structure of your workbooks. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
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Apply Number Formats
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Insert Functions
Apply Text Formats
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Search for and Replace Data
Getting Started with Excel
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Preview and Print a Workbook
Set Up the Page Layout
Align Cell Contents
Manage Workbook Properties
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Create Worksheet Formulas
Use Excel Commands
Manage Worksheets
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
Work with functions.
Work with lists.
Analyze data.
Visualize data with charts.
Use PivotTables and PivotCharts. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with Functions Work with Ranges
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Use Specialized Functions
Sort Data
Present Data with PivotCharts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Work with Logical Functions
Create a PivotTable
Analyze PivotTable Data
Create and Modify Tables
Create Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Modify and Format Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Filter Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A one day course introducing candidates to Power View and Power Pivot Excel tools.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working With Measure Fields
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Creating a Timeline
Understanding the Navigator Pane
Tiling Data in Power View
Creating a Power View Sheet
Understanding Get & Transform
Understanding Power View
Connecting to a Data Source
Creating a Power Map Tour
Using Calculated Fields
The Advanced Editor
Switching Visualisations
Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Merging Queries
Understanding the Query Editor
Enabling Power Pivot
Power Map
Adding Titles and Images
Working With Mapping Confidence
Working With a Power View Object
Changing a Power Pivot View
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day Excel VBA programming course which introduces advanced Excel users to the process of writing and editing Macros. No prior programming experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Naming Procedures
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Using Message Boxes
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Setting Breakpoints
Using Intrinsic Constants
Understanding Macro Security
Running a Macro
Working with Procedures and Functions
Understanding Constants
Working with the PivotFields Collection
Working with the PivotTable Objects
Working with Option Button Controls
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Working with Control Appearance
Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Understanding Collections
Working with Inline Error Handling
Creating a Sub Procedure
Working with the Command Button Control
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This introductory two day JavaScript training course aimed at Web Designers will enable participants to interpret, adapt and write their own JavaScript code.
No prior programming knowledge is assumed.- - Some of the training topics covered include ... JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
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for Loop Syntax
JavaScript Basics
Validating Checkboxes
User-defined Functions
Properties
if - else if - else Conditions
Function Syntax
JavaScript Syntax
Working with Images
Returning Values from Functions
Passing Values to Functions
JavaScript Form Validation
Validating a Registration Form
do while Loop Syntax
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Storing User-Entered Data
JavaScript Variables
Basics of Form Validation
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This intensive three day jQuery training course provides a comprehensive overview of the jQuery JavaScript library. Ideally candidates should have a working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... $.fn.hover
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jQuery Basic Concepts-
Utility Methods
Functions
Avoid the Universal Selector
Append New Content outside of a Loop
A Is for Asynchronous
Avoiding Conflicts with Other Libraries
Built-in Effects
Manipulating Attributes
Traversing
Connecting Events to Run Only Once
Managing Dependencies
Getters and Setters
Encapsulation
The Module Pattern
Manipulating Elements
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course in which participants develop single sites for all popular smartphone, tablet, and desktop platforms. You'll learn how to use jQuery Mobile to handle touch events, build mobile-optimized forms and widgets, incorporate HTML5 features, leverage phone capabilities such as making calls and texting, and more. Along the way, we'll cover jQuery Mobile's extensive theme framework and plugin architecture.
Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... PhoneGap
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Virtual Integration with the Phone
Collapsible Blocks Events
Hosting vs. CDN
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Making Calls
Progressive Enhancement
Themes and Swatches
ThemeRoller
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Page Transitions
Creating Your Own Plugin
Dialogs
Overview
plugin Architecture
Sending Emails
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day intensive Enable Technology course cover working with Microsoft Access forms, tables, queries and reports. Candidates will learn both how to build a Microsoft Access databases to store company information and produce automated reports that filter and aggregate data.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... An Introduction to VBA
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Setting Table Relationships
Querying Techniques
Creating a Relational Database
Relational Database Design
Creating Queries
Data Validation
Adding Transactional Records
Creating and Using Macros
Parameter Queries
Navigation Pane Protection
Working With Records
Database Security
Sorting and Filtering
Macro Techniques
Database Wellness
Creating a Lookup Database
Creating and Using Forms
Macros on Forms
Using a Navigation Form
DIY Forms
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day short intensive course introduces candidates to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming. We don't assume any prior programming experience. Candidates will learn how to build and use user defined functions, manipulate data, build switchboards and fully automate Microsoft Access applications.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with Methods
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Using the For...Next Structure
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Understanding Procedures
Using Intrinsic Constants
Using Message Boxes
Working with Inline Error Handling
Creating a Sub Procedure
Using the CacheSize Property - Optional
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Understanding Modules
Determining the Value of Expressions
Working with Procedures and Functions
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Understanding Collections
Using the Object Browser
Understanding Errors
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course familiarises the participant with Microsoft Power Query, a revolutionary data tool for Excel that allows you to intuitively discover and automate the import, transformation, and combination of data across a variety of data sources for use in Excel and Microsoft Power BI. Power Query is a free add-in for Excel that enhances the self-service Business Intelligence experience in Excel. The course uses Excel 2016, however Power Query works with Excel 2010 and above.
Participants should be familiar with Excel and the concepts of datasets and basic reporting including the use of PivotTables.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with Folders and Files
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Using Ranges in Excel
Understand Power Query formulas.
Loading into Excel
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Performing Merges
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Transforming Data
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Importing Data
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Understand the M interface.
Understanding the Issues
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Loading into Power Pivot
Power Query Interface
Appending Operations
Loading Data
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Grouping Options
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Power Users, Business Intelligence Developers and IT Professionals who will be involved with the development of Excel PowerPivot queries and tabular modelling. The course is intended to expose the delegates to the technology of DAX and to familiarise them with functionality of DAX at an advanced level.
Prior experience with Excel and Microsoft SQL query writing is useful.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... PowerPivot Data Model
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Logical Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Introduction to DAX
The CALCULATE Function
Explaining Syntax
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Exploring Data Types
Text Functions
Conversion Functions
Statistical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Information Functions
Utilizing Operators
Many-to-Many Relationships
Understanding Values
Single Table Evaluation Context
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Filter Functions
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Managers, Report Developers and Data Participants who will learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to transform organisational data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking. This course covers both Power BI On Line and Power BI desktop.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Managing a Power BI solution
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Power BI desktop queries
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Importing data into Power BI
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Connecting to Power BI data
Create relationships between data tables.
The developer API
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Power BI embedded
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This intensive two day course is intended for SQL professionals and business intelligence professionals. The course covers the use of Analysis Services development tools to create and deploy multidimensional SSAS projects.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
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Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Ragged Hierarchies
KPIs Actions
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Processing Options and Settings
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Multidimensional models
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Designing Aggregations
Define Time Intelligence
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Backup Options Restore Options
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course detailing how to create, deploy, use and manage tabular models in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) . The course is aimed at Data Analysts and SQL professionals. No prior knowledge of SSAS is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Define partitions in DirectQuery models
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Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Add columns to a table
Set the Data Type of a Column
Sort Data in a Table
Change table, column
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Create a Calculated Table
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Delete Relationships
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Import data by using a native query
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day intensive course introduces SQL Server Integration Services. No prior knowledge of Integration Services is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
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Coding the Script Task
Understanding Variables
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Examining the SSIS Engine
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Understanding Deployment Strategies
The SQL Server Integration Service
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Moving Data with Data Flow
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Using the Workflow Tasks
Overview of Containers
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Understanding Packages
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Aimed at Data Analysts and SQL users this instructor-led course provides participants with the necessary knowledge to develop reports using Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder. The course covers Report Builder wizards, basics of report design, report parameters, report expressions, filters, report visualisations including graphs, charts, images and gauges. The course also covers the use of maps, interactive reports, report parts, sub reports, subscriptions and exporting options.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Examining Security
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Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Utilizing Charts
Exploring Matrix
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Utilizing Chart Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Working with Map Wizard
Examining Management
Planning Your Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Utilizing Data Sources
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Working with Expressions
Using Tables
Exploring Gauges
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course will give delegates a comprehensive understanding of how to design and publish parametrised reports, manage permissions, schedule automated reporting and configure report caching. The course also demonstrates how to build reports designed for tablets and mobile devices.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
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Overview of mobile reports
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Report parameters
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Configuring data access with report builder
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Schedules
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Preparing data for mobile reports
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Introduction to reporting services
Report sub-reports
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day course gives participants a sound understanding of working with Oracle PL/SQL. The courses assumes no prior programming knowledge and is hands on in character.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Declaring and Opening Cursors
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BULK COLLECT Clause
Dependencies and Validation
Structure of a Package
Local Procedures and Functions
Records and Collections
Stored Subprograms
PL/SQL Stored Program Compilation
Privileges for Stored Programs
Networking Packages
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Nesting Blocks
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
Fetching Rows
Parameter Modes
WHILE and FOR Loops
Calling a Stored Function
Character Data
Cursor Parameters
Triggers
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course familiasing participants with the use of SQL in an Oracle context. SQL statements will be written and executed using a number of Oracle environments including SQL* Plus and Oracle SQL Developer.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Subqueries
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Connecting to a SQL Database
Running SQL*Plus Scripts
The SELECT Statement
Relational Database Management Systems
Explicit Locking
Oracle Pseudocolumns
Oracle Versioning and History
Self Joins
Date Formats
Controlling Access to Your Tables
The INSERT Statement
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
Combining SELECT Statements
SQL Queries - Joins
Intervals
Deleting a Table Definition
Concurrency
Datatypes
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Inline Constraints
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This generic SQL course which is applicable to most databases assumes no prior knowledge. Participants will learn how to write queries which can extract required data from a relational database SQL also enables users to aggregate and group the filtered data. The course includes topics on to manipulating data with write insert, update and delete statements. On the second day delegates learn how to create tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Aliases
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DELETE
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Data Types
NULL Values
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Common String Functions
Creating and Modifying Tables
Outer Joins
Dropping Stored Procedures
Aggregate Functions
Sorting By Column Position
CASE syntax
Columns
Multi-table Joins
Tables
Calculated Fields
Concatenation
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Participants will learn to perform ETL (Extraction Transformation and Loading) operations by creating SSIS packages, managing a control flow and data flow, executing packages, and troubleshooting errors. To ensure the smooth functioning of the ETL operations, you will manage SSIS packages and secure them. Delegates will use SSIS packages to design and build a Data Warehouse.
The course requires a working knowledge of SQL.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
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Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Securing Packages and Databases
Work with MDS Databases
Create Fact Tables
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Create Dimensions
Create an SSIS Project
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Profile OLTP Data
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Create Expressions with Variables
Secure Packages
Examine MSI Packages
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Birmingham
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day Transact SQL course introduces delegates to querying and manipulating data in Microsoft SQL Server. The course explores how to write select statements, join tables, create subqueries, write update, delete and insert statements. It differs from the generic SQL course in that if explores Microsoft SQL Server product specific functions and the notation associated with creating Microsoft SQL Server User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures and Triggers.
The course id practical, hands on and does not assume prior SQL or programming experience.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Work with String and Numeric Data Types
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Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with Set Operators
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Manage Stored Procedures
Write SELECT Statements
Work with T-SQL Statements
Sort the Queried Data
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Work with Window Functions
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Work with Binary Data Types
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Insert Data
Manage Query Plans
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
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