CANNOCK TRAINING COURSES 

TRAINING COURSES CANNOCK

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About Enable Technology Cannock Training Courses

Enable Technology offer short intensive skills based training courses. The training will be delivered by a Microsoft professional with development experience. Every person attending a course will be provided with training materials and practice files to retain after the course. Course participants are welcome contact the Tutor after the course with specific queries. This support is open ended.

training courses are instructor led and task based. Participants get to practice new skills in a controlled environment. We can set up a training lab at your premises and deliver courses onsite at your site. Another option is we can organise a local socially distanced training site in Cannock. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.

This course can also be delivered in a virtual classroom. Delegates can log into a scheduled course, watch the tutor demonstrate tasks, ask questions and share their own screen.

Our teaching team have over twenty years continuous technical training experience. Our clients include: Birmingham City Council, Canadian High Commission, Nuclear Engineering Services, DHL Express, Norfolk Police Constabulary, Capita Group PLC, GKN PLC and Norwich Union PLC.

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Excel 365 Advanced

• 1 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Use Links and External References
Forecast Data Trends
Trace Cells
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Lookup Functions
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Apply Data Validation
Collaborate on a Workbook
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use 3-D References
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors


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Excel 365 Basic

• 1 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Getting Started with Excel
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Manage Worksheets
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Apply Text Formats
Preview and Print a Workbook
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Set Up the Page Layout
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Use Excel Commands
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Workbook Properties
Search for and Replace Data
Align Cell Contents
Create Worksheet Formulas
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views


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Excel 365 Intermediate

• 1 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Analyze PivotTable Data
Use Specialized Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Filter Data
Create Charts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Sort Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Create a PivotTable
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Work with Logical Functions
Work with Date and Time Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Modify and Format Charts
Create and Modify Tables


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Excel Power Pivot

• 1 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• A one day course introducing candidates to Power View and Power Pivot Excel tools.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Creating a Power View Sheet
Adding a Data Column
Working With Time Settings
Managing Data Columns
Transforming Data
Reducing Data Rows
The Advanced Editor
Understanding Power Map
Understanding Get & Transform
Working With Data Model Fields
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Saving and Sharing Queries
Understanding Power View
Understanding Power Pivot
Working With Mapping Confidence
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Enabling Power View


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Excel Programming Using VBA

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Understanding Collections
Working with UserForm Properties, Events, and Methods
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Understanding PivotTables
Working with Option Button Controls
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Working with Boolean Expressions
Using the With Statement
Working with the Text Box Control
Declaring Variables
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Recording a Macro
Working with the Frame Control
Understanding Errors
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Handling Errors
Getting Started
Introducing Visual Basic for Applications


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JavaScript

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
while Loop Syntax
Associative Arrays
JavaScript Functions
JavaScript Syntax
Conditionals
Arrays
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
The this Object
Returning Values from Functions
Image Rollovers
for in Loop Syntax
A Loosely-typed Language
Square Bracket Notation
Working with Images
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Function Syntax
Dot Notation
Number(object)
Conditionals and Loops


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JQuery

• 3 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Comparison Operators
Plugins-
Effects-
Using CSS Classes for Styling
Working with Selections
GET vs. Post
Event Helpers
Custom Effects with $.fn.animate
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Best Performance Practices-
Encapsulation
Truthy and Falsy Things
How to Create a Basic Plugin
The Object Literal
Cloning Elements
Data Types
Creating Reusable Modules with RequireJS
Conditional Code
Objects


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JQuery Mobile

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Accessibility Support
Levels of Support
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Page Transitions
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Lists and Buttons
PhoneGap
Themes and Swatches
Dialogs
Sending SMS Texts
Data-role
Progressive Enhancement
Basic Page Template
ThemeRoller
Making Calls
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Overview
Video The Theme Framework


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Microsoft Access

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• This is a two day course which assumes no prior Access knowledge. Candidates will learn how to design and build a relational database, build forms and dashboards, automate tasks using Macros. Delegates will also learn how to query the database, filter and aggregate data and build parametrised reports.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
An Introduction to VBA
Creating a Relational Database
Sorting and Filtering
Parameter Queries
Modifying Table Structures
Querying Techniques
Formatting Tables
Adding Transactional Records
Database Security
Aggregation Queries
Macro Techniques
Creating a Lookup Database
Calculations in Queries
Getting to Know Access 
Creating Queries
DIY Forms
Modifying Forms
Creating and Using Macros
Navigation Pane Protection
Adding Records to a Table
Data Validation


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Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA

• 3 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• This course introduces participants to programme using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). We don't assume any prior programming background. Essentially candidates will learn how to create distributed scalable Access applications.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Naming Procedures
Using the With Statement
Working with Boolean Expressions
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Working with Recordsets
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Working with the Application Object
Why Program in Access?
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Working with Inline Error Handling
Understanding the Form Object
Using Intrinsic Constants
Determining the Value of Expressions
Understanding Classes and Objects
Considering Variable Scope and Lifetime Together
Using the For...Next Structure
Organizing Code and Procedures
Using Intrinsic Functions


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Microsoft Excel Power Query

• 1 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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
Grouping Options
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Loading Data
Performing Merges
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand the M interface.
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Combining Worksheets
Understand Power Query formulas.
Importing Data
Appending Operations
Understand working with relational data.
Power Query Interface
Loading into Power Pivot


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Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Statistical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Single Table Evaluation Context
Explaining Syntax
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Date Functions
Conversion Functions
Aggregation Functions
Introduction to DAX
Text Functions
Logical Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Exploring Data Types
Mathematical Functions
Understanding Values
PowerPivot Data Model
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Filter Functions


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Microsoft Power BI

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
The developer API
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Create a Power BI dashboard
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Creating Power BI reports
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
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
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Power BI desktop queries
Using the Power BI mobile app
The Power BI Interface
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Create relationships between data tables.
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service


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Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Define Semiadditive Behavior
View the XML for an Analysis Services Project Data Sources
Set Data Source Properties
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Delete a Data Source
Create Calculated Members
Tools and Approaches for Processing
KPIs Actions
Processing Options and Settings
Multidimensional models
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Define Time Intelligence
Move an Analysis Services Database
Create an Analysis Services Project
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Ragged Hierarchies
Create a Data Source
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Data Source object permissions


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Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Create a Calculated Table
Impersonation
Hide or freeze columns
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
DirectQuery Mode
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Tabular model designer
Import data by using a native query
Delete a Column
Create a Calculated Column
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Analyze in Excel
Rename a Table or Column
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Change table, column


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Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Moving Data with Data Flow
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Managing with Control Flow
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Working with XML
Understanding Variables
Examining the SSIS Engine
Working in the Explore Window
Overview of Containers
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Using the Workflow Tasks
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Understanding Packages
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Coding the Script Task
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Optimizing Sources for Extraction


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Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 Maps
Formatting Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Exploring Gauges
Exploring Subscriptions
Utilizing Charts
Exploring Matrix
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Working with Expressions
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Examining Management
Understanding Visualizations
Understanding Report Parts
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Examining Security
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions


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Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS

• 3 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Report parameters
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Sorting and grouping
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Report sub-reports
Overview of mobile reports
Reporting services components
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Preparing data for mobile reports
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Configuring data access with report builder
Schedules
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Introduction to reporting services
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Mobile report publisher
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.


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Oracle PL/SQL

• 3 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
LOB Locators 
Dates and Timestamps 
Conditional Statements IF/THEN 
SQLCODE and SQLERRM 
Using VARRAYs 
Parameter Modes 
Conditional Statements CASE 
The Package Interface and Implementation 
Maintaining Triggers 
Calling a Stored Function 
Stored Procedures and Functions
BULK COLLECT Clause
User-Defined Exceptions 
REF CURSOR Variables 
Exception Handling
Oracle Directories 
WHILE and FOR Loops 
Oracle-Supplied Packages 
Triggers


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Oracle SQL

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Outer Joins 
Self Joins 
Logical and Physical Storage Structures 
Introduction to SQL 
Regular Expression Functions 
Using SQL Functions 
Defining Tables 
Subqueries 
Review of Relational Database Terminology 
Sequences 
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE 
Literal Values 
Concurrency 
Nulls and DISTINCT 
Correlated Subqueries 
Datatypes 
Loading Tables From External Sources 
Inline Constraints 
Date Formats 


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SQL

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• This practical hands on course assumes no prior SQL knowledge. Participants will learn how to query a relational database. At the end and the course delegates will be able to extract filtered information, group and aggregate data, write update, insert and delete SQL statements, create and edit tables, views and stored procedures.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Checking for Inequality
The IN Operator
Datatypes
Table Aliases
Comments
Checking for Equality
Sorting Records
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Sorting By Column Position
The NOT Operator
Benefits of Views
Conditional Processing with CASE
Data Types
Common Math Functions
Aliases
Dropping Stored Procedures
Primary Keys
Dropping Views


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SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation

• 3 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Create an SSIS Project
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Debug Package Execution Components
Deploy a Control Flow
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Profile OLTP Data
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Secure Packages
Create Fact Tables
Securing Packages and Databases
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Work with Windows Azure


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Transact SQL

• 2 day course
• Location: Cannock
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Delete Data
Insert Data
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Sort the Queried Data
Work with Window Functions
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Overview of SQL Server
Overview of T-SQL
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Work with Predicates
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Implement Error Handling
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Manage Triggers
Manage Views
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Work with T-SQL Statements


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