TRAINING COURSES STAFFORDSHIRE
About Enable Technology Staffordshire Training Courses
We have a twenty year history of providing skills based industry training. The training will be delivered by a Microsoft professional with development experience. We will issue each training participant with learning resources which they can refer to post training. Anyone attending the course can contact the Tutor for as long as they like after the course. The ongoing support by a Microsoft expert is an important part of the service we offer.
training courses are instructor led and task based. Participants get to practice new skills in a controlled environment. We can bring the equipment necessary to deliver courses at your site. Alternatively we could schedule a course at a local socially distanced venue in Staffordshire. The Enable Technology approach is to discuss your requirements prior to the course. Every onsite course to some extent is bespoke and tailored to your needs.
Taught courses are also available online. Course participants can join a a virtual classroom. They can talk to the tutor, share their screen and watch the tutor demonstrate each topic.
The Enable group of companies has been delivering technical training principally in the Midlands region for twenty years. Some of our clients are Aston University, South Staffordshire Water PLC, Norwich Union PLC, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, National Power PLC, Capita Group PLC, Loughborough University and Unipart Group.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Use 3-D References
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Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use Lookup Functions
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Links and External References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Trace Cells
Collaborate on a Workbook
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Forecast Data Trends
Apply Data Validation
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Align Cell Contents
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Manage Workbook Properties
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Preview and Print a Workbook
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Create Worksheet Formulas
Use Excel Commands
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Set Up the Page Layout
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Apply Text Formats
Getting Started with Excel
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Manage Worksheets
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Insert Functions
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Use Specialized Functions
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Sort Data
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create Charts
Modify and Format Charts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Create and Modify Tables
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Create a PivotTable
Present Data with PivotCharts
Filter Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Analyze PivotTable Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Query Data with Database Functions
Work with Logical Functions
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Displaying the Query Editor
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Working With Power View Fields
Creating a Power Map Tour
Creating a Timeline
Formatting Power View Data
Working With a Power View Object
Working With Measure Fields
Editing Query Steps
Working With Data Model Fields
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Switching Visualisations
Creating a Power View Sheet
Managing Data Columns
Working With Height and Category
The Advanced Editor
Working With Mapping Confidence
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Connecting to a Data Source
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Working With Scenes
Changing the Look
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Adding Code to Controls
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Understanding Objects
Working with the PivotFields Collection
Understanding the Err Object
Using the With Statement
Creating a Function Procedure
Creating an Event Procedure
Populating a Control
Running a Macro
Understanding Collections
Understanding the Development Environment
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Using Message Boxes
Using the Object Browser
Working with Option Button Controls
Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Understanding PivotTables
Working with the Combo Box Control
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Square Bracket Notation
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User-defined Functions
Validating Radio Buttons
Associative Arrays
Variables, Arrays and Operators
JavaScript Basics
Returning Values from Functions
JavaScript Operators
Built-in Functions vs Methods
Storing User-Entered Data
Basic Rules
String(object)
Working with Images
Switch / Case
Conditionals
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Preloading
Image Rollover Function
if - else if - else Conditions
Validating Select Menus
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Convenience Methods
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Changing the Duration of Built-in Effects
A Sample Application
Data Types
Chaining
$.ajax Options
Namespacing Events
Custom Events-
jQuery.fx.off
Syntax Basics
Manipulating Elements
Creating New Elements
The Module Pattern
A Is for Asynchronous
Creating Reusable Modules with RequireJS
Feature and Browser Detection
jQuery Core-
Closures
Breaking and Continuing
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Ajax-driven Page Navigation
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Themes and Swatches
Levels of Support
Overview
Sliders
Buttons and Toolbars
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
plugin Architecture
Hosting vs. CDN
Creating Your Own Plugin
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Dialogs
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Basic Page Template
ThemeRoller
Sending Emails
Buttons and Linking Pages
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course. We show candidates how to design and build tables, forms and reports. Participants will learn how to create reports based on queries which filter and aggregate the data. No prior Access experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Database Wellness
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Calculations in Queries
Macros on Forms
Getting to Know Access
Formatting Tables
Relational Database Design
Creating and Using Macros
Setting Table Relationships
Using a Navigation Form
Understanding VBA
Importing and Exporting Records
Designing a Lookup Database
Action Queries
Creating and Using Forms
Multi Table Queries
Creating a Lookup Database
Modifying Forms
Querying Techniques
Sorting and Filtering
Aggregation Queries
Macro Techniques
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course introduces candidates to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming. Participants can use VBA to build distributed fully automated Access database applications. No prior programming background is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
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Determining the Value of Expressions
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Naming Procedures
Understanding Data Types
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Controlling Program Execution
Understanding Classes and Objects
Working with the Application Object
Understanding the Err Object
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Working with Inline Error Handling
Using Debugging Tools
Creating a Standard Module
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with Recordsets
Understanding the DoCmd Object
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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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Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Loading into Excel
Using Ranges in Excel
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Grouping Options
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understanding the Issues
Loading Data
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Transforming Data
Understand the M interface.
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Combining Worksheets
Appending Operations
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understand Power Query formulas.
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Understanding Values
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Text Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Date Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Single Table Evaluation Context
Utilizing Operators
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Conversion Functions
Working with Calendars
Introduction to DAX
Aggregation Functions
Mathematical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Filter Functions
Logical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Information Functions
Explaining Syntax
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Using the Power BI mobile app
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Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Create a Power BI dashboard
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Connecting to Power BI data
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Power BI embedded
Importing data into Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Create relationships between data tables.
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Creating Power BI reports
The Power BI Interface
Managing a Power BI solution
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
The developer API
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
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Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Change a Partition Source
Read Definition permissions
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Designing Aggregations
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
Define Semiadditive Behavior
Create Named Sets
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Create Calculated Members
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Database permissions
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
Document and Script an Analysis Services Database
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Manage Roles by using SSMS
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Add columns to a table
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Rename a Table or Column
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Impersonation
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Create a Calculated Table
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Hide or freeze columns
Delete a Column
Add a table Delete a Table
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Tabular model designer
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... The SQL Server Integration Service
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Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Moving Data with Data Flow
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Understanding Variables
Overview of Containers
Understanding Packages
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Using the Workflow Tasks
Creating Dynamic Packages
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
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Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Planning Your Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Understanding Report Parts
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Utilizing Lists
Examining Maps
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Examining Security
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Exploring Matrix
Utilizing Charts
Formatting Reports
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Data filters
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Report parameters
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Mobile report publisher
Sorting and grouping
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Introduction to reporting services
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Overview of mobile reports
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Schedules
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Formatting data
Images and charts
Reporting services components
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Dates and Timestamps
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The Cursor FOR Loop
Oracle-Supplied Packages
WHILE and FOR Loops
Using Packages
Structure of a Package
Calling a Stored Function
Collection Methods
Using VARRAYs
FORALL Statement
System Triggers
Cursor Parameters
Working with LOBs
Record Variables
Networking Packages
Packages
Beyond Declarative Integrity
Stored Procedures and Functions
Large Object Types
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... SQL Functions
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Concurrency
IN and BETWEEN
Subqueries
Deleting a Table Definition
Modifying Table Definitions
Grouping Rows
Introduction to SQL
Synonyms
Date Functions
Selecting from Multiple Tables
Sequences
Oracle Pseudocolumns
SQL Queries - Joins
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE
Literal Values
Outer Joins
Controlling Access to Your Tables
Creating Views
The UPDATE Statement
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
- Course Outline
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This hands on SQL (Structured Query Language) course will equip participants the skills necessary to extract filtered data from all of the leading database platforms. No prior knowledge is assumed. Participants will learn how to extract data from a relational database, create aggregated grouped reports, update, insert and delete data, create tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... DELETE
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WHERE and ORDER BY
Popular Databases
Grouping and Aggregating Data
Comments
Datatypes
Benefits of Views
CASE syntax
Data Types
Multi-table Joins
Creating Stored Procedures
Checking Multiple Conditions
Creating Views
Selecting Distinct Records
Sorting Records
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Secure Packages
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Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Profile OLTP Data
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Configure MDS
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Deploy a Control Flow
Overview of Data Warehouses
Work with MDS Databases
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Deploy SSIS Packages
Securing Packages and Databases
Create Expressions with Variables
Examine MSI Packages
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
- Course Outline
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In this two day intensive course you will learn how to create queries to retrieve, add, update, and report from your SQL Server database. You will sort and aggregate data, use built-in functions, create stored procedures, subqueries, table operators, set operators, conditional operators, views, indexes, and explore SQL Server error handling features.
The course is particularly suitable for Data Analysts or candidates involved in retrieving and reporting business and management information. No prior SQL knowledge is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
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Delete Data
Overview of T-SQL
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Control Program Flow
Work with Set Operators
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Write SELECT Statements
Insert Data
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Sort the Queried Data
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Modifying Data
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