TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Professionals. Each person attending a course takes away courseware which can be used as reference materials after the training. Course participants are welcome contact the Tutor after the course with specific queries. This support is open ended.
Enable Technology offers instructor led training taught by technology specialists. Enable Technology training courses can be delivered at your offices. We can supply the necessary software and computers. Another option is we can organise a local socially distanced training site in the Midlands. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.
courses are also available online. Delegates join a virtual classroom and participate in a real time instructor led course. Delegates can see the tutors screen, ask questions real time and share their screen with the tutor.
We have two decades of delivering technical training predominantly in the West Midlands. Some of our clients are Homeserve PLC, Vodafone Group Services, Royal & Sun Alliance Group PLC, EDF Energy PLC, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham City University, Carillion PLC and South Staffordshire Water PLC.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
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Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use Links and External References
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use Lookup Functions
Apply Data Validation
Forecast Data Trends
Trace Cells
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Collaborate on a Workbook
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Use 3-D References
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Create Worksheet Formulas
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Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Set Up the Page Layout
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Getting Started with Excel
Preview and Print a Workbook
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Text Formats
Insert Functions
Apply Number Formats
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Manage Worksheets
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Use Excel Commands
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Align Cell Contents
Manage Workbook Properties
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Create a PivotTable
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Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Create Charts
Sort Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Use Specialized Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Work with Date and Time Functions
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create and Modify Tables
Present Data with PivotCharts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Modify and Format Charts
Filter Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Work with Logical Functions
Analyze PivotTable Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 Data Model Fields
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Creating a New Query From the Web
Navigating a Data Map
Creating a Concatenated Field
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Working With Layers
Working With Mapping Confidence
Adding More Power Views
Understanding Power View
Adding a Data Column
Working With Height and Category
Reducing Data Rows
Working With Time Settings
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Tiling Data in Power View
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Formatting Power View Data
Power View
Working With Measure Fields
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Launching a Form in Code
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Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Working with Methods
Understanding the Development Environment
Running a Macro
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Working with Inline Error Handling
Working with Boolean Expressions
Debugging Code
Getting Started
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Working with Control Appearance
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Setting Breakpoints
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Using Intrinsic Constants
Understanding Errors
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... while Loop Syntax
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Function Syntax
String(object)
Dot Notation
Built-In JavaScript Objects
for in Loop Syntax
Conditionals and Loops
Strings
Built-in Functions
Square Bracket Notation
if - else if - else Conditions
JavaScript Basics
The getElementById() Method
Associative Arrays
User-defined Functions
Preloading
Image Rollover Function
Validating Select Menus
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Same-origin Policy and JSONP
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Managing Dependencies
Custom Effects with $.fn.animate
Checking Types
Events-
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Don't Act on Absent Elements
Ajax and Firebug
The Module Pattern
Best Performance Practices-
JavaScript Basics-
Optimize Selectors
$.ajax Options
Working with Selections
Detach Elements to Work with Them
Manipulating Elements
Variable Definition
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Sending SMS Texts
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Making Calls
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Levels of Support
Sending Emails
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Using Others' Plugins
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Overview
Accessibility Support
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Creating Your Own Plugin
Hosting vs. CDN
Basic Page Template
Sliders
Progressive Enhancement
Page Transitions
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this two day course we teach participants how to design, build and use a Microsoft Access relational database. The syllabus will cover working with tables, queries, reports, forms and macros. The progresses from introductory level to advanced topics.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Creating and Using Macros
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Database Security
Getting to Know Access
An Introduction to VBA
Querying Techniques
Modifying Table Structures
Macro Techniques
Creating and Using Forms
Action Queries
Relational Database Design
Creating Queries
Working With Records
Understanding VBA
DIY Forms
Navigation Pane Protection
Macros on Forms
Adding Transactional Records
Database Wellness
Modifying Forms
Aggregation Queries
Sorting and Filtering
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Writing an Error-Handling Routine
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Specifying a Recordset Cursor Location - Optional
Working with Boolean Expressions
Debugging Code
Using Input Boxes
Using Intrinsic Functions
Determining the Value of Expressions
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Controlling Program Execution
Understanding the Development Environment
Creating a Sub Procedure
Understanding Collections
Organizing Code and Procedures
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Understanding the Form Object
Working with Variable Lifetime
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
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Grouping Options
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Loading Data
Transforming Data
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Working with Folders and Files
Combining Worksheets
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Loading into Excel
Appending Operations
Importing Data
Performing Merges
Understand working with relational data.
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Loading into Power Pivot
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Mathematical Functions
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Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Understanding Values
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Information Functions
Statistical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
The CALCULATE Function
Text Functions
Logical Functions
Date Functions
Explaining Syntax
Introduction to DAX
Conversion Functions
Aggregation Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Working with Calendars
Utilizing Operators
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Connecting to Power BI data
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Create a Power BI dashboard
Power BI desktop queries
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Creating Power BI reports
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Power BI embedded
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
The developer API
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
The Power BI Interface
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Create relationships between data tables.
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Move an Analysis Services Database
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Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Add a Standard Action
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Create Calculated Members
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Backup Options Restore Options
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Data Source object permissions
Test an Action
Read Definition permissions
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Define a Fact Relationship and Fact Relationship Properties
Set Data Source Properties
Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Hide or freeze columns
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Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Restore from Power Pivot
Create a Calculated Column
Sort Data in a Table
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Impersonation
Object-level security
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Rename a Table or Column
Tabular model designer
Version comparison
Create a Calculated Table
Import from Analysis Services
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Utilizing Sequences in a Container
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Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Working in the Explore Window
Overview of Containers
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Managing with Control Flow
Understanding Variables
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Coding the Script Task
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Understanding Visualizations
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Exploring Matrix
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Utilizing Lists
Examining Maps
Mastering Data Region(s)
Formatting Reports
Working with Datasets
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Understanding Report Parts
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Examining Management
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Exploring Subscriptions
Planning Your Reports
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
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Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Report sub-reports
Reporting services components
Schedules
Sorting and grouping
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Configuring data access with report designer
Introduction to reporting services
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Preparing data for mobile reports
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Mobile report publisher
Data filters
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Cascading Triggers and Mutating Tables
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Oracle Directories
The DBMS_OUTPUT Package
Declaring Variables
Beyond Declarative Integrity
Triggers on Views
XML Packages
Iterating Through Collections
Subtypes
The PL/SQL Execution Environment
Using Nested TABLEs
Exception Handlers
WHILE and FOR Loops
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
Selecting into a Variable
Declaring and Opening Cursors
BULK COLLECT Clause
Calling a Stored Function
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... String Functions
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Modifying Table Definitions
Sequences
Constraints
Introduction to SQL
Scalar Functions
Viewing Table Characteristics
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
Choosing Rows with the WHERE Clause
Concurrency
Regular Expression Functions
SQL*Plus
Intervals
Outer Joins
Graphical Clients
Other Database Objects
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques
Numeric Functions
Nulls and DISTINCT
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Selecting All Columns in All Rows
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Sorting Records
Selecting Specific Columns
Creating Tables
Sorting By Column Position
Mathematical Calculations
Primary Keys
Foreign Keys
Comments
Data Types
The IN Operator
Dropping Views
Checking for Inequality
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Order of Evaluation Advanced SELECTs
Multi-table Joins
Columns
Grouping and Aggregating Data
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 ... Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
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Configure MDS
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Create Expressions with Variables
Work with MDS Databases
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Create an SSIS Project
Create Fact Tables
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Examine MSI Packages
Debug Package Execution Components
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Deploy a Control Flow
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- 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 Date and Time Data Types
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Work with T-SQL Statements
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Update Data
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with Predicates
Delete Data
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Manage Query Plans
Implement Error Handling
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Insert Data
Work with Variables and Batches
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Manage Triggers
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Configure Indexes
Work with Binary Data Types
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