TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are a company that offers short, practical, hands on technology courses. The training will be delivered by a Microsoft professional with development experience. All course participants are issued training manuals they can refer to after the course. 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.
Courses are instructor led and groups sizes small. We can set up a training lab at your premises and deliver courses onsite at your site. Another way we could deliver the course is at a local socially distanced training site. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.
This instructor led course is also available online. Participants can log onto a virtual classroom and will be able to see the tutors screen, ask questions real time and share their screen with the Tutor.
Our teaching team have been delivering technical training in the Midlands for twenty years. Our clients include: Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Boots UK Limited, Canadian High Commission, Loughborough University, DHL Express, Fujistu PLC, South Staffordshire Water PLC and Wolverhampton City Council.
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 ... Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
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Use Lookup Functions
Trace Cells
Use 3-D References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use Links and External References
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Forecast Data Trends
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Apply Data Validation
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
Use the Goal Seek Feature
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 ... Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
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Align Cell Contents
Preview and Print a Workbook
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Create Worksheet Formulas
Apply Number Formats
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Getting Started with Excel
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Manage Workbook Properties
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Use Excel Commands
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Manage Worksheets
Search for and Replace Data
Apply Text Formats
Insert Functions
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 ... Present Data with PivotCharts
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Filter Data
Use Specialized Functions
Analyze PivotTable Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Create Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create a PivotTable
Work with Logical Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Create and Modify Tables
Work with Date and Time Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Sort Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing 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 ... Transforming Data
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Understanding Power Pivot
Understanding Power View
Creating a New Query From the Web
Formatting Data Model Fields
Editing Query Steps
Adding More Power Views
Reducing Data Rows
Understanding Power Map
Understanding Relational Data
Changing a Power Pivot View
Adding Titles and Images
Formatting Power View Data
Power Pivot
Navigating a Data Map
Working With Measure Fields
Understanding the Navigator Pane
Working With Merged Queries
Connecting to a Data Source
Creating a Concatenated Field
Using Related Power Pivot 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 ... Understanding Data Types
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Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Using Intrinsic Constants
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Understanding Modules
Working with the Text Box Control
Using the Toolbox
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Stepping through Code
Adding Code to Controls
Understanding PivotTables
Naming Procedures
Using the Object Browser
Understanding Errors
Handling Errors
Working with the Label Control
Working with the Frame Control
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 ... for in Loop Syntax
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Built-In JavaScript Objects
Methods
Conditionals and Loops
Accessing Form Data
Switch / Case
Basics of Form Validation
JavaScript Syntax
User-defined Functions
Storing User-Entered Data
String(object)
Returning Values from Functions
Arrays
Image Rollover Function
do while Loop Syntax
Strings
for Loop Syntax
JavaScript Basics
Array Properties and Methods
Validating Checkboxes
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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Functions
Ajax Events
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Traversing
Basic Operators
Checking Types
CSS, Styling, and Dimensions
Key Concepts
Using Functions
$.fn.hover
Optimize Selectors
A Is for Asynchronous
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Events-
$ vs $()
Truthy and Falsy Things
Moving, Copying, and Removing Elements
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 ... Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
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What Is jQuery Mobile?
ThemeRoller
Video The Theme Framework
PhoneGap
Sending SMS Texts
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Buttons and Linking Pages
Dialogs
Sliders
Sending Emails
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Basic Page Template
Themes and Swatches
Creating Your Own Plugin
plugin Architecture
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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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 ... Creating and Using Forms
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Modifying Forms
Aggregation Queries
Creating Queries
Action Queries
Working With Records
Adding Records to a Table
Designing a Lookup Database
Understanding VBA
Using a Navigation Form
Database Security
Macros on Forms
Parameter Queries
Data Validation
Importing and Exporting Records
Creating a Lookup Database
Creating a Relational Database
Creating and Using Macros
Setting Table Relationships
Modifying Table Structures
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 ... Working with Properties
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Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Using Debugging Tools
Understanding Objects
Naming Procedures
Creating a Standard Module
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Using the For...Next Structure
Understanding Classes and Objects
Working with Boolean Expressions
Understanding Errors
Using the CacheSize Property - Optional
Understanding the Err Object
Creating a Function Procedure
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Understanding Error Handling
Understanding Data Types
Using the Object Browser
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Using the For Each...Next Structure
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 ... Loading into Power BI Desktop
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Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Combining Worksheets
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Working with Folders and Files
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Loading into Power Pivot
Performing Merges
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Loading Data
Using Ranges in Excel
Grouping Options
Importing Data
Appending Operations
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understand Power Query formulas.
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Loading into Excel
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 ... Explaining Syntax
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Logical Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Introduction to DAX
Conversion Functions
Exploring Data Types
PowerPivot Data Model
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Understanding Values
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Statistical Functions
Aggregation Functions
Utilizing Operators
Working with Calendars
Information Functions
Text Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
The CALCULATE Function
Introduction to DAX
Date Functions
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 ... Create a Power BI dashboard
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Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Power BI desktop queries
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Connecting to Power BI data
The developer API
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
The Power BI Interface
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Using the Power BI mobile app
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Create relationships between data tables.
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Managing a Power BI solution
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
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 ... Multidimensional models
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Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Ragged Hierarchies
Dimension permissions
Supported Data Sources
BI Wizard
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Create Calculated Members
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Use Aggregate Functions
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Define Time Intelligence
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Create Remote Partitions
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Processing Options and Settings
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Delete a Data Source
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 ... Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
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Create a Calculated Table
Hide or freeze columns
Row filter mappings
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Create a Calculated Column
Analyze in Excel
Sort Data in a Table
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Set the Data Type of a Column
Add columns to a table
Data types supported
Import data by using a native query
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Import from Analysis Services
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Restore from Power Pivot
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
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 ... Using Destinations and Understanding choices
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Managing with Control Flow
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Creating Dynamic Packages
Understanding Variables
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Understanding Packages
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Coding the Script Task
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
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 ... Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
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Utilizing Chart Wizard
Working with Expressions
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Examining Maps
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Utilizing Data Sources
Planning Your Reports
Utilizing Lists
Exploring Gauges
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Examining Management
Examining Security
Exploring Matrix
Formatting Reports
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
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 ... Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
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Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Images and charts
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Reporting services components
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Sorting and grouping
Report parameters
Introduction to reporting services
Formatting data
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Overview of mobile reports
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Data filters
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 ... Maintaining PL/SQL Code
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Stored Functions and SQL
Using Nested TABLEs
The DBMS_METADATA Package
Declaring Variables
FOR UPDATE Cursors
Dependencies and Validation
Exception Handlers
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
Oracle-Supplied Packages
The Package Interface and Implementation
Using Packages
Loops
Procedures and Functions
The Implicit (SQL) Cursor
Record Variables
Types of Triggers
Large Object Types
Fetching Rows
External LOBs
The UTL_FILE Package
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 ... SQL Functions
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Connecting to a SQL Database
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Updatable Views
Defining Tables
The UPDATE Statement
Viewing Table Characteristics
Relational Database and SQL Overview
Sample Database
Logical and Physical Storage Structures
Regular Expression Functions
Grouping Rows
Concurrency
Deleting a Table Definition
Inline Constraints
Conversion Functions
Controlling Access to Your Tables
Date Formats
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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SQL (Structured Query Language) is central to working with any form of database. In this practical hands on course participants learn how to use the full potential of SQL to write complex queries. The course covers select statements, grouping and aggregating data, joins, subqueries and unions. Participants will also learn how to insert, update and delete data and how to create and alter Views and Stored Procedures. The course will significantly help anyone who needs to retrieve or manipulate information in a relational database. No prior knowledge of SQL is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Dropping Stored Procedures
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Relationships
Sorting By a Single Column
Primary Keys
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Stored Procedures
Creating Views
Primary Keys
The IN Operator
Table Aliases
Datatypes
Benefits of Views
CASE syntax
Aliases
Conditional Processing with CASE
Relational Database Management System
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 ... Securing Packages and Databases
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Deploy SSIS Packages
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Create Expressions with Variables
Deploy a Control Flow
Work with Windows Azure
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Perform Transformation Tasks
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Debug Package Execution Components
Create an SSIS Project
Configure MDS
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
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 Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
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Work with Subqueries
Modifying Data
Work with Predicates
Work with T-SQL Statements
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Delete Data
Sort the Queried Data
Write SELECT Statements
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with System Databases
Insert Data
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Filter the Queried Results
Update Data
Manage Query Plans
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