TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology specialise in succinct skills based training. We guarantee the training will be delivered by a Microsoft certified expert. Every person attending a course will be provided with training materials and practice files to retain after the course. We offer all delegates open ended post training support. Delegates can contact the Tutor after the course with queries.
We provide instructor led training coupled with hands on training. Enable Technology can provide courses onsite at your location. We will bring the necessary laptops with the required software installed. Alternatively we could schedule a course at a local socially distanced venue in the Midlands. 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.
This instructor led training is also available online. Participants can see the tutors screen, ask questions and share their screen with the tutor.
The Enable Technology group of companies has been operating continuously providing IT training since 1998. Our clients include: Keele University, DHL Express, TalkTalk Direct Limited, Yell Group PLC, GKN PLC, Norwich Union PLC, Norfolk Police Constabulary and Shell UK Oil Products Ltd.
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 ... Apply Data Validation
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Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Forecast Data Trends
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Collaborate on a Workbook
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Use Lookup Functions
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Use 3-D References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Trace Cells
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use Links and External 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 ... Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
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Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Manage Worksheets
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Number Formats
Set Up the Page Layout
Manage Workbook Properties
Create Worksheet Formulas
Use Excel Commands
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Align Cell Contents
Apply Text Formats
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Insert Functions
Preview and Print a Workbook
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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Work with Logical Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Sort Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Create Charts
Create and Modify Tables
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Filter Data
Analyze PivotTable Data
Present Data with PivotCharts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Work with Date and Time Functions
Use Specialized Functions
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 the Data Model
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Power Map
Creating a Power View Sheet
Working With Power View Fields
Displaying the Query Editor
Updating a Power View Report
Navigating a Data Map
Understanding the Navigator Pane
Working With Height and Category
Working With Measure Fields
Filtering Data
Creating a Calculated Field
Working With Merged Queries
Transforming Data
Filtering in Power View
Merging Queries
Working With Mapping Confidence
Using Calculated Fields
Switching Visualisations
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Creating a Timeline
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 ... Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
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Working with Boolean Expressions
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Using Intrinsic Functions
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Using Break Mode during Run mode
Working with Control Appearance
Working with Procedures and Functions
Getting Started
Understanding Modules
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Populating a Control
Using Visual Basic Help
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Declaring Variables
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Running a Macro
Working with the Combo Box Control
Recording a Macro
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 ... do while Loop Syntax
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Preloading
String(object)
Arrays
Strings
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
Validating Radio Buttons
Backward Compatibility
Conditionals and Loops
for Loop Syntax
Built-in Functions
Storing User-Entered Data
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Basics of Form Validation
Returning Values from Functions
Properties
Validating Text areas
Methods
Associative Arrays
Conditionals
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 ... Selecting Form Elements
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Self-executing Anonymous Functions
Managing Dependencies
Basic Operators
jQuery.fx.off
Variable Definition
$.fn.hover
Key Concepts
$(document).ready()
About Custom Events
Conditional Code
Working with JSONP
Built-in Effects
Writing Plugins
Use $.data Instead of $.fn.data
JavaScript Basics-
Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Attributes
Key Concepts
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 Emails
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Buttons and Linking Pages
Making Calls
Overview
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Sending SMS Texts
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
PhoneGap
Lists and Buttons
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Data-role
plugin Architecture
Collapsible Blocks Events
Buttons and Toolbars
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day intensive Enable Technology course cover working with Microsoft Access forms, tables, queries and reports. Candidates will learn both how to build a Microsoft Access databases to store company information and produce automated reports that filter and aggregate data.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Adding Transactional Records
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DIY Forms
Creating and Using Reports
An Introduction to VBA
Calculations in Queries
Creating and Using Forms
Macro Techniques
Database Wellness
Designing a Lookup Database
Modifying Table Structures
Multi Table Queries
Working With Records
Understanding VBA
Macros on Forms
Getting to Know Access
Navigation Pane Protection
Aggregation Queries
Parameter Queries
Database Security
Relational Database Design
Creating and Using Macros
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A three day course enabling participants to build Access based business applications. No prior programming experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
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Why Program in Access?
Creating a Function Procedure
Declaring Variables
Working with Inline Error Handling
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Location - Optional
Using Intrinsic Constants
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Working with Variable Scope
Using Input Boxes
Using the Object Browser
Understanding the Err Object
Understanding the Form Object
Working with the Application Object
Working with Events
Using Intrinsic Functions
Stepping through Code
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Using Message Boxes
Determining the Value of Expressions
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 ... Grouping Options
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Loading into Power Pivot
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand working with relational data.
Combining Worksheets
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Transforming Data
Understanding the Issues
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Working with Folders and Files
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Importing Data
Understand Power Query formulas.
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Loading Data
Using Ranges in 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 ... Aggregation Functions
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Filter Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Working with Calendars
Statistical Functions
Utilizing Operators
Single Table Evaluation Context
Logical Functions
Understanding Values
Explaining Syntax
The CALCULATE Function
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Date Functions
Introduction to DAX
Information Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Introduction to DAX
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Exploring Data Types
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 ... Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
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Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Power BI desktop queries
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Power BI embedded
The developer API
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Using the Power BI mobile app
Create a Power BI dashboard
Connecting to Power BI data
The Power BI Interface
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Managing a Power BI solution
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Create relationships between data tables.
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Importing data into Power BI
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
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 ... Define Named Queries in a Data Source View
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Read Definition permissions
Multidimensional models
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Create a Data Source
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Data Source object permissions
Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Move an Analysis Services Database
Database permissions
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Create Calculated Members
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Dimension permissions
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Processing Options and Settings
Delete a Data Source
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Explore Data in a Data Source View
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 ... Filter Data in a Table Relationships
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Set the Data Type of a Column
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Create and Manage Roles
Add columns to a table
Change table, column
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Import from Analysis Services
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Version comparison
Data types supported
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Object-level security
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Import from Power View
Analyze in Excel
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
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 Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
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Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Using the Workflow Tasks
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Managing with Control Flow
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Moving Data with Data Flow
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Understanding Packages
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Working with XML
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Understanding Variables
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning 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 ... SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
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Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Exploring Matrix
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Examining Maps
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Understanding Visualizations
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Understanding Report Parts
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Exploring Gauges
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Working with Expressions
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Working with Datasets
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 ... Schedules
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Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Overview of mobile reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Sorting and grouping
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Preparing data for mobile reports
Report sub-reports
Data filters
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Configuring data access with report builder
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Configuring data access with report designer
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
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 ... PL/SQL Stored Program Compilation
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Triggers
System Triggers
Cursor Parameters
Anchored Types
Conditional Statements CASE
Multi-Row Queries
LOB Locators
Comments and Labels
The DBMS_METADATA Package
Packages
Temporary LOBs
BULK COLLECT Clause
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute
Named Parameter Notation
The Implicit (SQL) Cursor
Collection Methods
Scope and Name Resolution
Stored Subprograms
Closing Cursors
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*Plus Substitution Variables
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Updatable Views
Running SQL*Plus Scripts
Oracle Pseudocolumns
Loading Tables From External Sources
The SQL Buffer
The CASE...WHEN Expression
IN and BETWEEN
Regular Expression Functions
Concurrency
SQL Queries
Other Database Objects
Date Formats
Data Definition and Control Statements
Logical and Physical Storage Structures
Transaction Management
Creating Views
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
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 ... Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
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Mathematical Calculations
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Comments
Checking for NULL
The NOT Operator
Creating Stored Procedures
Creating Views
Foreign Keys
Calculated Fields
Creating and Modifying Tables
Concatenation
Benefits of Stored Procedures
WHERE and ORDER BY
Datatypes
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Data Types
Table Aliases
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 ... Debug Package Execution Components
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Profile OLTP Data
Deploy SSIS Packages
Work with Windows Azure
Work with MDS Databases
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Deploy a Control Flow
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Securing Packages and Databases
Create Fact Tables
Create Expressions with Variables
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Overview of Data Warehouses
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Examine MSI Packages
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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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 ... Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
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Configure Indexes
Work with Subqueries
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Manage Stored Procedures
Implement Error Handling
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Work with Predicates
Work with Variables and Batches
Write SELECT Statements
Work with Binary Data Types
Insert Data
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Overview of T-SQL
Manage Query Plans
Update Data
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
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