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. All candidates receive comprehensive training materials and practice files which are theirs to refer to after the course. If delegates have have questions about after the course they are welcome to contact the course Tutor. This post training support is ongoing.
Delegates are taught by an experienced Microsoft professional. courses are delivered through a mix of practical hands on exercises and walk throughs. We can bring the equipment necessary to deliver courses at your site. We also offer the option of scheduling of course at a socially distanced venue near you in the Midlands. We are happy to discuss customising the course content should you have particular training requirements.
This course can also be delivered in a virtual classroom. Delegates can log into a scheduled course, watch the tutor demonstrate tasks, ask questions and share their own screen.
We have operated primarily in the West Midlands for twenty years. Some of our clients are Capita Group PLC, Royal Air Force, Vodafone Group Services, Carillion PLC, Cadbury PLC, Wolverhampton City Council, Norfolk Police Constabulary and Dollond & Aitchison Limited.
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 ... Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
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Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
Trace Cells
Use Lookup Functions
Apply Data Validation
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use 3-D References
Use Links and External References
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Forecast Data Trends
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
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 ... Navigate in Excel for the Web
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Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Apply Text Formats
Set Up the Page Layout
Manage Workbook Properties
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Search for and Replace Data
Preview and Print a Workbook
Create Worksheet Formulas
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Use Excel Commands
Align Cell Contents
Insert Functions
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Number Formats
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Worksheets
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
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 ... Working with Functions Work with Ranges
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Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Analyze PivotTable Data
Sort Data
Work with Logical Functions
Create and Modify Tables
Use Specialized Functions
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create a PivotTable
Modify and Format Charts
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Query Data with Database Functions
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Filter Data
Present Data with PivotCharts
Create Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
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 ... Viewing and Editing a Tour
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Enabling Power View
Creating a New Query From a File
Navigating a Data Map
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Filtering Data
Adding a Data Column
Creating a Power View Sheet
Working With Time Settings
Understanding Power View
Changing the Look
Merging Queries
Working With Mapping Confidence
Switching Visualisations
Power Map
Working With Merged Queries
Editing Query Steps
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 ... Working with the Label Control
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Working with the PivotTable Object
Understanding Errors
Working with the PivotTable Objects
Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
Determining the Value of Expressions
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Understanding Objects
Working with Control Appearance
Understanding PivotTables
Using the Object Browser
Getting Started
Working with Procedures and Functions
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Declaring Variables
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Using Visual Basic Help
Using Intrinsic Functions
Calling Procedures
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 ... typeof Operator
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JavaScript Variables
Passing Values to Functions
Properties
Switch / Case
Arrays
Validating Radio Buttons
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
Number(object)
The this Object
A Loosely-typed Language
Validating Checkboxes
JavaScript Syntax
Working with Images
The HTML DOM
JavaScript Operators
for in Loop Syntax
User-defined Functions
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
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 ... Don't Treat jQuery as a Black Box
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Encapsulation
Functions as Arguments
Finding and Evaluating Plugins
How to Create a Basic Plugin
Conclusion
Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
Dimensions
The Object Literal
Creating New Elements
Saving Selections
Objects
Disconnecting Events
Cache Length during Loops
Event Helpers
Managing Dependencies
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
GET vs. Post
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 ... Progressive Enhancement
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Hosting vs. CDN
Buttons and Linking Pages
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Buttons and Toolbars
Dialogs
ThemeRoller
Page Transitions
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Video The Theme Framework
Lists and Buttons
Levels of Support
Overview
Data-role
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
plugin Architecture
Sending Emails
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course in which participants learn how to build and interrogate a Microsoft Access database. The course covers working with tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. No prior knowledge of Access is assumes but the course progresses to advanced topics.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Calculations in Queries
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Getting to Know Access
Aggregation Queries
DIY Forms
Database Security
Creating Queries
Data Validation
Setting Table Relationships
Querying Techniques
An Introduction to VBA
Creating a Relational Database
Sorting and Filtering
Macro Techniques
Parameter Queries
Creating and Using Reports
Designing a Lookup Database
Navigation Pane Protection
Formatting Tables
Creating and Using Macros
Database Wellness
Relational Database Design
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 ... Using Intrinsic Functions
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Using Message Boxes
Working with Events
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with the Code Editor
Understanding Modules
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Working with Boolean Expressions
Creating a Sub Procedure
Working with Properties
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Working with Methods
Using the CacheSize Property - Optional
Declaring Variables
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Creating a Standard Module
Understanding the Development Environment
Working with Inline Error Handling
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 ... Power Query Interface
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Loading into Power Pivot
Working with Folders and Files
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Performing Merges
Loading into Excel
Transforming Data
Grouping Options
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Appending Operations
Understanding the Issues
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understand the M interface.
Importing Data
Loading Data
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Understand working with relational data.
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understand Power Query formulas.
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
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 ... Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
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Statistical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Single Table Evaluation Context
Mathematical Functions
Working with Calendars
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Filter Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Logical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Text Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Date Functions
Exploring Data Types
Understanding Values
Explaining Syntax
Conversion Functions
Aggregation 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 ... Connecting to Power BI data
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Importing different data sources into Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Create a Power BI dashboard
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Create relationships between data tables.
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
The developer API
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Power BI desktop queries
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Power BI embedded
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Using the Power BI mobile app
Managing a Power BI solution
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
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 ... Partition Writeback Calculations
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Read Definition permissions
Define a Data Source View
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Set Partition Storage
Add a Standard Action
Configure Measure Group Properties
Create Remote Partitions
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Document and Script an Analysis Services Database
Supported Data Sources
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Change a Partition Source
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Create Named Sets
Define Attribute Relationships
Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
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 ... Add columns to a table
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Import from Analysis Services
DirectQuery Mode
Connect to a tabular model database
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Tabular model designer
Create a Calculated Table
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Delete a Column
Set the Data Type of a Column
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Object-level security
Rename a Table or Column
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Create a New Tabular Model Project
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 ... Understanding Deployment Strategies
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Understanding Packages
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Using the Workflow Tasks
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Overview of Containers
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Understanding Variables
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Creating Dynamic Packages
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Working in the Explore Window
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
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 ... Utilizing Charts
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SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Working with Datasets
Examining Management
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Examining Parameters
Utilizing Data Sources
Formatting Reports
Examining Maps
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Exploring Subscriptions
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Utilizing Lists
Planning Your Reports
Working with Expressions
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Exploring Matrix
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
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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Preparing data for mobile reports
Formatting data
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Data filters
Overview of mobile reports
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Images and charts
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Report parameters
Report sub-reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Configuring data access with report builder
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
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 ... Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
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REF CURSOR Variables
Beyond Declarative Integrity
External LOBs
Oracle Directories
Iterating Through Collections
Calling a Stored Function
Compile-Time Warnings
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
Creating Packages
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
WHILE and FOR Loops
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Large Object Types
Parameter Modes
Networking Packages
Records and Collections
Stored Subprograms
Row-Level Triggers
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
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 ... Creating Views
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Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
Date Functions
Grouping Rows
Modifying Table Definitions
Datatypes
Buffer Manipulation Commands
Subqueries
Inline Constraints
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Other Database Objects
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables
Using SQL Functions
The EXISTS Operator
Combining SELECT Statements
Nulls and DISTINCT
The SELECT Statement
SQL*Plus
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Regular Expression Functions
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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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 ... The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
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Adding and Dropping Columns
Selecting Specific Columns
Creating Stored Procedures
Sorting By a Single Column
The BETWEEN Operator
Sorting By Multiple Columns
The NOT Operator
Mathematical Calculations
Creating Tables
Benefits of Views
The IN Operator
Primary Keys
Datatypes
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
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 ... Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
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Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Secure Packages
Work with Windows Azure
Deploy SSIS Packages
Overview of Data Warehouses
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Configure MDS
Work with MDS Databases
Profile OLTP Data
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Deploy a Control Flow
Securing Packages and Databases
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Create an SSIS Project
Debug Package Execution Components
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 ... Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
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Control Program Flow
Filter the Queried Results
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Manage Views
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Work with Window Functions
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Insert Data
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Work with Set Operators
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Work with Variables and Batches
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Work with Predicates
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