TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology courses are short, skill focused and hands on. The training will be delivered by a Microsoft professional with development experience. Everyone attending a course receives learning resources which also serves as a reference source after the course. Enable Technology offer post course help to all delegates. Participants on the course can contact the tutor for as long as they like if they encounter problems.
Delegates are taught by an experienced Microsoft professional. courses are delivered through a mix of practical hands on exercises and walk throughs. Enable Technology can supply all of the equipment necessary to deliver courses onsite at your offices. You simply need to provide a suitable room. If you prefer we can offer an offsite socially distanced training location in the Midlands. We are happy to modify the syllabus to match your teams 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.
Our teaching team have been delivering technical training in the Midlands for twenty years. Our clients include: Birmingham City Council, Loughborough University, Royal Air Force, West Bromwich Building Society, Yell Group PLC, Halfords Group PLC, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham and EDF Energy 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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Use 3-D References
Use Links and External References
Forecast Data Trends
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Trace Cells
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Collaborate on a Workbook
Apply Data Validation
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Use Lookup Functions
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
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 ... Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
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Manage Worksheets
Apply Text Formats
Align Cell Contents
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Apply Number Formats
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Preview and Print a Workbook
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Use Excel Commands
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Getting Started with Excel
Search for and Replace Data
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Insert Functions
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Set Up the Page Layout
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
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 ... Work with Logical Functions
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Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Analyze PivotTable Data
Modify and Format Charts
Use Specialized Functions
Create Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Present Data with PivotCharts
Query Data with Database Functions
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create and Modify Tables
Filter Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Create a PivotTable
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Sort 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 ... Creating a Data Model PivotTable
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Understanding the Navigator Pane
Transforming Data
Changing the Look
Navigating a Data Map
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Managing Data Columns
Enabling Power Pivot
Merging Queries
The Advanced Editor
Working With Merged Queries
Filtering Data
Power Map
Working With Measure Fields
Working With Mapping Confidence
Creating a Timeline
Working With Height and Category
Working With Scenes
Creating a Power Map Tour
Working With Scene Options
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 Methods
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Working with Inline Error Handling
Setting Breakpoints
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Working with the Code Editor
Setting the Tab Order
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Understanding the Err Object
Working with Control Appearance
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Recording a Macro
Working with the PivotTable Objects
Working with UserForm Properties, Events, and Methods
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Understanding Procedures
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Creating a Standard Module
Understanding Macro Security
Working with Procedures and Functions
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 ... Variables, Arrays and Operators
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JavaScript Form Validation
if - else if - else Conditions
The HTML DOM
User-defined Functions
Accessing Form Data
JavaScript Variables
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Basic Rules
while Loop Syntax
Properties
Passing Values to Functions
do while Loop Syntax
Storing User-Entered Data
isNaN(object)
Returning Values from Functions
JavaScript Basics
Image Rollover Function
Image Rollovers
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 ... How to Create a Basic Plugin
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Saving Selections
jQuery.fx.speeds
Detach Elements to Work with Them
Attributes
Data Types
JavaScript Basics-
Use Event Delegation
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Optimizing Your Code: The RequireJS Build Tool
ID-based Selectors
Code Organization-
Ajax and Firebug
jQuery.fx.off
Append New Content outside of a Loop
Using CSS Classes for Styling
Increasing Performance with Event Delegation
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 ... Overview
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Levels of Support
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Themes and Swatches
Collapsible Blocks Events
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Data-role
Sending Emails
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Making Calls
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Page Transitions
Sliders
Sending SMS Texts
Buttons and Toolbars
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 ... Database Security
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Creating and Using Forms
Macros on Forms
Querying Techniques
Working With Records
Getting to Know Access
Creating and Using Macros
Navigation Pane Protection
Creating a Relational Database
Creating and Using Reports
Setting Table Relationships
Creating a Lookup Database
Data Validation
Modifying Table Structures
Formatting Tables
Modifying Forms
Parameter Queries
Macro Techniques
DIY Forms
Multi Table Queries
Relational Database Design
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course introduces candidates to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming. Participants can use VBA to build distributed fully automated Access database applications. No prior programming background is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understanding Classes and Objects
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Introduction to Programming in Access
Using the CacheSize Property - Optional
Stepping through Code
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Using Input Boxes
Locking Records for Updating
Working with Boolean Expressions
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Considering Variable Scope and Lifetime Together
Using Debugging Tools
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Creating a Function Procedure
Working with Properties
Creating a Sub Procedure
Using Intrinsic Functions
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
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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Power Query Interface
Appending Operations
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Working with Folders and Files
Understand working with relational data.
Importing Data
Performing Merges
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Understand the M interface.
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understanding the Issues
Transforming Data
Understand Power Query formulas.
Grouping Options
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Loading into Power Pivot
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
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 ... Introduction to DAX
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Statistical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Introduction to DAX
The CALCULATE Function
Date Functions
Text Functions
Mathematical Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Understanding Values
Logical Functions
Information Functions
Filter Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Conversion Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Working with Calendars
Exploring Data Types
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 ... Power BI desktop queries
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Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Connecting to Power BI data
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Managing a Power BI solution
Using the Power BI mobile app
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Create relationships between data tables.
Creating Power BI reports
The developer API
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Importing data into Power BI
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
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 ... Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
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Read Definition permissions
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Create Remote Partitions
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
Data Source Views
KPIs Actions
Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
Create an Analysis Services Project
Configure Measure Group Properties
Multidimensional models
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Use Aggregate Functions
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Change a Partition 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 ... Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
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Set the Data Type of a Column
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Create and Manage Roles
Tabular model designer
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Impersonation
Add columns to a table
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Import from Power View
Version comparison
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create 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 ... The SQL Server Integration Service
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Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Understanding Variables
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Working with XML
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Working in the Explore Window
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
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 Tables
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Examining Security
Examining Management
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Understanding Visualizations
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Exploring Gauges
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Examining Parameters
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Understanding Report Parts
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Working with Datasets
Working with Expressions
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 ... Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
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Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Introduction to reporting services
Overview of mobile reports
Mobile report publisher
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Formatting data
Configuring data access with report designer
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Preparing data for mobile reports
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Images and charts
Configuring data access with report builder
Sorting and grouping
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
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 ... Iterating Through Collections
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Cursor Parameters
Dates and Timestamps
Declaring and Opening Cursors
Using Nested TABLEs
Anchored Types
Multi-Row Queries
Fetching Rows
FOR UPDATE Cursors
Cascading Triggers and Mutating Tables
Character Data
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
External LOBs
Exception Handlers
Collection Methods
Other Supplied Packages
Maintaining PL/SQL Code
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
PL/SQL Blocks and Programs
The Implicit (SQL) Cursor
Parameter Modes
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 ... Inline Constraints
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Explicit Locking
SQL Queries
The SELECT Statement
Modifying Table Definitions
Updatable Views
Review of Relational Database Terminology
SQL Queries - Joins
The UPDATE Statement
Date Formats
SQL Functions
Outer Joins
Intervals
Subqueries
Transaction Management
SQL*Plus
Compound Expressions
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Relational Database and SQL Overview
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This practical hands on course assumes no prior SQL knowledge. Participants will learn how to query a relational database. At the end and the course delegates will be able to extract filtered information, group and aggregate data, write update, insert and delete SQL statements, create and edit tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Checking for Equality
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Selecting Distinct Records
Sorting By a Single Column
The BETWEEN Operator
Data Types
Concatenation
Simple SELECT Statements
Creating Tables
Aggregate Functions
Datatypes
Selecting Specific Columns
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Renaming Tables
Adding and Dropping Columns
Whitespace and Semi-colons
Checking for NULL
Creating Stored Procedures
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 ... Perform Transformation Tasks
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Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Configure MDS
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Create Expressions with Variables
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Secure Packages
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Work with Windows Azure
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Create Dimensions
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Examine MSI Packages
Overview of Data Warehouses
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 ... Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
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Write SELECT Statements
Work with Variables and Batches
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Update Data
Sort the Queried Data
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Manage Triggers
Delete Data
Configure Indexes
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Manage Query Plans
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Filter the Queried Results
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Work with System Databases
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