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 Enable Technology tutors are Microsoft certified experts. Each person attending a course takes away courseware which can be used as reference materials after the training. 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.
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 provide courses onsite at your location. We will bring the necessary laptops with the required software installed. Another way we could deliver the course is at a local socially distanced training site. The syllabus can be modified to accommodate your specific training needs.
Taught courses are also available online. Course participants can join a a virtual classroom. They can talk to the tutor, share their screen and watch the tutor demonstrate each topic.
Our teaching team have over twenty years continuous technical training experience. Our clients include: Wolverhampton City Council, Barclays Bank PLC, Royal Air Force, TalkTalk Direct Limited, Nationwide Building Society Limited, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Vodafone Group Services and Homeserve 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 ... Use the Goal Seek Feature
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Use Links and External References
Forecast Data Trends
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Trace Cells
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use 3-D References
Use Lookup Functions
Collaborate on a Workbook
Apply Data Validation
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Working with Multiple Worksheets and 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 ... Preview and Print a Workbook
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Manage Worksheets
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Apply Text Formats
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Align Cell Contents
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Set Up the Page Layout
Getting Started with Excel
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Use Excel Commands
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Insert Functions
Search for and Replace Data
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Manage Workbook Properties
Apply Number Formats
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 ... Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
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Use Specialized Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Work with Logical Functions
Create and Modify Tables
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Filter Data
Create Charts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Analyze PivotTable Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Sort Data
Create a PivotTable
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Query Data with Database Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
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 Location Fields
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Tiling Data in Power View
Understanding Power View
Filtering in Power View
Changing the Look
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Working With Height and Category
Working With Mapping Confidence
Understanding Power Pivot
Using Calculated Fields
Creating a Concatenated Field
Working With Measure Fields
Displaying the Query Editor
Understanding the Navigator Pane
Adding Titles and Images
Updating a Power View Report
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
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 Procedures
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Using the Object Browser
Using Intrinsic Functions
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Naming Procedures
Working with Properties
Working with the Label Control
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Controlling Program Execution
Stepping through Code
Working with the PivotFields Collection
Working with Boolean Expressions
Using the With Statement
Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Debugging Code
Working with the PivotTable Object
Understanding PivotTables
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Understanding Collections
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 ... Array Properties and Methods
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Variables, Arrays and Operators
Arrays
while Loop Syntax
Passing Values to Functions
Validating Radio Buttons
JavaScript Variables
The getElementById() Method
Accessing Form Data
Number(object)
for Loop Syntax
Conditionals and Loops
Built-in Functions
isNaN(object)
typeof Operator
JavaScript Syntax
User-defined Functions
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Basics of Form Validation
JavaScript Basics
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 ... JavaScript Basics-
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Code Organization-
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Managing Dependencies
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
Don't Act on Absent Elements
Manipulating Attributes
Best Performance Practices-
Feature and Browser Detection
Avoiding Conflicts with Other Libraries
Functions
A Is for Asynchronous
Ajax Events
Events-
Cache Length during Loops
Utility Methods
How to Create a Basic Plugin
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 ... Data-role
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Dialogs Widgets and UI
Collapsible Blocks Events
PhoneGap
Levels of Support
Themes and Swatches
Sending SMS Texts
Making Calls
Using Others' Plugins
Accessibility Support
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Video The Theme Framework
Sliders
Sending Emails
Virtual Integration with the Phone
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Dialogs
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 ... Creating and Using Reports
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Relational Database Design
An Introduction to VBA
Parameter Queries
Creating a Relational Database
Creating a Lookup Database
Macros on Forms
Working With Records
Importing and Exporting Records
Multi Table Queries
Formatting Tables
Getting to Know Access
Creating and Using Macros
Aggregation Queries
Understanding VBA
Action Queries
Setting Table Relationships
Calculations in Queries
DIY Forms
Database Wellness
Navigation Pane Protection
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 ... Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
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Working with Methods
Working with Procedures and Functions
Working with Properties
Setting Break Expressions
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Understanding the Form Object
Working with Recordsets
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Creating a Sub Procedure
Understanding the Err Object
Understanding Data Types
Understanding Errors
Controlling Program Execution
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Working with the Application Object
Working with Inline Error Handling
Debugging Code
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Understanding Collections
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 ... Understanding the Issues
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Understand working with relational data.
Loading into Excel
Combining Worksheets
Grouping Options
Loading into Power Pivot
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand the M interface.
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understand Power Query formulas.
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Loading Data
Transforming Data
Working with Folders and Files
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Appending Operations
Power Query Interface
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
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 ... Understanding Values
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Many-to-Many Relationships
Introduction to DAX
The CALCULATE Function
Conversion Functions
Mathematical Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Filter Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Working with Calendars
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Logical Functions
Aggregation Functions
Utilizing Operators
Text Functions
Statistical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Information Functions
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 ... Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
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Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Managing a Power BI solution
Connecting to Power BI data
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Create relationships between data tables.
Power BI desktop queries
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
The Power BI Interface
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
The developer API
Power BI embedded
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining 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 ... Authorizing access to objects and operations
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Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Tools and Approaches for Processing
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Change a Partition Source
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Use a Template to Create an Action Deployment
Create Local Partitions
Add a Standard Action
Multidimensional models
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Create Calculated Members
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Use Aggregate Functions
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Define Named Queries 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 ... Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
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Analyze in Excel
Data types supported
DirectQuery Mode
Version comparison
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Create and Manage Roles
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
Tabular model designer
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Create a Calculated Table
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Connect to a tabular model database
Row filter mappings
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Change table, column
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 the Import/Export Wizard
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Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Managing with Control Flow
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Using the Workflow Tasks
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Understanding Variables
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Coding the Script Task
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Creating Dynamic Packages
Understanding 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 ... Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
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Mastering Data Region(s)
Examining Parameters
Examining Security
Understanding Visualizations
Exploring Matrix
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Using Tables
Working with Datasets
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Working with Expressions
Examining Maps
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Formatting Reports
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Utilizing Charts
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Working with Map Wizard
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 ... Create a report using report builder or report designer.
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Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Data filters
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Preparing data for mobile reports
Schedules
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Reporting services components
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Overview of mobile reports
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Configuring data access with report designer
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Sorting and grouping
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
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 ... Multi-Row Queries
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Triggers
Associative Array Collections
Selecting into a Variable
Calling a Stored Function
Anchored Types
Using VARRAYs
Privileges for Stored Programs
Dependencies and Validation
Using Nested TABLEs
Parameter Modes
Other Supplied Packages
Collection Methods
Stored Subprograms
Cursor Parameters
LOB Locators
Local Procedures and Functions
Subtypes
Record Variables
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 ... Intervals
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Grouping Rows
SQL Functions
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Loading Tables From External Sources
Viewing Table Characteristics
Modifying Table Definitions
Choosing Rows with the WHERE Clause
Synonyms
The EXISTS Operator
Self Joins
Data Definition and Control Statements
Controlling Access to Your Tables
SQL Queries
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
The Aggregate Functions
Graphical Clients
Sequences
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 Inequality
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Mathematical Calculations
Creating Tables
Concatenation
Creating Tables
The IN Operator
Creating Views
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Checking for Equality
Sorting By a Single Column
Conditional Processing with CASE
Case Sensitivity
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
DELETE
Outer Joins
Selecting Specific Columns
Benefits of 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 ... Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
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Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Profile OLTP Data
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Create Dimensions
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Deploy SSIS Packages
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Secure Packages
Create Fact Tables
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Work with Windows Azure
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Create Expressions with Variables
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Work with MDS Databases
Deploy a Control Flow
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 Predicates
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Sort the Queried Data
Manage Stored Procedures
Write SELECT Statements
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with Binary Data Types
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Insert Data
Control Program Flow
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Update Data
Manage Query Plans
Implement Error Handling
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Work with System Databases
Work with T-SQL Statements
Overview of SQL Server
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
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