TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are a company that provides short intensive training courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Professionals. Every course participant will receives course practice files and course resources that can be referenced post training. We offer all delegates open ended post training support. Delegates can contact the Tutor after the course with queries.
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. Another way we could deliver the course is at a local socially distanced training site. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.
This 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.
The Enable Technology group of companies has been operating continuously providing IT training since 1998. Some of our clients are Norfolk Police Constabulary, University of Birmingham, Barclays Bank PLC, Aston University, Halfords Group PLC, Norwich Union PLC, National Power PLC and Countrywide Homes 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 ... Use 3-D References
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Use Lookup Functions
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Collaborate on a Workbook
Trace Cells
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Apply Data Validation
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Links and External References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Forecast Data Trends
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this course, you will learn fundamental Excel skills. You will:
Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
Format a worksheet and organize your data.
Print workbooks.
Manage the overall structure of your workbooks. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Manage Workbook Properties
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Align Cell Contents
Apply Text Formats
Manage Worksheets
Getting Started with Excel
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Insert Functions
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Set Up the Page Layout
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Search for and Replace Data
Apply Number Formats
Create Worksheet Formulas
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Use Excel Commands
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 ... Analyze PivotTable Data
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Work with Date and Time Functions
Create and Modify Tables
Create a PivotTable
Modify and Format Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Filter Data
Sort Data
Present Data with PivotCharts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Work with Logical Functions
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Use Specialized Functions
Create Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and 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 ... Creating a Power Map Tour
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Working With Power View Fields
Enabling Power View
Changing the Look
Understanding Power Map
Filtering in Power View
Displaying the Query Editor
Managing Data Columns
Working With Layers
Saving and Sharing Queries
Creating a Calculated Field
Working With Scene Options
Adding Titles and Images
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Working With Time Settings
Editing Query Steps
Formatting Power View Data
Understanding the Query Editor
Understanding the Navigator Pane
Creating a Concatenated Field
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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Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
Getting Started
Working with Methods
Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
Working with Procedures and Functions
Using Visual Basic Help
Understanding UserForms
Understanding Error Handling
Using Input Boxes
Creating a Standard Module
Understanding PivotTables
Working with Forms and Controls
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Working with Boolean Expressions
Working with the Frame Control
Understanding Objects
Setting Breakpoints
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 ... Backward Compatibility
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ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Dot Notation
The getElementById() Method
isNaN(object)
JavaScript Syntax
Function Syntax
Strings
JavaScript Operators
do while Loop Syntax
A Loosely-typed Language
Switch / Case
JavaScript Basics
for in Loop Syntax
Image Rollover Function
Validating Radio Buttons
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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Selecting Form Elements
Namespacing Events
Custom Events-
Events-
The while Loop
Managing Effects
jQuery.fx.speeds
Working with JSONP
Reserved Words
A Is for Asynchronous
Cache Length during Loops
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Optimizing Your Code: The RequireJS Build Tool
Creating New Elements
Event Helpers
$.fn.toggle
jQuery.fx.off
Closures
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 ... Accessibility Support
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Progressive Enhancement
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Page Transitions
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Themes and Swatches
Data-role
Collapsible Blocks Events
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Levels of Support
PhoneGap
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Buttons and Linking Pages
Sliders
Hosting vs. CDN
Basic Page Template
Buttons and Toolbars
Dialogs
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course. The course assumes no prior Access knowledge but takes candidates to the point where they can build, manage and query an Access based relational database.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Calculations in Queries
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Adding Transactional Records
Importing and Exporting Records
Modifying Table Structures
Parameter Queries
Modifying Forms
Data Validation
An Introduction to VBA
Formatting Tables
Creating Queries
Understanding VBA
Multi Table Queries
Macros on Forms
Designing a Lookup Database
Macro Techniques
Action Queries
Creating a Lookup Database
Getting to Know Access
Creating a Relational Database
Querying Techniques
Using a Navigation Form
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 ... Locking Records for Updating
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Using the With Statement
Understanding Data Types
Using Input Boxes
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Working with Procedures and Functions
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Understanding Errors
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Organizing Code and Procedures
Using Message Boxes
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Controlling Program Execution
Using Intrinsic Functions
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Calling Procedures
Working with Variable Scope
Using the Object Browser
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
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 Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
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Combining Worksheets
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand the M interface.
Appending Operations
Grouping Options
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understanding the Issues
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Power Query Interface
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Transforming Data
Importing Data
Understand working with relational data.
Understand Power Query formulas.
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 ... Utilizing Operators
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Explaining Syntax
Working with Calendars
Many-to-Many Relationships
Date Functions
Information Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Filter Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
PowerPivot Data Model
Introduction to DAX
Statistical Functions
Text Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Understanding Values
Aggregation Functions
Mathematical Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Conversion Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Introduction to DAX
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 ... The Power BI Interface
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Power BI desktop queries
The developer API
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Using the Power BI mobile app
Creating Power BI reports
Managing a Power BI solution
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Connecting to Power BI data
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Power BI embedded
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Create a Power BI dashboard
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
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 ... Change a Partition Source
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Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Define Named Queries in a Data Source View
Define Attribute Relationships
KPIs Actions
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Set Partition Storage
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Backup Options Restore Options
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Data Source object permissions
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Move an Analysis Services Database
Create an Analysis Services Project
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Designing Aggregations
Database permissions
Test an Action
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
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 ... Rename a Table or Column
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Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Create a Calculated Table
Delete a Column
Row filter mappings
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Analyze in Excel
Hide or freeze columns
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Import from Analysis Services
Version comparison
Import from Power View
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Set the Data Type of a 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 ... Using Destinations and Understanding choices
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Coding the Script Task
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Creating Dynamic Packages
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Working with XML
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Understanding Variables
The SQL Server Integration Service
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Examining the SSIS Engine
Working in the Explore Window
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 ... Examining Security
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Utilizing Lists
Formatting Reports
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Mastering Data Region(s)
Using Tables
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Utilizing Charts
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Utilizing Data Sources
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Understanding Visualizations
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Understanding Report Parts
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
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 ... Drillthrough in mobile reports
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Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Reporting services components
Report sub-reports
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Introduction to reporting services
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Report parameters
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Sorting and grouping
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Preparing data for mobile reports
Creating a report with the report wizard
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
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 ... Named Parameter Notation
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Subtypes
Record Variables
User-Defined Exceptions
PL/SQL Stored Program Compilation
Anchored Types
The Cursor FOR Loop
System Triggers
Package Variables
Creating a Stored Procedure
Stored Procedures and Functions
Calling a Stored Function
Iterating Through Collections
Declaring and Opening Cursors
Dates and Timestamps
FORALL Statement
Temporary LOBs
Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
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 ... Choosing Rows with the WHERE Clause
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Viewing Table Characteristics
The SELECT Statement
Correlated Subqueries
Joining Tables
Data Inconsistencies
Updatable Views
Compound Expressions
Controlling Access to Your Tables
Selecting from Multiple Tables
Inline Constraints
Literal Values
The EXISTS Operator
Explicit Locking
Numeric Functions
Date Formats
Loading Tables From External Sources
Constraints
Grouping Rows
String Functions
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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SQL (Structured Query Language) is central to working with any form of database. In this practical hands on course participants learn how to use the full potential of SQL to write complex queries. The course covers select statements, grouping and aggregating data, joins, subqueries and unions. Participants will also learn how to insert, update and delete data and how to create and alter Views and Stored Procedures. The course will significantly help anyone who needs to retrieve or manipulate information in a relational database. No prior knowledge of SQL is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Aggregate Functions
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The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Concatenation
Dropping Stored Procedures
Checking Multiple Conditions
Foreign Keys
Case Sensitivity
Sorting By Multiple Columns
Foreign Keys
Primary Keys
Whitespace and Semi-colons
Sorting By Column Position
Common Math Functions
Datatypes
Common String Functions
Grouping and Aggregating Data
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 ... Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
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Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Work with Windows Azure
Profile OLTP Data
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Securing Packages and Databases
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Perform Transformation Tasks
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Overview of Data Warehouses
Configure MDS
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Work with MDS Databases
Create Fact Tables
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
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 the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
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Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with Predicates
Overview of SQL Server
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Implement Error Handling
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Overview of T-SQL
Manage Triggers
Manage Query Plans
Work with Subqueries
Work with Set Operators
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Update Data
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Work with Variables and Batches
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
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