TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology courses are short, skill focused and hands on. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts with development backgrounds. Every course participant will receives course practice files and course resources that can be referenced post training. If delegates have have questions about after the course they are welcome to contact the course Tutor. This post training support is ongoing.
courses are taught by a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert. We can deliver at your premises. We can provide the equipment. 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.
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.
We have operated primarily in the West Midlands for twenty years. Our clients include: Fujistu PLC, Aston University, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, Barclays Bank PLC, Carillion PLC, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham and Royal & Sun Alliance Group 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 ... Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
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Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Apply Data Validation
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Use Links and External References
Trace Cells
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Forecast Data Trends
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
Use Lookup Functions
Use 3-D References
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this course, you will learn fundamental Excel skills. You will:
Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
Format a worksheet and organize your data.
Print workbooks.
Manage the overall structure of your workbooks. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Preview and Print a Workbook
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Getting Started with Excel
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Apply Number Formats
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Use Excel Commands
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Text Formats
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Set Up the Page Layout
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Create Worksheet Formulas
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Manage Worksheets
Insert Functions
Search for and Replace Data
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 Text Functions Working with Lists
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Create and Modify Tables
Work with Logical Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
Sort Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Modify and Format Charts
Filter Data
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Use Specialized Functions
Work with Date and Time Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create a PivotTable
Query Data with Database Functions
Create Charts
Analyze PivotTable 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 ... Working With Measure Fields
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Viewing and Editing a Tour
Working With Time Settings
Navigating a Data Map
Filtering in Power View
Power View
Using Calculated Fields
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Understanding Power Map
The Advanced Editor
Understanding Relational Data
Working With Scenes
Power Pivot
Reducing Data Rows
Working With Location Fields
Changing a Power Pivot View
Creating a Calculated Field
Saving and Sharing Queries
Enabling Power Pivot
Understanding Get & Transform
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 ... Working with the PivotTable Objects
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Working with Forms and Controls
Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Understanding PivotTables
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Understanding Error Handling
Calling Procedures
Understanding Macro Security
Setting Breakpoints
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Creating a Standard Module
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Working with the Combo Box Control
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Declaring Variables
Working with the Label Control
Working with Inline Error Handling
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 ... Strings
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JavaScript Variables
for in Loop Syntax
Accessing Form Data
Properties
JavaScript Basics
Dot Notation
The this Object
Methods
Storing User-Entered Data
JavaScript Syntax
Backward Compatibility
Preloading
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Switch / Case
isNaN(object)
Function Syntax
do while Loop Syntax
for Loop Syntax
Image Rollover Function
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 ... Functions
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A Is for Asynchronous
Inside the Event Handling Function
Selecting Elements
Operators
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
The Object Literal
Plugins-
Encapsulation
Removing Elements
Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Key Concepts
Attributes
ID-based Selectors
GET vs. Post
Selecting Form Elements
Managing Effects
Increasing Performance with Event Delegation
Key Concepts
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course in which participants develop single sites for all popular smartphone, tablet, and desktop platforms. You'll learn how to use jQuery Mobile to handle touch events, build mobile-optimized forms and widgets, incorporate HTML5 features, leverage phone capabilities such as making calls and texting, and more. Along the way, we'll cover jQuery Mobile's extensive theme framework and plugin architecture.
Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Making Calls
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Page Transitions
Progressive Enhancement
Buttons and Linking Pages
Dialogs
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Sending Emails
Themes and Swatches
Levels of Support
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Collapsible Blocks Events
Buttons and Toolbars
Overview
plugin Architecture
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Data-role
Video The Theme Framework
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 ... An Introduction to VBA
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Calculations in Queries
Relational Database Design
Macros on Forms
Importing and Exporting Records
Action Queries
Adding Transactional Records
Understanding VBA
Using a Navigation Form
DIY Forms
Database Security
Parameter Queries
Querying Techniques
Adding Records to a Table
Creating and Using Macros
Creating a Relational Database
Working With Records
Navigation Pane Protection
Setting Table Relationships
Macro Techniques
Multi Table Queries
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 ... Creating a Function Procedure
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Understanding Error Handling
Using Break Mode during Run Mode
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Working with Variable Scope
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Using Message Boxes
Creating a Standard Module
Creating a Sub Procedure
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Setting Break Expressions
Using the Object Browser
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Working with the Application Object
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Understanding Classes and Objects
Working with the Code Editor
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Using Debugging Tools
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 ... Understand the M interface.
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Loading into Power Pivot
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Appending Operations
Loading into Excel
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Transforming Data
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Working with Folders and Files
Understand working with relational data.
Importing Data
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Power Query Interface
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Combining Worksheets
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Grouping Options
Understanding the Issues
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 ... Date Functions
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Utilizing Operators
Mathematical Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
The CALCULATE Function
Filter Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Logical Functions
Aggregation Functions
Introduction to DAX
Introduction to DAX
Information Functions
Text Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Conversion Functions
Understanding Values
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Explaining Syntax
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 ... Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
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Connecting to Power BI data
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Using the Power BI mobile app
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
The developer API
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
Managing a Power BI solution
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Create relationships between data tables.
Create a Power BI dashboard
Power BI embedded
Power BI desktop queries
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This intensive two day course is intended for SQL professionals and business intelligence professionals. The course covers the use of Analysis Services development tools to create and deploy multidimensional SSAS projects.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Define a Fact Relationship and Fact Relationship Properties
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Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Test an Action
Create Calculated Members
Processing Options and Settings
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Database permissions
Create an Analysis Services Project
Read Definition permissions
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Tools and Approaches for Processing
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Delete a Data Source
Create a Data Source
Create Named Sets
Data Source object permissions
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Authorizing access to objects and operations
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 ... DirectQuery Mode
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Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Create a Calculated Column
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Add a table Delete a Table
Create and Manage Roles
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Set the Data Type of a Column
Change table, column
Import from Power Pivot
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Import data by using a native query
Impersonation
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 Packages
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The SQL Server Integration Service
Coding the Script Task
Examining the SSIS Engine
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Moving Data with Data Flow
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Creating Dynamic Packages
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
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 Management
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Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Working with Map Wizard
Formatting Reports
Using Tables
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Mastering Data Region(s)
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Utilizing Lists
Examining Security
Utilizing Charts
Utilizing Data Sources
Planning Your Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Working with Expressions
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
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 ... Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
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Preparing data for mobile reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Schedules
Configuring data access with report builder
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Mobile report publisher
Formatting data
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Configuring data access with report designer
Sorting and grouping
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Overview of mobile reports
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating 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 ... Fetching Rows
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Parameter Modes
FOR UPDATE Cursors
Stored Functions and SQL
Anchored Types
Row-Level Triggers
Package Variables
The DBMS_OUTPUT Package
Compile-Time Warnings
Overloading Package Functions and Procedures
Internal LOBs
Creating a Stored Procedure
Multi-Row Queries
Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
Triggers
Iterating Through Collections
The Package Interface and Implementation
Beyond Declarative Integrity
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 ... Viewing Table Characteristics
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The SQL Buffer
Intervals
Explicit Locking
Literal Values
Joining Tables
Graphical Clients
IN and BETWEEN
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Review of Relational Database Terminology
Conversion Functions
SQL*Plus
Relational Database and SQL Overview
The UPDATE Statement
SQL Queries
Views
SQL*Plus LOB Support
Constraints
Date Functions
Date Formats
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 ... Primary Keys
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Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
Stored Procedures
Benefits of Views
Data Types
NULL Values
Aggregate Functions
DELETE
Tables
Sorting Records
Benefits of Stored Procedures
Creating and Modifying Tables
Selecting Distinct Records
Sorting By a Single Column
Checking for Inequality
The BETWEEN Operator
CASE syntax
Relational Database Management System
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 ... Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
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Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Deploy SSIS Packages
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Profile OLTP Data
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Work with MDS Databases
Configure MDS
Debug Package Execution Components
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Overview of Data Warehouses
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Examine MSI Packages
Create Dimensions
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
- Course Outline
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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 ... Sort the Queried Data
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Overview of SQL Server
Configure Indexes
Overview of T-SQL
Work with Subqueries
Filter the Queried Results
Control Program Flow
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Manage Query Plans
Implement Error Handling
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Insert Data
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
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