TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology courses are short, skill focused and hands on. All Enable Technology tutors are Microsoft certified experts. All course participants are issued training manuals they can refer to after the course. Course participants are welcome contact the Tutor after the course with specific queries. This support is open ended.
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. The course could also be scheduled at a socially distanced site near you in the Midlands. We offer the option of working with you to develop a bespoke programme which precisely matches your organisations training requirements.
This instructor led course is also available online. Participants can log onto a virtual classroom and will be able to see the tutors screen, ask questions real time and share their screen with the Tutor.
Our teaching team have been delivering technical training in the Midlands for twenty years. Some of our clients are Nuclear Engineering Services, Birmingham City University, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, National Power PLC, Nationwide Building Society Limited, South Staffordshire Water PLC, Homeserve PLC and Keele University.
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 ... Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
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Use Lookup Functions
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use 3-D References
Use Links and External References
Collaborate on a Workbook
Apply Data Validation
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Trace Cells
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Forecast Data Trends
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this course, you will learn fundamental Excel skills. You will:
Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
Format a worksheet and organize your data.
Print workbooks.
Manage the overall structure of your workbooks. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Navigate in Excel for the Web
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Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Create Worksheet Formulas
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Preview and Print a Workbook
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Insert Functions
Align Cell Contents
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Manage Worksheets
Getting Started with Excel
Search for and Replace Data
Set Up the Page Layout
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Apply Number Formats
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
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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Filter Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Analyze PivotTable Data
Create a PivotTable
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Logical Functions
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Use Specialized Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Modify and Format Charts
Sort Data
Create and Modify Tables
Create Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
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 ... The Advanced Editor
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Understanding Power Map
Saving and Sharing Queries
Working With Location Fields
Working With Height and Category
Formatting Power View Data
Working With the Data Model
Connecting to a Data Source
Exporting a Tour as a Video
Adding More Power Views
Switching Visualisations
Creating a Calculated Field
Updating a Power View Report
Understanding Relational Data
Editing Query Steps
Creating a New Query From a File
Working With Scene Options
Adding Titles and Images
Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Creating a Timeline
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 ... Populating a Control
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Using Visual Basic Help
Working with Control Appearance
Running a Macro
Declaring Variables
Using the Toolbox
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
Using the Object Browser
Working with Methods
Launching a Form in Code
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Working with the Frame Control
Working with Boolean Expressions
Understanding Objects
Understanding Procedures
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This introductory two day JavaScript training course aimed at Web Designers will enable participants to interpret, adapt and write their own JavaScript code.
No prior programming knowledge is assumed.- - Some of the training topics covered include ... Strings
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A Loosely-typed Language
Image Rollover Function
for in Loop Syntax
Array Properties and Methods
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
The getElementById() Method
JavaScript Variables
JavaScript Form Validation
Validating a Registration Form
Accessing Form Data
Validating Checkboxes
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
The this Object
Square Bracket Notation
Methods
do while Loop Syntax
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 as Arguments
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jQuery's Ajax-related Methods
Creating New Elements
Managing Effects
Choosing Selectors
The Module Pattern
Plugins-
A Is for Asynchronous
Manipulating Attributes
Conditional Code
Operators
Custom Effects with $.fn.animate
Optimize Selectors
Triggering Event Handlers
GET vs. Post
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
Getters and Setters
ID-based Selectors
Optimizing Your Code: The RequireJS Build Tool
Using Functions
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 ... Dialogs
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Levels of Support
Hosting vs. CDN
Buttons and Toolbars
plugin Architecture
Data-role
Buttons and Linking Pages
Lists and Buttons
Accessibility Support
Basic Page Template
Themes and Swatches
Creating Your Own Plugin
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Sending Emails
Making Calls
Progressive Enhancement
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course. We show candidates how to design and build tables, forms and reports. Participants will learn how to create reports based on queries which filter and aggregate the data. No prior Access experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Creating and Using Macros
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Adding Records to a Table
Creating and Using Forms
Creating and Using Reports
Data Validation
DIY Forms
Working With Records
Querying Techniques
An Introduction to VBA
Creating a Relational Database
Getting to Know Access
Aggregation Queries
Database Wellness
Calculations in Queries
Database Security
Formatting Tables
Importing and Exporting Records
Modifying Forms
Creating a Lookup Database
Understanding VBA
Relational Database Design
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course introduces participants to programme using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). We don't assume any prior programming background. Essentially candidates will learn how to create distributed scalable Access applications.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Using the Object Browser
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Stepping through Code
Understanding Data Types
Working with the Code Editor
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Understanding the Form Object
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Controlling Program Execution
Working with Inline Error Handling
Using Debugging Tools
Understanding Error Handling
Setting Break Expressions
Understanding Constants
Working with Recordsets
Understanding Classes and Objects
Understanding Objects
Creating a Standard Module
Working with Variable Scope
Using the For Each...Next Structure
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 and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
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Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Appending Operations
Loading into Power Pivot
Working with Folders and Files
Understanding the Issues
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Importing Data
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Combining Worksheets
Power Query Interface
Using Ranges in Excel
Grouping Options
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Transforming Data
Understand working with relational data.
Performing Merges
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
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 ... Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
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Text Functions
Date Functions
Introduction to DAX
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Logical Functions
Understanding Values
Working with Calendars
Many-to-Many Relationships
Utilizing Operators
Introduction to DAX
Information Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Explaining Syntax
Statistical Functions
Filter Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Aggregation Functions
Mathematical Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Managers, Report Developers and Data Participants who will learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to transform organisational data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking. This course covers both Power BI On Line and Power BI desktop.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
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Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
The developer API
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Creating Power BI reports
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Create relationships between data tables.
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Using the Power BI mobile app
Power BI desktop queries
Managing a Power BI solution
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
The Power BI Interface
Using Excel 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 ... Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
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Read Definition permissions
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Define a Fact Relationship and Fact Relationship Properties
Set Partition Storage
Create a Data Source
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Data Source Views
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Create Local Partitions
Define Named Queries in a Data Source View
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Use Aggregate Functions
Define Time Intelligence
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
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 ... Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
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Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Create a Calculated Table
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Create a New Tabular Model Project
DirectQuery Mode
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Create and Manage Roles
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Object-level security
Delete a Column
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Impersonation
Hide or freeze columns
Import data by using a native query
Create a Calculated Column
Add columns to a table
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 ... Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
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Understanding Packages
The SQL Server Integration Service
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Using the Workflow Tasks
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Examining the SSIS Engine
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Managing with Control Flow
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Creating Dynamic Packages
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
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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SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Examining Maps
Understanding Visualizations
Exploring Subscriptions
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Examining Parameters
Working with Map Wizard
Working with Expressions
Formatting Reports
Planning Your Reports
Utilizing Charts
Exploring Matrix
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course will give delegates a comprehensive understanding of how to design and publish parametrised reports, manage permissions, schedule automated reporting and configure report caching. The course also demonstrates how to build reports designed for tablets and mobile devices.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
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Configuring data access with report designer
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Schedules
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Reporting services components
Introduction to reporting services
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Data filters
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Report parameters
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Preparing data for mobile reports
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Report sub-reports
Images and charts
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 ... Conditional Statements IF/THEN
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Other Supplied Packages
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
Triggers on Views
Collection Methods
Oracle Directories
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Record Variables
Compile-Time Warnings
Beyond Declarative Integrity
Conditional Statements CASE
Subtypes
Nesting Blocks
Networking Packages
Maintaining PL/SQL Code
Procedures and Functions
Cursors
Temporary LOBs
Declaring Variables
PL/SQL Syntax and Logic
Creating Packages
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 ... Data Inconsistencies
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The SQL Buffer
Self Joins
The UPDATE Statement
Deleting a Table Definition
The SELECT Statement
The INSERT Statement
SQL Queries
Defining Tables
Modifying Table Definitions
Oracle Pseudocolumns
Datatypes
SQL*Plus
Running SQL*Plus Scripts
Grouping Rows
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
Intervals
Joining Tables
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
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 ... DELETE
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Creating Tables
Multi-table Joins
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Foreign Keys
Adding and Dropping Columns
Outer Joins
Relational Database Management System
Grouping and Aggregating Data
Datatypes
Aggregate Functions
Benefits of Views
Benefits of Stored Procedures
Foreign Keys
Sorting By Column Position
Checking for Inequality
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 ... Overview of Data Warehouse Components
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Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Perform Transformation Tasks
Profile OLTP Data
Examine MSI Packages
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Securing Packages and Databases
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Configure MDS
Create Dimensions
Create Expressions with Variables
Deploy SSIS Packages
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Create Fact Tables
Overview of Data Warehouses
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Create an SSIS Project
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
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 ... Update Data
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Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Work with Window Functions
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Manage Query Plans
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Write SELECT Statements
Control Program Flow
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Manage Views
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Implement Error Handling
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