TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology specialise in succinct skills based training. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts with development backgrounds. All course participants are issued training manuals they can refer to after the course. Our policy is to provide open ended post training support to participants. This additional service is an important part ofhow we help people implement the skills they have learned in the workplace.
Enable Technology courses are instructor led and taught by an experienced Microsoft expert. We can deliver at your premises. We can provide the equipment. We can also deliver the course at a socially distanced local training venue in the Midlands. We are happy to modify the syllabus to match your teams training requirements.
This course can also be delivered in a virtual classroom. Delegates can log into a scheduled course, watch the tutor demonstrate tasks, ask questions and share their own screen.
We have two decades of delivering technical training predominantly in the West Midlands. Our clients include: TalkTalk Direct Limited, Aston University, Nationwide Building Society Limited, Carillion PLC, Halfords Group PLC, DHL Express, Wolverhampton City Council and Boots UK 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 ... Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
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Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use Lookup Functions
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Apply Data Validation
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Collaborate on a Workbook
Trace Cells
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Forecast Data Trends
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use 3-D References
Use Links and External 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 ... Navigate in Excel for the Web
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Apply Text Formats
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Align Cell Contents
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Worksheets
Create Worksheet Formulas
Insert Functions
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Set Up the Page Layout
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Preview and Print a Workbook
Getting Started with Excel
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Manage Workbook Properties
Apply Number Formats
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
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 ... Work with Logical Functions
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Modify and Format Charts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Present Data with PivotCharts
Create a PivotTable
Create Charts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Use Specialized Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Filter Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Sort Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Create and Modify Tables
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 ... Creating a New Query From a File
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Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Saving and Sharing Queries
Understanding Power View
Creating a Timeline
Understanding the Query Editor
Adding a Data Column
Working With Scenes
Connecting to a Data Source
The Advanced Editor
Creating a Concatenated Field
Working With Merged Queries
Exporting a Tour as a Video
Reducing Data Rows
Power View
Understanding Power Map
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Filtering Data
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 Modules
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Understanding UserForms
Understanding the Development Environment
Working with Boolean Expressions
Using Message Boxes
Working with Variable Scope
Understanding Macro Security
Using the With Statement
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Getting Started
Working with the Frame Control
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Stepping through Code
Working with the Label Control
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Creating a Function Procedure
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 ... Function Syntax
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Methods
Returning Values from Functions
while Loop Syntax
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Conditionals and Loops
Storing User-Entered Data
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Preloading
Properties
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Validating Checkboxes
Number(object)
Built-in Functions
Validating Radio Buttons
User-defined Functions
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
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 ... Namespacing Events
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Plugins-
$.fn.load
Utility Methods
Same-origin Policy and JSONP
Conclusion
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Using Functions
Custom Effects with $.fn.animate
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Managing Dependencies
Reserved Words
About Custom Events
Writing Plugins
Unbinding Delegated Events
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 ... Page Transitions
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ThemeRoller
Using Others' Plugins
Buttons and Toolbars
Creating Your Own Plugin
Themes and Swatches
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Hosting vs. CDN
Collapsible Blocks Events
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Sliders
PhoneGap
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Making Calls
Overview
Levels of Support
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day course which assumes no prior Access knowledge. Candidates will learn how to design and build a relational database, build forms and dashboards, automate tasks using Macros. Delegates will also learn how to query the database, filter and aggregate data and build parametrised reports.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Importing and Exporting Records
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Modifying Table Structures
Modifying Forms
Multi Table Queries
Sorting and Filtering
Querying Techniques
Working With Records
Calculations in Queries
Understanding VBA
Getting to Know Access
Creating and Using Forms
Navigation Pane Protection
Database Security
Parameter Queries
Using a Navigation Form
Creating and Using Macros
Data Validation
Relational Database Design
Macros on Forms
Action Queries
Aggregation Queries
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 ... Considering Variable Scope and Lifetime Together
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Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Using the With Statement
Working with Boolean Expressions
Understanding Objects
Introduction to Programming in Access
Using Break Mode during Run Mode
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Naming Procedures
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Stepping through Code
Organizing Code and Procedures
Working with Properties
Working with Variable Scope
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Working with Methods
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 ... Appending Operations
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Understand the M interface.
Importing Data
Combining Worksheets
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand Power Query formulas.
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Performing Merges
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Power Query Interface
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Loading Data
Grouping Options
Working with Folders and Files
Understand working with relational data.
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
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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Single Table Evaluation Context
Text Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Logical Functions
Mathematical Functions
Explaining Syntax
Understanding Values
Exploring Data Types
Information Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Filter Functions
Aggregation Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Conversion Functions
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Working with Calendars
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Introduction to DAX
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 ... Managing a Power BI solution
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Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Power BI desktop queries
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
The Power BI Interface
Creating Power BI reports
The developer API
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Create relationships between data tables.
Importing data into Power BI
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Connecting to Power BI data
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This intensive two day course is intended for SQL professionals and business intelligence professionals. The course covers the use of Analysis Services development tools to create and deploy multidimensional SSAS projects.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Create Remote Partitions
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Define Attribute Relationships
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Explore Data in a Data Source View
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Delete a Data Source
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
Set Partition Storage
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Move an Analysis Services Database
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Partition Writeback Calculations
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 ... Manage Roles by using SSMS
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Import from Power View
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Import from Power Pivot
Create a Calculated Column
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Set the Data Type of a Column
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Hide or freeze columns
Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Import data by using a native query
Rename a Table or Column
Object-level security
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Add columns to a table
Import from Analysis Services
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day intensive course introduces SQL Server Integration Services. No prior knowledge of Integration Services is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Using Destinations and Understanding choices
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Understanding Variables
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Working in the Explore Window
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Moving Data with Data Flow
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
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 ... Exploring Matrix
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Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Using Tables
Understanding Visualizations
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Working with Map Wizard
Utilizing Charts
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Examining Security
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Examining Maps
Utilizing Lists
Examining Parameters
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Utilizing Data Sources
Exploring Gauges
Utilizing Chart Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
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 ... Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
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Data filters
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Configuring data access with report designer
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Configuring data access with report builder
Preparing data for mobile reports
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Formatting data
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Report parameters
Using Datasets Creating Paginated 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 ... Calling a Stored Procedure
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PL/SQL Syntax and Logic
Parameter Modes
PL/SQL Stored Program Compilation
Compile-Time Warnings
Using VARRAYs
Exception Handlers
The Cursor FOR Loop
Triggers on Views
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
Character Data
Large Object Types
The PL/SQL Execution Environment
FORALL Statement
REF CURSOR Variables
Date Intervals
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 ... Using SQL Functions
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SQL Queries - Joins
Synonyms
Transaction Management
SQL*Plus LOB Support
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Creating Views
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Other Database Objects
Correlated Subqueries
The Aggregate Functions
Relational Database Management Systems
Loading Tables From External Sources
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables
NULL Values
The SELECT Statement
The SQL Buffer
Concurrency
Sequences
The EXISTS Operator
The DELETE statement
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This hands on SQL (Structured Query Language) course will equip participants the skills necessary to extract filtered data from all of the leading database platforms. No prior knowledge is assumed. Participants will learn how to extract data from a relational database, create aggregated grouped reports, update, insert and delete data, create tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
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Primary Keys
Benefits of Views
Sorting Records
Primary Keys
Multi-table Joins
Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
Selecting Distinct Records
Relational Databases
Sorting By Column Position
Dropping Views
Creating Tables
Adding and Dropping Columns
The IN Operator
Dropping Stored Procedures
Checking for Inequality
Aggregate Functions
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 ... Work with Windows Azure
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Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Securing Packages and Databases
Deploy SSIS Packages
Overview of Data Warehouses
Create Fact Tables
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Perform Transformation Tasks
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Create Dimensions
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Create Expressions with Variables
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Debug Package Execution Components
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 ... Insert Data
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Create Queries to Test Nullability
Modifying Data
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Write SELECT Statements
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Overview of T-SQL
Sort the Queried Data
Manage Query Plans
Work with Window Functions
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Manage Views
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Update Data
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with Variables and Batches
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Control Program Flow
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
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