TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. The person delivering the course will be a Microsoft Solutions Expert (MCSE). All course participants are issued training manuals they can refer to after the course. We offer all delegates open ended post training support. Delegates can contact the Tutor after the course with queries.
Our primary method of delivery is instructor led training coupled with practical hands on activities. We can deliver at your premises. We can provide the equipment. Another option is we can organise a local socially distanced training site in the Midlands. All courses can be customised to meet your particular requirements.
courses are also available online. Participants can join scheduled virtual classes, watch the tutor demonstrate the topic, ask questions and share their screen
The Enable Technology team have been providing IT training primarily in the Midlands for two decades. Some of our clients are Birmingham City University, National Power PLC, TalkTalk Direct Limited, Capita Group PLC, Carillion PLC, EDF Energy PLC, Barclays Bank PLC and Dollond & Aitchison 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 Lookup Functions
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Use Links and External References
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Trace Cells
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Forecast Data Trends
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Collaborate on a Workbook
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use 3-D References
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Apply Data Validation
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 ... Apply Number Formats
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Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Workbook Properties
Use Excel Commands
Align Cell Contents
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Create Worksheet Formulas
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Insert Functions
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Set Up the Page Layout
Apply Text Formats
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Manage Worksheets
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Search for and Replace Data
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
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 ... Use Specialized Functions
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Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Filter Data
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Create Charts
Analyze PivotTable Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Sort Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create a PivotTable
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Work with Date and Time Functions
Work with Logical Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
Modify and Format Charts
Create and Modify Tables
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A one day course introducing candidates to Power View and Power Pivot Excel tools.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working With Location Fields
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Working With Merged Queries
Understanding Power View
Saving and Sharing Queries
Reducing Data Rows
Formatting Power View Data
Working With Measure Fields
Displaying the Query Editor
Filtering in Power View
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Creating a Calculated Field
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Tiling Data in Power View
Merging Queries
Working With Scenes
Changing a Power Pivot View
Working With the Data Model
Power View
Working With Data Model Fields
Working With Height and Category
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 ... Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
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Declaring Variables
Working with the Text Box Control
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Understanding PivotTables
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Working with Procedures and Functions
Understanding Objects
Working with the Code Editor
Understanding the Development Environment
Understanding Modules
Working with the PivotTable Objects
Working with Forms and Controls
Understanding the Err Object
Controlling Program Execution
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Working with the Frame Control
Using Message Boxes
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 ... The getElementById() Method
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Validating a Registration Form
while Loop Syntax
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
JavaScript Functions
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Passing Values to Functions
Validating Select Menus
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Image Rollovers
for Loop Syntax
Preloading
The this Object
Variables, Arrays and Operators
JavaScript Basics
Backward Compatibility
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 ... Triggering Event Handlers
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Use Event Delegation
Built-in Effects
$.fn.hover
Convenience Methods
Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
jQuery Core-
The while Loop
Moving, Copying, and Removing Elements
Choosing Selectors
Checking Types
Changing the Duration of Built-in Effects
Doing Something When an Effect Is Done
Connecting Events to Elements
Events-
A Sample Application
Data Types
Detach Elements to Work with Them
Best Performance Practices-
About Custom Events
Encapsulation
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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plugin Architecture
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Video The Theme Framework
Page Transitions
Dialogs Widgets and UI
ThemeRoller
Overview
Lists and Buttons
Data-role
Sending Emails
Buttons and Toolbars
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Collapsible Blocks Events
Progressive Enhancement
PhoneGap
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this two day course we teach participants how to design, build and use a Microsoft Access relational database. The syllabus will cover working with tables, queries, reports, forms and macros. The progresses from introductory level to advanced topics.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Adding Records to a Table
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Database Wellness
Aggregation Queries
DIY Forms
Formatting Tables
Sorting and Filtering
Working With Records
Parameter Queries
An Introduction to VBA
Using a Navigation Form
Navigation Pane Protection
Data Validation
Creating and Using Macros
Database Security
Adding Transactional Records
Calculations in Queries
Macros on Forms
Multi Table Queries
Relational Database Design
Creating a Relational Database
Creating and Using Forms
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This short intensive course teaches participants how to fully automate and extend the functionality of Microsoft Access. This programming course assumes no prior knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Delegates will learn how to build user defined functions, create sub procedures and connect remotely to external data sources.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Organizing Code and Procedures
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Naming Procedures
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with Methods
Understanding the Form Object
Using the For...Next Structure
Understanding Constants
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Location - Optional
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Why Program in Access?
Understanding Objects
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Declaring Variables
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Working with Procedures and Functions
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Working with Variable Scope
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 ... Performing Merges
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Using Ranges in Excel
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Understand Power Query formulas.
Combining Worksheets
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Working with Folders and Files
Loading into Power Pivot
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understanding the Issues
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Importing Data
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Power Query Interface
Appending Operations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Loading Data
Transforming Data
Understand working with relational data.
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 ... Text Functions
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Utilizing Operators
Understanding Values
Filter Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Mathematical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Aggregation Functions
Statistical Functions
Date Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Conversion Functions
Working with Calendars
Exploring Data Types
Logical Functions
Explaining Syntax
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Managers, Report Developers and Data Participants who will learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to transform organisational data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking. This course covers both Power BI On Line and Power BI desktop.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
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Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Managing a Power BI solution
Create a Power BI dashboard
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Creating Power BI reports
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Connecting to Power BI data
Power BI embedded
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Using the Power BI mobile app
Importing different data sources into Power BI
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
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Create relationships between data tables.
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
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 ... Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
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Ragged Hierarchies
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Data Source object permissions
Read Definition permissions
Explore Data in a Data Source View
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Multidimensional models
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Define Time Intelligence
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Database permissions
Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
Define Named Queries in a Data Source View
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Delete a Data Source
Define Attribute Relationships
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
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 ... Tabular model designer
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Add sample data to DirectQuery models
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Delete Relationships
Create a Calculated Table
Rename a Table or Column
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Delete a Column
Hide or freeze columns
Create a Calculated Column
Impersonation
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Row filter mappings
Restore from Power Pivot
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Import Data
Import data by using a native query
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
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 ... Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
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Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Creating Dynamic Packages
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Using the Workflow Tasks
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Moving Data with Data Flow
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Understanding Variables
Looping and Sequence 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 ... Understanding Report Parts
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Utilizing Data Sources
Examining Management
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Mastering Data Region(s)
Examining Maps
Planning Your Reports
Examining Security
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Exploring Matrix
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Working with Expressions
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Understanding Visualizations
Using Tables
Formatting Reports
Utilizing Lists
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 ... Report caching, snapshots, and comments
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Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Schedules
Report sub-reports
Creating a report with the report wizard
Introduction to reporting services
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Images and charts
Formatting data
Preparing data for mobile reports
Mobile report publisher
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Sorting and grouping
Data filters
Overview of mobile reports
Configuring data access with report designer
Configuring data access with report builder
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 ... Triggers on Views
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Oracle-Supplied Packages
Dates and Timestamps
XML Packages
Triggers
Subtypes
Privileges for Stored Programs
Associative Array Collections
Closing Cursors
Structure of a Package
Record Variables
Fetching Rows
Cursor Parameters
PL/SQL Blocks and Programs
Networking Packages
Iterating Through Collections
External LOBs
Conditional Statements CASE
Working with LOBs
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 ... Updatable Views
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The CASE...WHEN Expression
Conversion Functions
SQL*Plus LOB Support
SQL*Plus
Numeric Functions
Constraints
Oracle Pseudocolumns
Subqueries
Joining Tables
The UPDATE Statement
Regular Expression Functions
Using SQL Functions
Datatypes
String Functions
Relational Database and SQL Overview
Combining SELECT Statements
The EXISTS Operator
Oracle Versioning and History
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 ... Foreign Keys
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Stored Procedures
Adding and Dropping Columns
Whitespace and Semi-colons
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Multi-table Joins
The LIKE Operator
Benefits of Stored Procedures
Order of Evaluation Advanced SELECTs
Creating Tables
Foreign Keys
The BETWEEN Operator
Selecting Distinct Records
Datatypes
Sorting By Column Position
Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
Creating Tables
Selecting Specific Columns
Popular Databases
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 ... Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
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Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Deploy a Control Flow
Create Fact Tables
Deploy SSIS Packages
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Profile OLTP Data
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Examine MSI Packages
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Create Expressions with Variables
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Securing Packages and Databases
Overview of Data Warehouses
Create an SSIS Project
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 ... Manage Triggers
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Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Filter the Queried Results
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Manage Views
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Binary Data Types
Configure Indexes
Work with Subqueries
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Write SELECT Statements
Update Data
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Implement Error Handling
Work with Window Functions
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Overview of T-SQL
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
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