MIDLANDS TRAINING COURSES 

TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS

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About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses

We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. All Enable Technology tutors are Microsoft certified experts. 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.

Delegates are taught by an experienced Microsoft professional. courses are delivered through a mix of practical hands on exercises and walk throughs. We are set up to deliver training courses onsite at your premises. Alternatively we could schedule a course at an alternative training site in the Midlands. The syllabus can be modified to accommodate your specific training needs.

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.

In the Midlands the Enable Technology team have been providing technical training since 1998. Some of our clients are Royal Air Force, Total Telecommunications Limited, Homeserve PLC, Halfords Group PLC, GKN PLC, National Power PLC, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham and Countrywide Homes Limited.

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Excel 365 Advanced

• 1 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 Links and External References
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Trace Cells
Collaborate on a Workbook
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Apply Data Validation
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use 3-D References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Forecast Data Trends
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Lookup Functions


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Excel 365 Basic

• 1 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Getting Started with Excel
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Search for and Replace Data
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Set Up the Page Layout
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Preview and Print a Workbook
Use Excel Commands
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Insert Functions
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Apply Number Formats
Align Cell Contents
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Create Worksheet Formulas
Apply Text Formats
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Manage Worksheets


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Excel 365 Intermediate

• 1 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Create Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Use Specialized Functions
Create a PivotTable
Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Logical Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Analyze PivotTable Data
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Sort Data
Filter Data
Create and Modify Tables


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Excel Power Pivot

• 1 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• A one day course introducing candidates to Power View and Power Pivot Excel tools.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Saving and Sharing Queries
Working With the Data Model
Exporting a Tour as a Video
Working With Scenes
Power Pivot
Working With Power View Fields
Changing the Look
Creating a Power Map Tour
Enabling Power Pivot
Working With Height and Category
Power View
Navigating a Data Map
Creating a Calculated Field
Creating a Concatenated Field
Working With a Power View Object
Understanding Power Pivot
Working With Layers
Working With Time Settings
The Advanced Editor


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Excel Programming Using VBA

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Adding Code to Controls
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Working with Option Button Controls
Naming Procedures
Working with Boolean Expressions
Using Input Boxes
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Stepping through Code
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Working with Properties
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Understanding the Development Environment
Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Getting Started
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Understanding UserForms


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JavaScript

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Number(object)
Array Properties and Methods
JavaScript Functions
for in Loop Syntax
Function Syntax
Built-in Functions
if - else if - else Conditions
Arrays
Working with Images
String(object)
Image Rollovers
isNaN(object)
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Validating Text areas
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Passing Values to Functions


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JQuery

• 3 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
jQuery Basic Concepts-
Choosing Selectors
Working with Selections
Detach Elements to Work with Them
Switch Statements
Avoid the Universal Selector
Ajax Events
Event Helpers
Changing the Duration of Built-in Effects
Conclusion
$.fn.toggle
Built-in Effects
Don't Act on Absent Elements
Creating Reusable Modules with RequireJS
Objects
Managing Effects
jQuery Core-
The while Loop


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JQuery Mobile

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Buttons and Linking Pages
Buttons and Toolbars
Levels of Support
Progressive Enhancement
Page Transitions
Sending SMS Texts
Themes and Swatches
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Accessibility Support
ThemeRoller
Sending Emails
Collapsible Blocks Events
Overview
PhoneGap
What Is jQuery Mobile?
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Virtual Integration with the Phone


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Microsoft Access

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• A two day intensive course. The course assumes no prior Access knowledge but takes candidates to the point where they can build, manage and query an Access based relational database.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Macro Techniques
Navigation Pane Protection
Importing and Exporting Records
Using a Navigation Form
Modifying Table Structures
Getting to Know Access 
Macros on Forms
Action Queries
Creating a Relational Database
Database Wellness
Calculations in Queries
Relational Database Design
Modifying Forms
Database Security
Creating Queries
Data Validation
Creating and Using Macros
Adding Transactional Records
Formatting Tables
Understanding VBA
DIY Forms


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Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA

• 3 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Introduction to Programming in Access
Understanding Constants
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Determining the Value of Expressions
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Understanding Objects
Creating a Standard Module
Understanding Procedures
Understanding Collections
Using Message Boxes
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Working with Properties
Understanding the Development Environment
Working with Events
Understanding the DoCmd Object
Using the Object Browser
Controlling Program Execution
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Location - Optional
Understanding the Order of Events
Using Input Boxes


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Microsoft Excel Power Query

• 1 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Loading Data
Combining Worksheets
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understand the M interface.
Loading into Power Pivot
Importing Data
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand Power Query formulas.
Understanding the Issues
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Power Query Interface
Loading into Excel
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand working with relational data.
Working with Folders and Files
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Grouping Options


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Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Conversion Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Many-to-Many Relationships
Utilizing Operators
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Filter Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Understanding Values
Working with Calendars
Statistical Functions
Information Functions
Explaining Syntax
Mathematical Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Introduction to DAX
Date Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Introduction to DAX


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Microsoft Power BI

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Power BI desktop queries
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
The Power BI Interface
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Creating Power BI reports
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Importing data into Power BI
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
The developer API
Create a Power BI dashboard
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Using the Power BI mobile app
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Power BI embedded
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Managing a Power BI solution
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API


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Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Test an Action
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Ragged Hierarchies
Define Semiadditive Behavior
Create Named Sets
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Use a Template to Create an Action Deployment
Add a Standard Action
Define Time Intelligence
BI Wizard
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Designing Aggregations


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Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Sort Data in a Table
Hide or freeze columns
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Process Tabular Model Partitions
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Version comparison
Import data by using a native query
Database Process Partitions in the Workspace Database Perspectives
Add a table Delete a Table
Analyze in Excel
Create a Calculated Table
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Restore from Power Pivot
Bi-directional cross filters  Calculations
Object-level security
Import from Power Pivot
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS


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Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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
Creating Dynamic Packages
Understanding Deployment Strategies 
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
The SQL Server Integration Service
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Examining the SSIS Engine
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Coding the Script Task
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Moving Data with Data Flow
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks


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Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• Aimed at Data Analysts and SQL users this instructor-led course provides participants with the necessary knowledge to develop reports using Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder. The course covers Report Builder wizards, basics of report design, report parameters, report expressions, filters, report visualisations including graphs, charts, images and gauges. The course also covers the use of maps, interactive reports, report parts, sub reports, subscriptions and exporting options.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Examining Security
Examining Management
Utilizing Data Sources
Mastering Data Region(s)
Examining Parameters
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Exploring Gauges
Understanding Report Parts
Planning Your Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Exploring Matrix
Using Tables
Understanding Visualizations
Working with Datasets
Working with Map Wizard
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Formatting Reports
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards


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Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS

• 3 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Report sub-reports
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Schedules
Introduction to reporting services
Images and charts
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Preparing data for mobile reports
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Data filters
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Reporting services components
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Report parameters


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Oracle PL/SQL

• 3 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
PL/SQL Blocks and Programs 
Records and Collections
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute 
Dates and Timestamps 
PL/SQL Syntax and Logic 
Temporary LOBs 
Maintaining Stored Programs
Using Packages 
Creating a Stored Function 
Datatypes 
The Package Interface and Implementation 
REF CURSOR Variables 
Closing Cursors 
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections 
Multi-Row Queries 
User-Defined Exceptions 
Associative Array Collections 
Named Parameter Notation 
Maintaining Triggers 


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Oracle SQL

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Graphical Clients 
Scalar Functions 
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques 
Grouping Rows 
The SELECT Statement 
Connecting to a SQL Database 
Data Definition and Control Statements 
The CASE...WHEN Expression 
Nulls and DISTINCT 
Modifying Table Definitions 
Defining Tables 
Introduction to SQL 
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables 
Views 
Relational Database and SQL Overview 
Sample Database 
Creating Views 
Oracle Versioning and History 
Compound Expressions 
Running SQL*Plus Scripts 


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SQL

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• This short intensive SQL (Structured Query Language) course assumes no prior knowledge. Candidates will learn how to write SQL queries which can extract filtered, grouped and aggregated data from a relational database. The course also covers creating tables, views, updating, inserting and deleting data. This course focuses on core SQL which is applicable to almost all database platforms.

• Some of the training topics covered include ...
Aggregate Functions
Simple SELECT Statements
Creating Tables
Checking for Equality
Tables
Checking for Inequality
Relationships
Relational Databases
Selecting All Columns in All Rows
Benefits of Views
Mathematical Calculations
Primary Keys
WHERE and ORDER BY
Aliases
Relational Database Management System
Columns
Dropping Views


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SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation

• 3 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Deploy a Control Flow
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Secure Packages
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Create Dimensions
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Securing Packages and Databases
Debug Package Execution Components
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Deploy SSIS Packages
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Profile OLTP Data
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Perform Transformation Tasks
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Work with Windows Azure
Examine MSI Packages
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages


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Transact SQL

• 2 day course
• Location: Midlands
• Telephone on 01952 938014
• Course Outline

• 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 ...
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Modifying Data
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Work with T-SQL Statements
Work with Binary Data Types
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Work with Predicates
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Sort the Queried Data
Update Data
Work with Set Operators
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Manage Query Plans
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Manage Stored Procedures
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms


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