TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology provides practical skills based technology training. All Enable Technology tutors are Microsoft certified experts. Each person attending a course takes away courseware which can be used as reference materials after the training. 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.
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. We can also deliver the course at a socially distanced local training venue in the Midlands. Every course can be modified to meet your bespoke requirements.
This instructor led training is also available online. Participants can see the tutors screen, ask questions and share their screen with the tutor.
The Enable Technology group of companies has been operating continuously providing IT training since 1998. Our clients include: Carillion PLC, Homeserve PLC, Keele University, Nationwide Building Society Limited, Aston University, Norwich Union PLC, Total Telecommunications Limited and Capita Group PLC.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality. You will:
Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Share and protect workbooks.
Automate workbook functionality.
Use Lookup functions and formula auditing.
Forecast data.
Create sparklines and map data. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Trace Cells
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Apply Data Validation
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Collaborate on a Workbook
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Lookup Functions
Use 3-D References
Forecast Data Trends
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use Links and External References
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
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 ... Set Up the Page Layout
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Apply Text Formats
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Use Excel Commands
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Getting Started with Excel
Preview and Print a Workbook
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Create Worksheet Formulas
Search for and Replace Data
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Align Cell Contents
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Worksheets
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Manage Workbook Properties
Apply Number Formats
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
Work with functions.
Work with lists.
Analyze data.
Visualize data with charts.
Use PivotTables and PivotCharts. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
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Create a PivotTable
Sort Data
Analyze PivotTable Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Modify and Format Charts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Use Specialized Functions
Filter Data
Create and Modify Tables
Work with Logical Functions
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Present Data with PivotCharts
Create 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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Merging Queries
Transforming Data
Changing a Power Pivot View
Working With Layers
Power View
Enabling Power View
Understanding Power View
Creating a Power View Sheet
The Advanced Editor
Formatting Data Model Fields
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Working With Scenes
Adding Titles and Images
Working With Scene Options
Formatting Power View Data
Enabling Power Pivot
Creating a Power Map Tour
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
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 ... Getting Started
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Creating a Sub Procedure
Understanding Collections
Controlling Program Execution
Using Intrinsic Functions
Understanding Modules
Understanding Data Types
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Understanding Macro Security
Naming Procedures
Understanding the Err Object
Understanding Controls
Working with Control Appearance
Creating a Function Procedure
Working with Boolean Expressions
Understanding Objects
Creating an Event Procedure
Populating a Control
Understanding Procedures
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with the PivotTable Objects
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 ... Returning Values from Functions
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Strings
Array Properties and Methods
Conditionals and Loops
Validating Radio Buttons
if - else if - else Conditions
Built-in Functions vs Methods
Accessing Form Data
Dot Notation
JavaScript Basics
JavaScript Operators
Built-in Functions
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Passing Values to Functions
for in Loop Syntax
Arrays
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 ... $(document).ready()
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Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Unbinding Delegated Events
Namespacing Events
Does My Selection Contain Any Elements?
Truthy and Falsy Things
Chaining
Beware Anonymous Functions
$.fn.toggle
The Setup
GET vs. Post
Operators
Attributes
Don't Act on Absent Elements
Optimize Selectors
Selecting Elements
Encapsulation
Key Concepts
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course in which participants develop single sites for all popular smartphone, tablet, and desktop platforms. You'll learn how to use jQuery Mobile to handle touch events, build mobile-optimized forms and widgets, incorporate HTML5 features, leverage phone capabilities such as making calls and texting, and more. Along the way, we'll cover jQuery Mobile's extensive theme framework and plugin architecture.
Prior knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is required.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
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Dialogs Widgets and UI
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Collapsible Blocks Events
Dialogs
Hosting vs. CDN
Data-role
Creating Your Own Plugin
Progressive Enhancement
Overview
Basic Page Template
Sending SMS Texts
Buttons and Linking Pages
Making Calls
Accessibility Support
PhoneGap
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
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 ... Setting Table Relationships
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Creating a Lookup Database
Creating Queries
Modifying Forms
Creating a Relational Database
Formatting Tables
Using a Navigation Form
Importing and Exporting Records
Action Queries
Creating and Using Forms
Navigation Pane Protection
Parameter Queries
Adding Transactional Records
Aggregation Queries
Getting to Know Access
Data Validation
Understanding VBA
An Introduction to VBA
Querying Techniques
Modifying Table Structures
Relational Database Design
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 ... Working with Boolean Expressions
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Using the With Statement
Debugging Code
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Using Input Boxes
Understanding Data Types
Working with Methods
Why Program in Access?
Understanding Procedures
Using the For...Next Structure
Working with Variable Lifetime
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Creating a Function Procedure
Using Debugging Tools
Using Visual Basic Help
Understanding Classes and Objects
Working with Events
Setting Breakpoints
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 ... Using Ranges in Excel
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Performing Merges
Understanding the Issues
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Loading into Excel
Working with Folders and Files
Importing Data
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Understand working with relational data.
Loading into Power Pivot
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Appending Operations
Combining Worksheets
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Loading Data
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Transforming Data
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
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 ... Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
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Aggregation Functions
Understanding Values
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Explaining Syntax
Exploring Data Types
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
PowerPivot Data Model
Mathematical Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Date Functions
Statistical Functions
Logical Functions
Utilizing Operators
Information Functions
Introduction to DAX
Text Functions
Filter Functions
Conversion 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 ... Managing a Power BI solution
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Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Create a Power BI dashboard
Using the Power BI mobile app
The Power BI Interface
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Connecting to Power BI data
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Power BI desktop queries
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
The developer API
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Importing data into 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 a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
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Batch Processing Remote Processing
Multidimensional models
Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
Use Aggregate Functions
Move an Analysis Services Database
Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
Ragged Hierarchies
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Data Source Views
Processing Options and Settings
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Create a Data Source
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Dimension permissions
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 ... DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
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Import from Power View
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Import from Analysis Services
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Import Data
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Restore from Power Pivot
Rename a Table or Column
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Analyze in Excel
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Create a Calculated Column
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Connect to a tabular model database
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Process Database, Table, or Partition
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 ... Optimizing Sources for Extraction
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Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Understanding Variables
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Managing with Control Flow
Examining the SSIS Engine
Overview of Containers
Understanding Packages
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Working with XML
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Moving Data with Data Flow
Using the Workflow 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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SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Examining Security
Utilizing Chart Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Formatting Reports
Working with Datasets
Utilizing Lists
Mastering Data Region(s)
Understanding Visualizations
Examining Maps
Working with Expressions
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Examining Management
Utilizing Charts
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Exploring Gauges
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
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 ... Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
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Data filters
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Preparing data for mobile reports
Configuring data access with report designer
Mobile report publisher
Schedules
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Reporting services components
Configuring data access with report builder
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
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 ... Character Data
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Using VARRAYs
Exception Handling
Temporary LOBs
Records and Collections
Multi-Row Queries
Oracle-Supplied Packages
Associative Array Collections
Triggers
REF CURSOR Variables
Overloading Package Functions and Procedures
Using Nested TABLEs
Selecting into a Variable
Nesting Blocks
Anchored Types
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Other Supplied Packages
Iterating Through Collections
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 ... SQL Queries
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String Functions
Other Database Objects
Compound Expressions
Regular Expression Functions
NULL Values
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables
Datatypes
Oracle Pseudocolumns
Explicit Locking
Updatable Views
Graphical Clients
Selecting from Multiple Tables
Synonyms
Sample Database
Running SQL*Plus Scripts
Relational Database and SQL Overview
Introduction to SQL
Inline Constraints
Buffer Manipulation Commands
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 ... CASE syntax
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Foreign Keys
Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
Concatenation
Creating Stored Procedures
Mathematical Calculations
The LIKE Operator
Aggregate Functions
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Checking for Equality
Popular Databases
Sorting Records
Creating Views
Common String Functions
Adding and Dropping Columns
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Participants will learn to perform ETL (Extraction Transformation and Loading) operations by creating SSIS packages, managing a control flow and data flow, executing packages, and troubleshooting errors. To ensure the smooth functioning of the ETL operations, you will manage SSIS packages and secure them. Delegates will use SSIS packages to design and build a Data Warehouse.
The course requires a working knowledge of SQL.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Examine MSI Packages
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Create Fact Tables
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Create an SSIS Project
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Work with Windows Azure
Debug Package Execution Components
Create Dimensions
Create Expressions with Variables
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Perform Transformation Tasks
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Work with MDS Databases
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Configure MDS
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Introduction to Data Warehouses
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 ... Insert Data
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Work with Subqueries
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Update Data
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Manage Views
Overview of T-SQL
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Work with Set Operators
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
Write SELECT Statements
Implement Error Handling
Work with Variables and Batches
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Manage Triggers
Filter the Queried Results
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