TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology offer short intensive skills based training courses. We guarantee the training will be delivered by a Microsoft certified expert. We will issue each training participant with learning resources which they can refer to post training. We offer all delegates open ended post training support. Delegates can contact the Tutor after the course with queries.
training courses are instructor led and task based. Participants get to practice new skills in a controlled environment. We are set up to deliver training courses onsite at your premises. We also offer the option of scheduling of course at a socially distanced venue near you in the Midlands. We are happy to discuss customising the course content should you have particular training requirements.
We can also deliver courses through an online virtual classroom. You log onto a scheduled virtual classroom, can view the tutor and exercise demonstrations, ask questions and allow the tutor to share your screen if need help completing the course exercises.
The Enable Technology group of companies has been operating continuously providing IT training since 1998. Our clients include: Barclays Bank PLC, Birmingham City University, University of Birmingham, GKN PLC, Royal & Sun Alliance Group PLC, West Bromwich Building Society, Birmingham City Council 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 ... Forecast Data Trends
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Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use Lookup Functions
Trace Cells
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Links and External References
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use 3-D References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
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 Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
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Navigate in Excel for the Web
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Getting Started with Excel
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Apply Text Formats
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Set Up the Page Layout
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Search for and Replace Data
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Worksheets
Use Excel Commands
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Create Worksheet Formulas
Apply Number Formats
Preview and Print a Workbook
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Manage Workbook Properties
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
Work with functions.
Work with lists.
Analyze data.
Visualize data with charts.
Use PivotTables and PivotCharts. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Create and Modify Tables
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Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Modify and Format Charts
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Present Data with PivotCharts
Query Data with Database Functions
Create Charts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Use Specialized Functions
Filter Data
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create a PivotTable
Analyze PivotTable Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Logical Functions
Sort Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
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 Power View Sheet
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Navigating a Data Map
Managing Data Columns
Formatting Power View Data
Formatting Data Model Fields
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Filtering in Power View
Using Calculated Fields
Working With Mapping Confidence
Working With a Power View Object
Understanding Get & Transform
Creating a Calculated Field
Understanding the Query Editor
Transforming Data
Working With Measure Fields
Exporting a Tour as a Video
Creating a New Query From the Web
Working With Scenes
Working With Scene Options
Understanding Power Map
Tiling Data in Power View
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 ... Creating a Standard Module
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Working with the PivotFields Collection
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Getting Started
Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Using Message Boxes
Working with Forms and Controls
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Running a Macro
Working with the Frame Control
Creating an Event Procedure
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Using Debugging Tools
Using Break Mode during Run mode
Understanding Modules
Working with the Combo Box Control
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Using Input Boxes
Understanding Controls
Working with Inline Error Handling
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 ... Array Properties and Methods
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Passing Values to Functions
isNaN(object)
Accessing Form Data
Working with Images
Dot Notation
Switch / Case
Conditionals and Loops
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
String(object)
Validating Radio Buttons
Image Rollovers
Properties
JavaScript Variables
Preloading
JavaScript Basics
The this Object
The HTML DOM
Image Rollover Function
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 ... Effects-
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Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Using CSS Classes for Styling
Conditionals
Custom Events-
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Basic Operators
Finding and Evaluating Plugins
Traversing
Built-in Effects
Triggering Event Handlers
Selecting Form Elements
Saving Selections
Ajax and Forms
Key Concepts
Conclusion
Chaining
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 ... Sliders
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Hosting vs. CDN
Video The Theme Framework
Themes and Swatches
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Buttons and Linking Pages
Data-role
ThemeRoller
Overview
Progressive Enhancement
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Basic Page Template
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Sending SMS Texts
plugin Architecture
Creating Your Own Plugin
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 ... Creating and Using Reports
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Macro Techniques
Modifying Table Structures
Setting Table Relationships
Adding Records to a Table
Understanding VBA
Adding Transactional Records
Calculations in Queries
Designing a Lookup Database
Creating Queries
DIY Forms
Querying Techniques
Creating a Lookup Database
Creating a Relational Database
Modifying Forms
Multi Table Queries
Sorting and Filtering
Importing and Exporting Records
Creating and Using Macros
Action Queries
Creating and Using Forms
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day short intensive course introduces candidates to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming. We don't assume any prior programming experience. Candidates will learn how to build and use user defined functions, manipulate data, build switchboards and fully automate Microsoft Access applications.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understanding the Order of Events
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Using the For Each...Next Structure
Working with Inline Error Handling
Understanding Constants
Working with Methods
Introduction to Programming in Access
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Using Input Boxes
Creating a Function Procedure
Using the With Statement
Using the For...Next Structure
Using Debugging Tools
Declaring Variables
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Working with the Code Editor
Calling Procedures
Using Visual Basic Help
Understanding the Development Environment
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course familiarises the participant with Microsoft Power Query, a revolutionary data tool for Excel that allows you to intuitively discover and automate the import, transformation, and combination of data across a variety of data sources for use in Excel and Microsoft Power BI. Power Query is a free add-in for Excel that enhances the self-service Business Intelligence experience in Excel. The course uses Excel 2016, however Power Query works with Excel 2010 and above.
Participants should be familiar with Excel and the concepts of datasets and basic reporting including the use of PivotTables.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
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Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Grouping Options
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Appending Operations
Transforming Data
Combining Worksheets
Understand Power Query formulas.
Importing Data
Performing Merges
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Loading into Power Pivot
Using Ranges in Excel
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understanding the Issues
Loading Data
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Power Query Interface
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
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 ... Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
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Filter Functions
Introduction to DAX
Information Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Statistical Functions
Aggregation Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Date Functions
Understanding Values
Logical Functions
Exploring Data Types
Conversion Functions
Explaining Syntax
Single Table Evaluation Context
Utilizing Operators
The CALCULATE Function
Text Functions
Mathematical Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
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 ... Connecting to Power BI data
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Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Create relationships between data tables.
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Create a Power BI dashboard
Creating Power BI reports
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Importing data into Power BI
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Power BI embedded
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Managing a Power BI solution
The Power BI Interface
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
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 ... Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
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Test an Action
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
Document and Script an Analysis Services Database
Set Data Source Properties
Multidimensional models
Processing Options and Settings
Use Aggregate Functions
Define Semiadditive Behavior
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
Database permissions
Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Data Source Views
Error Configuration Roles and 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 ... Data types supported
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Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
DirectQuery Mode
Import Data
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Hide or freeze columns
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Add columns to a table
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Create a Calculated Table
Import from Power View
Import from Power Pivot
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Rename a Table or Column
Object-level security
Sort Data in a Table
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
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 ... The SQL Server Integration Service
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Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Working in the Explore Window
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Examining the SSIS Engine
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Moving Data with Data Flow
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Understanding Variables
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
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 Gauges
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Working with Datasets
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Working with Map Wizard
Planning Your Reports
Examining Parameters
Utilizing Lists
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Understanding Report Parts
Utilizing Chart Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Working with Expressions
Mastering Data Region(s)
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
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 ... Work with expressions and embedded code.
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Report parameters
Creating a report with the report wizard
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Overview of mobile reports
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Formatting data
Reporting services components
Images and charts
Preparing data for mobile reports
Mobile report publisher
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Sorting and grouping
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Data filters
Configuring data access with report builder
Topics include Introduction to 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 ... VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
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Local Procedures and Functions
Maintaining Stored Programs
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
Creating a Stored Procedure
Beyond Declarative Integrity
Large Object Types
Triggers
WHILE and FOR Loops
Anchored Types
The DBMS_METADATA Package
Parameter Modes
The Package Interface and Implementation
Using Packages
The Implicit (SQL) Cursor
Other Supplied Packages
REF CURSOR Variables
Assignment and Conversions
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 ... Joining Tables
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Updatable Views
Datatypes
SQL Queries
Relational Database and SQL Overview
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Sequences
Deleting a Table Definition
Intervals
Combining SELECT Statements
Compound Expressions
Date Formats
Synonyms
Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
Data Inconsistencies
Nulls and DISTINCT
Inline Constraints
Transaction Management
Self Joins
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This practical hands on course assumes no prior SQL knowledge. Participants will learn how to query a relational database. At the end and the course delegates will be able to extract filtered information, group and aggregate data, write update, insert and delete SQL statements, create and edit tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Selecting All Columns in All Rows
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Renaming Tables
Dropping Tables
CASE syntax
Relationships
Creating Views
Columns
Sorting By a Single Column
Stored Procedures
Foreign Keys
NULL Values
Aggregate Functions
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Creating Stored Procedures
Checking for Equality
Concatenation
Checking for Inequality
Creating and Modifying Tables
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 ... Configure MDS
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Introduction to Data Warehouses
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Deploy SSIS Packages
Debug Package Execution Components
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Examine MSI Packages
Create Dimensions
Deploy a Control Flow
Create Expressions with Variables
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Create Fact Tables
Overview of Data Warehouses
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
- Course Outline
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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 ... Create Queries to Test Nullability
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Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Delete Data
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Overview of T-SQL
Filter the Queried Results
Work with System Databases
Manage Query Plans
Work with Variables and Batches
Work with Binary Data Types
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Sort the Queried Data
Work with Predicates
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Update Data
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
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