TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology offer short intensive skills based training courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Professionals. We will issue each training participant with learning resources which they can refer to post 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.
We specialise in instructor led teaching with small groups. The training is hands on and delegates will practice the skills they acquire. Enable Technology training courses can be delivered at your offices. We can supply the necessary software and computers. The course could also be scheduled at a socially distanced site near you in the Midlands. Every course can be modified to meet your bespoke requirements.
Taught courses are also available online. Course participants can join a a virtual classroom. They can talk to the tutor, share their screen and watch the tutor demonstrate each topic.
The Enable Technology team have had two decades of experience delivering technical training mainly in the Midlands region. Some of our clients are University of Birmingham, TalkTalk Direct Limited, Yell Group PLC, Capita Group PLC, GKN PLC, West Bromwich Building Society, Unipart Group and Aston University.
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 ... Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
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Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use Lookup Functions
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use Links and External References
Trace Cells
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use 3-D References
Collaborate on a Workbook
Forecast Data Trends
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 ... Preview and Print a Workbook
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Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Insert Functions
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Create Worksheet Formulas
Manage Worksheets
Apply Number Formats
Use Excel Commands
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Workbook Properties
Align Cell Contents
Getting Started with Excel
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Search for and Replace Data
Set Up the Page Layout
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 ... Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
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Filter Data
Use Specialized Functions
Create Charts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Query Data with Database Functions
Create a PivotTable
Work with Logical Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Create and Modify Tables
Analyze PivotTable Data
Modify and Format Charts
Sort Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A one day course introducing candidates to Power View and Power Pivot Excel tools.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Filtering Data
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Formatting Power View Data
Reducing Data Rows
Understanding Power Pivot
Working With Scene Options
Merging Queries
Working With Merged Queries
Working With Scenes
Power Pivot
Enabling Power Pivot
Understanding the Navigator Pane
The Advanced Editor
Switching Visualisations
Creating a New Query From a File
Adding a Data Column
Working With a Power View Object
Creating a Timeline
Tiling Data in Power View
Understanding Relational Data
Saving and Sharing Queries
Exporting a Tour as a Video
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 ... Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
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Understanding Error Handling
Working with Forms and Controls
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Working with the Command Button Control
Declaring Variables
Understanding Controls
Naming Procedures
Calling Procedures
Working with Inline Error Handling
Understanding Data Types
Debugging Code
Using the Toolbox
Creating an Event Procedure
Understanding the Err Object
Using Input Boxes
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Working with Properties
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 ... for in Loop Syntax
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Variables, Arrays and Operators
do while Loop Syntax
JavaScript Basics
Validating Checkboxes
Validating Radio Buttons
while Loop Syntax
Arrays
Passing Values to Functions
A Loosely-typed Language
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Conditionals
if - else if - else Conditions
JavaScript Form Validation
Methods
Built-in Functions vs Methods
Function Syntax
Square Bracket Notation
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 ... Logical Operators
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How to Create a Basic Plugin
Reserved Words
Does My Selection Contain Any Elements?
$.fn.toggle
Selecting Elements
Checking Types
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Testing Type
Events-
Cloning Elements
Moving, Copying, and Removing Elements
Breaking and Continuing
Ajax Events
Variable Definition
Use Event Delegation
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
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 ... Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
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Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Buttons and Linking Pages
Data-role
Overview
Dialogs
Buttons and Toolbars
Collapsible Blocks Events
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Page Transitions
Sending Emails
Video The Theme Framework
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Levels of Support
Sending SMS Texts
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day intensive Enable Technology course cover working with Microsoft Access forms, tables, queries and reports. Candidates will learn both how to build a Microsoft Access databases to store company information and produce automated reports that filter and aggregate data.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Macros on Forms
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Getting to Know Access
Database Security
Using a Navigation Form
Action Queries
Adding Records to a Table
Working With Records
Aggregation Queries
Creating Queries
Multi Table Queries
Querying Techniques
Designing a Lookup Database
Understanding VBA
Creating a Relational Database
Creating and Using Reports
An Introduction to VBA
Creating a Lookup Database
DIY Forms
Modifying Forms
Calculations in Queries
Database Wellness
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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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 ... Using Visual Basic Help
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Understanding Error Handling
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Why Program in Access?
Introduction to Programming in Access
Understanding Objects
Using the With Statement
Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Using Input Boxes
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Understanding the Err Object
Naming Procedures
Understanding the DoCmd Object
Setting Break Expressions
Understanding the Development Environment
Using Debugging Tools
Using the For...Next Structure
Working with the Code Editor
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
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 ... Loading into Power Pivot
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Transforming Data
Appending Operations
Understand the M interface.
Understand working with relational data.
Understand Power Query formulas.
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Working with Folders and Files
Combining Worksheets
Power Query Interface
Performing Merges
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Grouping Options
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Loading into Excel
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Power Users, Business Intelligence Developers and IT Professionals who will be involved with the development of Excel PowerPivot queries and tabular modelling. The course is intended to expose the delegates to the technology of DAX and to familiarise them with functionality of DAX at an advanced level.
Prior experience with Excel and Microsoft SQL query writing is useful.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Many-to-Many Relationships
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Explaining Syntax
Logical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Understanding Values
PowerPivot Data Model
Utilizing Operators
The CALCULATE Function
Mathematical Functions
Exploring Data Types
Date Functions
Working with Calendars
Single Table Evaluation Context
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Information Functions
Filter Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Text 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 ... Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
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Creating Power BI reports
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Power BI embedded
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Importing data into Power BI
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
The Power BI Interface
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Using the Power BI mobile app
The developer API
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Create relationships between data tables.
Create a Power BI dashboard
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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Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Explore Data in a Data Source View
Partition Writeback Calculations
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Supported Data Sources
Designing Aggregations
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Read Definition permissions
Database permissions
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Use a Template to Create an Action Deployment
Configure Measure Group Properties
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Add a Standard Action
Ragged Hierarchies
Set Partition Storage
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 ... Create and Manage Roles
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Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Hide or freeze columns
Sort Data in a Table
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Connect to a tabular model database
Object-level security
Change table, column
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Restore from Power Pivot
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Create a Calculated Table
Add columns to a table
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 ... Define and Use Variables and Parameters
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Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Managing with Control Flow
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Understanding Variables
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Creating Dynamic Packages
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
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 ... SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
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Working with Map Wizard
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Utilizing Charts
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Utilizing Lists
Examining Parameters
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Examining Security
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Exploring Matrix
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Working with Datasets
Understanding Report Parts
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
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 ... Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
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Sorting and grouping
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Mobile report publisher
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Data filters
Preparing data for mobile reports
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Reporting services components
Schedules
Report sub-reports
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Introduction to reporting services
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
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 ... Scope and Name Resolution
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Local Procedures and Functions
FOR UPDATE Cursors
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
Other Supplied Packages
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Character Data
LOB Locators
Subtypes
Maintaining Triggers
Record Variables
Records and Collections
Date Intervals
Assignment and Conversions
Closing Cursors
Creating a Stored Procedure
Internal LOBs
Structure of a Package
Conditional Statements IF/THEN
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 ... Creating Views
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Datatypes
Explicit Locking
Self Joins
Conversion Functions
Subqueries
Date Formats
Sample Database
Using SQL Functions
Compound Expressions
Outer Joins
Deleting a Table Definition
Constraints
Relational Database Management Systems
Literal Values
Data Manipulation and Transactions
SQL Functions
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE
Graphical Clients
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 ... Concatenation
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Outer Joins
Creating Views
Aliases
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
The NOT Operator
Case Sensitivity
DELETE
Renaming Tables
Calculated Fields
Table Aliases
Creating and Modifying Tables
Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
Comments
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Creating Tables
Relational Database Management System
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 the Package Execution Strategy
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Perform Transformation Tasks
Debug Package Execution Components
Secure Packages
Deploy SSIS Packages
Configure MDS
Overview of Data Warehouses
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Work with Windows Azure
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Create Expressions with Variables
Work with MDS Databases
Deploy a Control Flow
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day Transact SQL course introduces delegates to querying and manipulating data in Microsoft SQL Server. The course explores how to write select statements, join tables, create subqueries, write update, delete and insert statements. It differs from the generic SQL course in that if explores Microsoft SQL Server product specific functions and the notation associated with creating Microsoft SQL Server User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures and Triggers.
The course id practical, hands on and does not assume prior SQL or programming experience.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Insert Data
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Work with Binary Data Types
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with Predicates
Update Data
Work with Subqueries
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Sort the Queried Data
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Manage Stored Procedures
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Configure Indexes
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with System Databases
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