TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are a company that provides short intensive training courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts with development backgrounds. Every person attending a course will be provided with training materials and practice files to retain after the course. It is our company policy to provide training participants with ongoing support from the course Tutor. People who attend a course can contact the Tutor for as long as they need assistance after the training.
Our primary method of delivery is instructor led training coupled with practical hands on activities. We can deliver at your premises. We can provide the equipment. If delivery onsite is an issue we will organise a socially distanced venue near you in the Midlands. The syllabus can be adjusted and additional topics incorporated if helpful.
We also deliver this course online. Delegates participate in a virtual class and can both talk to and share their screen with the tutor.
The Enable group of companies has been delivering technical training principally in the Midlands region for twenty years. Our clients include: Birmingham City Council, Royal Air Force, Capita Group PLC, West Bromwich Building Society, Aston University, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, South Staffordshire Water PLC and DHL Express.
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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Trace Cells
Use Lookup Functions
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use 3-D References
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Apply Data Validation
Collaborate on a Workbook
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Forecast Data Trends
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use Links and External References
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
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 ... Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
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Align Cell Contents
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Preview and Print a Workbook
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Create Worksheet Formulas
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Use Excel Commands
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Apply Number Formats
Set Up the Page Layout
Manage Workbook Properties
Search for and Replace Data
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Apply Text Formats
Insert Functions
Manage Worksheets
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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Use Specialized Functions
Create a PivotTable
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Present Data with PivotCharts
Sort Data
Create Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Modify and Format Charts
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Filter Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Logical Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Analyze PivotTable Data
Create and Modify Tables
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 Power View Fields
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Understanding Get & Transform
Working With Data Model Fields
Power Pivot
Reducing Data Rows
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Working With Mapping Confidence
Understanding Power View
Creating a New Query From a File
Working With Scenes
Using Calculated Fields
Creating a Calculated Field
Working With Height and Category
Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Working With the Data Model
Saving and Sharing Queries
Adding a Data Column
Adding More Power Views
Navigating a Data Map
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 ... Working with the PivotFields Collection
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Using Message Boxes
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Using Intrinsic Constants
Understanding Collections
Using the Toolbox
Working with Control Appearance
Working with Forms and Controls
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Working with the PivotTable Objects
Using Input Boxes
Understanding the Err Object
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Naming Procedures
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 ... Basic Rules
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Associative Arrays
String(object)
The this Object
JavaScript Basics
typeof Operator
Working with Images
do while Loop Syntax
Built-in Functions vs Methods
if - else if - else Conditions
Strings
Validating a Registration Form
The HTML DOM
Validating Text areas
Validating Select Menus
A Loosely-typed Language
Backward Compatibility
Built-In JavaScript Objects
JavaScript Syntax
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 ... Events-
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$ vs $()
Attributes
Dimensions
Choosing Selectors
Data Methods
jQuery Core-
Getters and Setters
JavaScript Basics-
Creating New Elements
Namespacing Events
Key Concepts
Manipulating Elements
Data Types
Ajax Events
$.fn.hover
The while Loop
Append New Content outside of a Loop
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 ... Accessibility Support
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Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Making Calls
Progressive Enhancement
Lists and Buttons
Sending SMS Texts
Overview
Overriding Themes with Custom CSS Plugins
Buttons and Linking Pages
Data-role
Levels of Support
Page Transitions
Collapsible Blocks Events
Using Others' Plugins
PhoneGap
Creating Your Own Plugin
Video The Theme Framework
Virtual Integration with the Phone
plugin Architecture
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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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 ... Querying Techniques
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Creating a Relational Database
Getting to Know Access
Data Validation
Action Queries
Understanding VBA
Creating Queries
Creating and Using Reports
An Introduction to VBA
Creating and Using Macros
Navigation Pane Protection
Importing and Exporting Records
Formatting Tables
DIY Forms
Working With Records
Database Wellness
Modifying Forms
Creating and Using Forms
Macro Techniques
Parameter Queries
Aggregation Queries
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course introduces participants to programme using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). We don't assume any prior programming background. Essentially candidates will learn how to create distributed scalable Access applications.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Using the For Each...Next Structure
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Understanding the DoCmd Object
Working with Methods
Determining the Value of Expressions
Working with Variable Scope
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with Properties
Working with Procedures and Functions
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Working with Recordsets
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Controlling Program Execution
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Understanding the Err Object
Declaring Variables
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Calling Procedures
Working with Variable Lifetime
Understanding the Form Object
Debugging Code
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 ... Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
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Importing Data
Understand the M interface.
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Power Query Interface
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understand Power Query formulas.
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Working with Folders and Files
Transforming Data
Loading into Power Pivot
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand working with relational data.
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Appending Operations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
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 ... Understanding Values
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Introduction to DAX
Working with Calendars
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Exploring Data Types
Conversion Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Introduction to DAX
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Logical Functions
Date Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Explaining Syntax
Utilizing Operators
Statistical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Filter Functions
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Text Functions
Information 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 ... Importing different data sources into Power BI
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Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
The developer API
Creating Power BI reports
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Power BI embedded
Create relationships between data tables.
The Power BI Interface
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Connecting to Power BI data
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Importing data into Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
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 ... Define Time Intelligence
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Set Data Source Properties
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Backup Options Restore Options
Partition Writeback Calculations
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Deploy Analysis Services Projects
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Delete a Data Source
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
Add a Standard Action
Database permissions
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
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 ... Analyze in Excel
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Manage Roles by using SSMS
Delete Relationships
Add a table Delete a Table
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Sort Data in a Table
Create a Calculated Column
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Change table, column
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Create and Manage Roles
Delete a Column
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Import from Power Pivot
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Tabular model designer
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Set the Data Type of a Column
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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Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Working with XML
Understanding Variables
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Working in the Explore Window
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Coding the Script Task
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 Table or Matrix Wizard
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Utilizing Charts
Examining Maps
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Mastering Data Region(s)
Working with Map Wizard
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Examining Security
Exploring Gauges
Planning Your Reports
Examining Management
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Exploring Subscriptions
Utilizing Lists
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 ... Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
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Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Images and charts
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Creating a report with the report wizard
Overview of mobile reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Schedules
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Report sub-reports
Report parameters
Data filters
Introduction to reporting services
Configuring data access with report builder
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Configuring data access with report designer
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Report subscription and delivery Administering 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 ... Cursor Parameters
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BULK COLLECT Clause
The DBMS_METADATA Package
Assignment and Conversions
Multi-Row Queries
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
LOB Locators
Beyond Declarative Integrity
Selecting into a Variable
Collection Methods
Package Variables
REF CURSOR Variables
Stored Procedures and Functions
Maintaining Stored Programs
Generating an Error
External LOBs
Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
FOR UPDATE Cursors
Networking Packages
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 ... Connecting to a SQL Database
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Constraints
NULL Values
Graphical Clients
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables
Inline Constraints
Scalar Functions
Loading Tables From External Sources
Correlated Subqueries
Explicit Locking
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE
Buffer Manipulation Commands
Creating Views
String Functions
Sample Database
Modifying Table Definitions
The SQL Buffer
Oracle Pseudocolumns
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 ... Relationships
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Primary Keys
Columns
The BETWEEN Operator
CASE syntax
Mathematical Calculations
Creating Views
Order of Evaluation Advanced SELECTs
Creating Stored Procedures
Renaming Tables
Conditional Processing with CASE
The LIKE Operator
Checking for NULL
Common String Functions
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Foreign Keys
Concatenation
Checking Multiple Conditions
Whitespace and Semi-colons
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 ... Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
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Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Secure Packages
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Deploy SSIS Packages
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Create an SSIS Project
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Create Fact Tables
Work with Windows Azure
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Profile OLTP Data
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Work with MDS Databases
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Configure MDS
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 ... Assign Aliases Using Queries
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Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Manage Views
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Work with Set Operators
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Implement Error Handling
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Manage Query Plans
Overview of SQL Server
Update Data
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with T-SQL Statements
Insert Data
Work with Variables and Batches
Work with Window Functions
Write SELECT Statements
Manage Triggers
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