TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Professionals. Every course participant is given courseware which they can refer to after the training. If delegates have have questions about after the course they are welcome to contact the course Tutor. This post training support is ongoing.
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. Alternatively we could schedule a course at a local socially distanced venue 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.
We have two decades of delivering technical training predominantly in the West Midlands. Some of our clients are West Bromwich Building Society, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, Carillion PLC, Birmingham City Council, TalkTalk Direct Limited, Norwich Union PLC, Royal & Sun Alliance Group PLC and Birmingham City 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 ... Forecast Data Trends
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Use Links and External References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use Lookup Functions
Trace Cells
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Apply Data Validation
Collaborate on a Workbook
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use 3-D References
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
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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Preview and Print a Workbook
Manage Worksheets
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Apply Number Formats
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Apply Text Formats
Search for and Replace Data
Getting Started with Excel
Manage Workbook Properties
Align Cell Contents
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Insert Functions
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Navigate the Excel User Interface
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 ... Use Specialized Functions
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Create and Modify Tables
Modify and Format Charts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Create a PivotTable
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Analyze PivotTable Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Create Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Sort Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
Filter Data
Work with Logical Functions
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
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 ... Tiling Data in Power View
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Creating a Power Map Tour
Editing Query Steps
Merging Queries
Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Formatting Data Model Fields
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Enabling Power Pivot
Working With Layers
Working With Time Settings
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Adding Titles and Images
Working With Power View Fields
Changing a Power Pivot View
Connecting to a Data Source
Enabling Power View
Saving and Sharing Queries
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Working With Location Fields
Navigating a Data Map
Adding a Data Column
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 ... Understanding Controls
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Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Using Input Boxes
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Creating a Sub Procedure
Working with the Code Editor
Debugging Code
Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
Working with Inline Error Handling
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Understanding the Err Object
Handling Errors
Working with the Label Control
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Creating a Standard Module
Using Message Boxes
Understanding Objects
Understanding Objects
Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
Working with Control Appearance
Understanding Constants
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 ... Conditionals
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Methods
do while Loop Syntax
while Loop Syntax
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Square Bracket Notation
Image Rollovers
Validating Checkboxes
Basic Rules
Preloading
typeof Operator
Built-in Functions vs Methods
JavaScript Basics
Function Syntax
Returning Values from Functions
Number(object)
The getElementById() Method
Conditionals and Loops
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 ... Manipulating Elements
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Creating New Elements
The Module Pattern
Cache Length during Loops
About Custom Events
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Testing Type
Checking Types
Key Concepts
Selecting Elements
Conditional Code
Cloning Elements
Functions as Arguments
Feature and Browser Detection
Best Performance Practices-
Using Functions
Reserved Words
Specificity
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
Collapsible Blocks Events
Accessibility Support
Hosting vs. CDN
Levels of Support
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Using Others' Plugins
Making Calls
Dialogs
Creating Your Own Plugin
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Sliders
Overview
Sending Emails
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
PhoneGap
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course in which participants learn how to build and interrogate a Microsoft Access database. The course covers working with tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. No prior knowledge of Access is assumes but the course progresses to advanced topics.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... An Introduction to VBA
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Calculations in Queries
Modifying Forms
Action Queries
Macro Techniques
Using a Navigation Form
Data Validation
Aggregation Queries
Importing and Exporting Records
Creating and Using Forms
Adding Transactional Records
Understanding VBA
Macros on Forms
Working With Records
Querying Techniques
Formatting Tables
Modifying Table Structures
Setting Table Relationships
Adding Records to a Table
Parameter Queries
DIY Forms
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 ... Working with Events
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Using Debugging Tools
Using Intrinsic Functions
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Understanding the Order of Events
Working with Boolean Expressions
Using Intrinsic Constants
Working with Variable Scope
Understanding the Form Object
Creating a Standard Module
Understanding Classes and Objects
Naming Procedures
Understanding Collections
Understanding Modules
Using Message Boxes
Understanding the DoCmd Object
Debugging Code
Understanding Error Handling
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 working with relational data.
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Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Appending Operations
Working with Folders and Files
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Loading into Excel
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Power Query Interface
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Loading Data
Using Ranges in Excel
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand the M interface.
Grouping Options
Loading into Power Pivot
Importing Data
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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The CALCULATE Function
Understanding Values
Conversion Functions
Utilizing Operators
Logical Functions
Exploring Data Types
Aggregation Functions
Statistical Functions
Mathematical Functions
Information Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Filter Functions
Text Functions
Working with Calendars
Introduction to DAX
Single Table Evaluation Context
Many-to-Many Relationships
PowerPivot Data Model
Date 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 ... Power BI desktop queries
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Importing different data sources into Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Managing a Power BI solution
Power BI embedded
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Create relationships between data tables.
Importing data into Power BI
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
The developer API
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 ... Batch Processing Remote Processing
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Create an Analysis Services Project
Create Named Sets
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Configure Measure Group Properties
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
Create Remote Partitions
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
BI Wizard
Explore Data in a Data Source View
Create Calculated Members
Data Source Views
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Move an Analysis Services Database
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
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 ... Import data by using a native query
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Object-level security
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Data sources supported in tabular 1400 models
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Row filter mappings
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Change table, column
Connect to a tabular model database
Version comparison
Analyze in Excel
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Add columns to a table
Hide or freeze columns
DirectQuery Mode
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Sort Data in a Table
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Process Tabular Model Partitions
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 ... Working with XML
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Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Creating Dynamic Packages
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Using the Workflow Tasks
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Coding the Script Task
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Understanding Packages
The SQL Server Integration Service
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Overview of Containers
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
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 ... Utilizing Charts
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Working with Expressions
Examining Management
Working with Map Wizard
Formatting Reports
Utilizing Data Sources
Using Tables
Understanding Report Parts
Working with Datasets
Exploring Matrix
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Examining Parameters
Exploring Gauges
Mastering Data Region(s)
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Understanding Visualizations
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 ... Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
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Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Mobile report publisher
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Creating a report with the report wizard
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Introduction to reporting services
Report parameters
Overview of mobile reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Report sub-reports
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Configuring data access with report designer
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Data filters
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 ... Networking Packages
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System Triggers
Comments and Labels
Temporary LOBs
Calling a Stored Function
Character Data
Beyond Declarative Integrity
Internal LOBs
Privileges for Stored Programs
Triggers
Creating Packages
Calling a Stored Procedure
PL/SQL Blocks and Programs
Subtypes
Cursor Parameters
Large Object Types
Records and Collections
Dependencies and Validation
Named Parameter Notation
Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
Closing Cursors
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 ... Concurrency
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Introduction to SQL
SQL Functions
Outer Joins
SQL Queries
Data Definition and Control Statements
Views
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE
Subqueries
Date Formats
Joining Tables
Nulls and DISTINCT
Combining SELECT Statements
The Aggregate Functions
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques
Transaction Management
Graphical Clients
Selecting from Multiple Tables
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This hands on SQL (Structured Query Language) course will equip participants the skills necessary to extract filtered data from all of the leading database platforms. No prior knowledge is assumed. Participants will learn how to extract data from a relational database, create aggregated grouped reports, update, insert and delete data, create tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Case Sensitivity
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Sorting By a Single Column
Common String Functions
Creating Views
Renaming Tables
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Primary Keys
Adding and Dropping Columns
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Creating Tables
Benefits of Stored Procedures
Dropping Tables
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 ... Create Fact Tables
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Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Profile OLTP Data
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Configure MDS
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Deploy SSIS Packages
Create Dimensions
Secure Packages
Securing Packages and Databases
Work with Windows Azure
Overview of Data Warehouses
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Deploy a Control Flow
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 ... Work with String and Numeric Data Types
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Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Update Data
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Work with Binary Data Types
Overview of T-SQL
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with Variables and Batches
Sort the Queried Data
Write SELECT Statements
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
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