TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. The person delivering the course will be a Microsoft Solutions Expert (MCSE). Everyone attending a course receives learning resources which also serves as a reference source after the course. Anyone attending the course can contact the Tutor for as long as they like after the course. The ongoing support by a Microsoft expert is an important part of the service we offer.
Our primary method of delivery is instructor led training coupled with practical hands on activities. Enable Technology training courses can be delivered at your offices. We can supply the necessary software and computers. Another way we could deliver the course is at a local socially distanced training site. The syllabus can be modified to accommodate your specific training needs.
This course can also be delivered in a virtual classroom. Delegates can log into a scheduled course, watch the tutor demonstrate tasks, ask questions and share their own screen.
Our teaching team have over twenty years continuous technical training experience. Our clients include: Loughborough University, Yell Group PLC, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Unipart Group, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, EDF Energy PLC, Birmingham City University and Keele 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 ... Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
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Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Trace Cells
Forecast Data Trends
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Apply Data Validation
Collaborate on a Workbook
Use Links and External References
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use 3-D References
Use Lookup Functions
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
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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Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Align Cell Contents
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Manage Worksheets
Use Excel Commands
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Workbook Properties
Preview and Print a Workbook
Create Worksheet Formulas
Search for and Replace Data
Apply Text Formats
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Insert Functions
Set Up the Page Layout
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Number Formats
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
Work with functions.
Work with lists.
Analyze data.
Visualize data with charts.
Use PivotTables and PivotCharts. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Modify and Format Charts
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Work with Logical Functions
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Use Specialized Functions
Analyze PivotTable Data
Sort Data
Create and Modify Tables
Create Charts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Filter Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Create a PivotTable
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Work with Date and Time Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
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 ... Formatting Data Model Fields
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Working With Time Settings
Formatting Power View Data
Changing the Look
Working With Data Model Fields
Working With Measure Fields
Adding Titles and Images
Using Calculated Fields
Connecting to a Data Source
Creating a Power View Sheet
Enabling Power View
Transforming Data
Working With Mapping Confidence
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Power Map
Managing Data Columns
Working With Merged Queries
Power View
Working With Height and Category
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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Understanding Objects
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Running a Macro
Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Setting the Tab Order
Understanding UserForms
Using Visual Basic Help
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Working with the Text Box Control
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Working with Option Button Controls
Using the With Statement
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Understanding Constants
Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
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 ... Validating Checkboxes
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while Loop Syntax
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Properties
Conditionals
for in Loop Syntax
Image Rollover Function
Validating Radio Buttons
String(object)
Image Rollovers
The HTML DOM
The this Object
Associative Arrays
Validating Select Menus
Arrays
Working with Images
do while Loop 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 ... The while Loop
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Key Concepts
Traversing
$.ajax Options
$.fn.load
The Setup
Managing Effects
Selecting Form Elements
The Module Pattern
Plugins-
Don't Act on Absent Elements
Namespacing Events
Creating Reusable Modules with RequireJS
Connecting Events to Elements
Custom Events-
Same-origin Policy and JSONP
jQuery Core-
Refining and Filtering Selections
Conclusion
Managing Dependencies
Cache Length during Loops
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 ... What Is jQuery Mobile?
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Overview
Themes and Swatches
Basic Page Template
Virtual Integration with the Phone
ThemeRoller
Collapsible Blocks Events
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Buttons and Linking Pages
Lists and Buttons
PhoneGap
Video The Theme Framework
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Levels of Support
Sending Emails
Data-role
Sending SMS Texts
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course. We show candidates how to design and build tables, forms and reports. Participants will learn how to create reports based on queries which filter and aggregate the data. No prior Access experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Navigation Pane Protection
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Database Wellness
Sorting and Filtering
Multi Table Queries
Formatting Tables
Adding Records to a Table
Getting to Know Access
Understanding VBA
DIY Forms
Macros on Forms
Creating Queries
Creating a Relational Database
Data Validation
Using a Navigation Form
Adding Transactional Records
Modifying Forms
Querying Techniques
Modifying Table Structures
Setting Table Relationships
Aggregation Queries
Creating a Lookup Database
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This short intensive course teaches participants how to fully automate and extend the functionality of Microsoft Access. This programming course assumes no prior knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Delegates will learn how to build user defined functions, create sub procedures and connect remotely to external data sources.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Why Program in Access?
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Locking Records for Updating
Understanding the Order of Events
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Using Input Boxes
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Using Visual Basic Help
Working with the Application Object
Using the For...Next Structure
Declaring Variables
Stepping through Code
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Setting Break Expressions
Understanding Classes and Objects
Introduction to Programming in Access
Understanding Error Handling
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
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 ... Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
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Combining Worksheets
Importing Data
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand working with relational data.
Loading into Excel
Grouping Options
Appending Operations
Understand Power Query formulas.
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Loading Data
Understand the M interface.
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Performing Merges
Transforming Data
Loading into Power Pivot
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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Single Table Evaluation Context
Utilizing Operators
Filter Functions
Aggregation Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Explaining Syntax
Mathematical Functions
Information Functions
Introduction to DAX
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Logical Functions
Date Functions
Working with Calendars
Exploring Data Types
Understanding Values
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Text Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Conversion Functions
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course is intended for Managers, Report Developers and Data Participants who will learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to transform organisational data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking. This course covers both Power BI On Line and Power BI desktop.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
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Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Connecting to Power BI data
Power BI embedded
Power BI desktop queries
The developer API
Using the Power BI mobile app
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Create a Power BI dashboard
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
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 ... Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
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KPIs Actions
Database permissions
Delete a Data Source
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Dimension permissions
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Create Calculated Members
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Read Definition permissions
Processing Options and Settings
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Backup Options Restore Options
Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
Create an Analysis Services Project
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
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 ... Change table, column
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Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Sort Data in a Table
Set the Data Type of a Column
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Create a New Tabular Model Project
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Create a Calculated Table
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Rename a Table or Column
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Import from Power View
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
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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Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Examining the SSIS Engine
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
The SQL Server Integration Service
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Understanding Packages
Using the Workflow Tasks
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Working in the Explore Window
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Moving Data with Data Flow
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 ... Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
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Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Using Tables
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
Mastering Data Region(s)
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Formatting Reports
Examining Management
Examining Security
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Understanding Report Parts
Utilizing Lists
Utilizing Chart Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Exploring Subscriptions
Exploring Gauges
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 ... Drillthrough in mobile reports
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Sorting and grouping
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Data filters
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Configuring data access with report builder
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Schedules
Configuring data access with report designer
Preparing data for mobile reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
Introduction to reporting services
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Report parameters
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 ... Selecting into a Variable
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Overloading Package Functions and Procedures
Cursors
WHILE and FOR Loops
Structure of a Package
Character Data
Anchored Types
Oracle-Supplied Packages
Cascading Triggers and Mutating Tables
PL/SQL Blocks and Programs
Creating a Stored Function
Subtypes
Packages
Calling a Stored Procedure
Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
Compile-Time Warnings
Dependencies and Validation
Loops
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 ... Conversion Functions
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Data Manipulation and Transactions
NULL Values
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Other Database Objects
String Functions
Data Inconsistencies
Relational Database and SQL Overview
Datatypes
Data Definition and Control Statements
Transaction Management
Grouping Rows
Nulls and DISTINCT
Defining Tables
Subqueries
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
Self Joins
The SELECT Statement
The DELETE statement
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 ... Benefits of Views
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Aggregate Functions
Dropping Views
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Multi-table Joins
Dropping Tables
Relational Database Management System
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Checking for Inequality
Selecting Distinct Records
Creating Tables
Relational Databases
Subqueries
Creating Tables
NULL Values
Primary Keys
Comments
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 ... Introduction to Data Warehouses
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Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Work with Windows Azure
Examine MSI Packages
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Secure Packages
Create Dimensions
Deploy SSIS Packages
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Create Expressions with Variables
Create Fact Tables
Securing Packages and Databases
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Overview of Data Warehouses
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this two day intensive course you will learn how to create queries to retrieve, add, update, and report from your SQL Server database. You will sort and aggregate data, use built-in functions, create stored procedures, subqueries, table operators, set operators, conditional operators, views, indexes, and explore SQL Server error handling features.
The course is particularly suitable for Data Analysts or candidates involved in retrieving and reporting business and management information. No prior SQL knowledge is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Work with Window Functions
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Insert Data
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Update Data
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Implement Error Handling
Delete Data
Work with Predicates
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Work with Subqueries
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
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