TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology specialise in succinct skills based training. The tutor teaching the course will be an experienced developer and Microsoft certified professional. Every course participant will receives course practice files and course resources that can be referenced post training. 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.
Enable Technology offers instructor led training taught by technology specialists. Our training courses can be delivered onsite at your location. You simply need to provide a room. We can supply the equipment and software. Another option is we can organise a local socially distanced training site in the Midlands. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.
courses are also available online. Delegates join a virtual classroom and participate in a real time instructor led course. Delegates can see the tutors screen, ask questions real time and share their screen with the tutor.
In the Midlands the Enable Technology team have been providing technical training since 1998. Our clients include: Keele University, Loughborough University, Cadbury PLC, Halfords Group PLC, Nuclear Engineering Services, TalkTalk Direct Limited, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham and GKN PLC.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality. You will:
Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Share and protect workbooks.
Automate workbook functionality.
Use Lookup functions and formula auditing.
Forecast data.
Create sparklines and map data. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Use Lookup Functions
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Forecast Data Trends
Use 3-D References
Apply Data Validation
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Trace Cells
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use Links and External References
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Collaborate on a Workbook
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 ... Align Cell Contents
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Apply Number Formats
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Create Worksheet Formulas
Getting Started with Excel
Insert Functions
Use Excel Commands
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Preview and Print a Workbook
Manage Worksheets
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Set Up the Page Layout
Search for and Replace Data
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Manage Workbook Properties
Apply Text 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 ... Work with Logical Functions
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Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create and Modify Tables
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Analyze PivotTable Data
Create a PivotTable
Modify and Format Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Create Charts
Filter Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Sort Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Present Data with PivotCharts
Use Specialized Functions
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
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 ... Connecting to a Data Source
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Working With Location Fields
Understanding Power View
Working With Layers
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Understanding Get & Transform
Working With the Data Model
Switching Visualisations
The Advanced Editor
Reducing Data Rows
Creating a Power Map Tour
Creating a Timeline
Using Calculated Fields
Understanding Relational Data
Understanding the Query Editor
Working With Measure Fields
Creating a New Query From a File
Formatting Data Model Fields
Navigating a Data Map
Understanding Power Pivot
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 ... Debugging Code
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Understanding Procedures
Working with Procedures and Functions
Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Using Visual Basic Help
Understanding the Err Object
Working with the Frame Control
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Working with the PivotTable Objects
Getting Started
Understanding Objects
Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Working with Option Button Controls
Understanding the Development Environment
Declaring Variables
Populating a Control
Working with UserForm Properties, Events, and Methods
Understanding Errors
Creating a Standard Module
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 ... Accessing Form Data
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Square Bracket Notation
Strings
Associative Arrays
JavaScript Syntax
Properties
if - else if - else Conditions
Dot Notation
typeof Operator
JavaScript Form Validation
Basic Rules
Validating Select Menus
Passing Values to Functions
Conditionals and Loops
Validating Text areas
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Number(object)
Returning Values from Functions
Built-in Functions vs Methods
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 ... Managing Effects
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Use $.data Instead of $.fn.data
Optimizing Your Code: The RequireJS Build Tool
Key Concepts
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Refining and Filtering Selections
Closures
Utility Methods
Testing Type
Disconnecting Events
Events-
Avoid the Universal Selector
Objects
Connecting Events to Elements
Variable Definition
The Module Pattern
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 ... Ajax-driven Page Navigation
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HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Progressive Enhancement
Sliders
PhoneGap
Dialogs Widgets and UI
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Lists and Buttons
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Dialogs
Collapsible Blocks Events
Creating Your Own Plugin
Overview
Levels of Support
plugin Architecture
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 ... Data Validation
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Multi Table Queries
Modifying Forms
Adding Records to a Table
DIY Forms
An Introduction to VBA
Database Security
Querying Techniques
Creating a Lookup Database
Navigation Pane Protection
Working With Records
Macros on Forms
Macro Techniques
Calculations in Queries
Parameter Queries
Relational Database Design
Creating and Using Reports
Understanding VBA
Designing a Lookup Database
Adding Transactional Records
Getting to Know Access
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course introduces candidates to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming. Participants can use VBA to build distributed fully automated Access database applications. No prior programming background is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with the Code Editor
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Understanding Modules
Setting Breakpoints
Understanding Constants
Working with the Application Object
Why Program in Access?
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Working with Methods
Calling Procedures
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Creating a Sub Procedure
Using the With Statement
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Understanding Objects
Using Message Boxes
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Creating a Function Procedure
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 ... Combining Worksheets
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Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Grouping Options
Transforming Data
Working with Folders and Files
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Loading into Excel
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Performing Merges
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand the M interface.
Loading Data
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Loading into Power Pivot
Understand Power Query formulas.
Power Query Interface
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Appending Operations
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 ... Working with Calendars
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Utilizing Operators
Explaining Syntax
Exploring Data Types
Understanding Values
Filter Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Logical Functions
Date Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Mathematical Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
PowerPivot Data Model
Conversion Functions
Information Functions
Introduction to DAX
Text Functions
Statistical 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 ... The Power BI Interface
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Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
The developer API
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Managing a Power BI solution
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Importing data into Power BI
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Power BI embedded
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Create a Power BI dashboard
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Power BI desktop queries
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
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 a Data Source View
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Data Source object permissions
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Define Time Intelligence
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Create an Analysis Services Project
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Configure Measure Group Properties
Add a Standard Action
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Define a Regular Relationship and Regular Relationship Properties
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Create Calculated Members
KPIs Actions
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 from Analysis Services
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Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Import from Power View
Add a table Delete a Table
Impersonation
Hide or freeze columns
Sort Data in a Table
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Set the Data Type of a Column
Import from Power Pivot
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Data types supported
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
Delete Relationships
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 ... Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
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Working with XML
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Understanding Variables
Understanding Packages
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Creating Dynamic Packages
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Using the Workflow Tasks
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Managing with Control Flow
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Examining the SSIS Engine
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
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 Matrix
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Working with Datasets
Utilizing Data Sources
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Exploring Subscriptions
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Formatting Reports
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Examining Maps
Examining Security
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Working with Expressions
Planning Your Reports
Utilizing Lists
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
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 ... Implementing report filters and parameters Visualizsng Data with Report Services
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Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Overview of mobile reports
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Images and charts
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Configuring data access with report designer
Data filters
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Preparing data for mobile reports
Sorting and grouping
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Creating a report with the report wizard
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 ... BULK COLLECT Clause
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Nesting Blocks
Calling a Stored Function
Maintaining Stored Programs
Closing Cursors
Iterating Through Collections
Anchored Types
Conditional Statements CASE
Using VARRAYs
Types of Triggers
Row-Level Triggers
Declaring and Opening Cursors
The DBMS_LOB Package
Oracle-Supplied Packages
PL/SQL Stored Program Compilation
Cascading Triggers and Mutating Tables
Character Data
Compile-Time Warnings
The Cursor FOR Loop
Subtypes
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 ... Data Definition and Control Statements
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Data Manipulation and Transactions
Oracle Versioning and History
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques
Relational Database and SQL Overview
Graphical Clients
Sequences
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables
Controlling Access to Your Tables
SQL Functions
Grouping Rows
Data Inconsistencies
Intervals
Concurrency
Constraints
Combining SELECT Statements
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Buffer Manipulation Commands
Subqueries
Correlated Subqueries
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 ... The LIKE Operator
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Relational Database Management System
The NOT Operator
Conditional Processing with CASE
Selecting All Columns in All Rows
Common Math Functions
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
The BETWEEN Operator
Table Aliases
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Sorting By Column Position
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Checking for Equality
Foreign Keys
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 an SSIS Project
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Examine MSI Packages
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Securing Packages and Databases
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Deploy a Control Flow
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Create Fact Tables
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Configure MDS
Perform Transformation Tasks
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Create Expressions with Variables
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
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 ... Manage Stored Procedures
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Work with Window Functions
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Configure Indexes
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Sort the Queried Data
Implement Error Handling
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Delete Data
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Work with Predicates
Work with T-SQL Statements
Write SELECT Statements
Analyze Data from Query Plans
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