TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology provides practical skills based technology training. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Professionals. Every course participant is given courseware which they can refer to after the training. It is our policy to support delegates apply their new skill after the course. All candidate will be able to contact the course Tutor for as long as they feel they need help.
Enable Technology training courses are delivered as instructor led courses. We can bring the equipment necessary to deliver courses at your site. Alternatively we could schedule a course at an alternative training site in the Midlands. We will work with you prior to the course to tailor the syllabus to match your requirements.
We also deliver this course online through virtual classrooms. Delegates can join scheduled classes, view the tutors demonstrations, ask questions and share their screen with the trainer if they need assistance.
The Enable Technology group of companies has been operating continuously providing IT training since 1998. Our clients include: Nationwide Building Society Limited, University of Birmingham, Aston University, Norfolk Police Constabulary, GKN PLC, Barclays Bank PLC, South Staffordshire Water PLC and TalkTalk Direct Limited.
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 ... Trace Cells
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Collaborate on a Workbook
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Use Links and External References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use 3-D References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Apply Data Validation
Forecast Data Trends
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use Lookup Functions
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this course, you will learn fundamental Excel skills. You will:
Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
Format a worksheet and organize your data.
Print workbooks.
Manage the overall structure of your workbooks. - Some of the training topics covered include ... Preview and Print a Workbook
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Insert Functions
Manage Worksheets
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Use Excel Commands
Set Up the Page Layout
Manage Workbook Properties
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Text Formats
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Create Worksheet Formulas
Getting Started with Excel
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Apply Number Formats
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Search for and Replace Data
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
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 ... Query Data with Database Functions
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Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Analyze PivotTable Data
Modify and Format Charts
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Use Specialized Functions
Work with Date and Time Functions
Filter Data
Create a PivotTable
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Create and Modify Tables
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Present Data with PivotCharts
Create Charts
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Sort Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Logical Functions
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 ... Using Related Power Pivot Fields
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Understanding Power Map
Power Map
Using Calculated Fields
Managing Data Columns
Changing the Look
Creating a Timeline
Power Pivot
Updating a Power View Report
Power View
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Working With Mapping Confidence
Adding More Power Views
Connecting to a Data Source
Working With Merged Queries
Transforming Data
Editing Query Steps
Working With Power View Fields
Filtering in Power View
Working With Layers
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 ... Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
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Working with the Combo Box Control
Creating a Function Procedure
Using the With Statement
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Understanding Procedures
Working with Forms and Controls
Working with the Frame Control
Working with Methods
Handling Errors
Working with the Code Editor
Working with the PivotFields Collection
Recording a Macro
Understanding the Development Environment
Understanding PivotTables
Using Intrinsic Functions
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Working with the Label Control
Working with UserForm Properties, Events, and Methods
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 ... Dot Notation
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Returning Values from Functions
Variables, Arrays and Operators
JavaScript Basics
Preloading
Conditionals
typeof Operator
Working with Images
Storing User-Entered Data
Switch / Case
do while Loop Syntax
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
Function Syntax
Validating Select Menus
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Built-in Functions
Image Rollovers
Passing Values to Functions
Accessing Form Data
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 ... Basic Operators
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Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Ajax Events
Changing the Duration of Built-in Effects
Cache Length during Loops
Convenience Methods
Functions as Arguments
Event Helpers
jQuery's Ajax-related Methods
Variable Definition
Events-
Cloning Elements
Custom Effects with $.fn.animate
Doing Something When an Effect Is Done
A Sample Application
$.fn.hover
Saving Selections
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 ... Hosting vs. CDN
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HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Themes and Swatches
Accessibility Support
Buttons and Toolbars
Overview
Making Calls
Page Transitions
Progressive Enhancement
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Sending SMS Texts
Levels of Support
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Dialogs
Data-role
Basic Page Template
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
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 ... Creating Queries
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Importing and Exporting Records
Aggregation Queries
Formatting Tables
Designing a Lookup Database
Navigation Pane Protection
Using a Navigation Form
Querying Techniques
Calculations in Queries
Parameter Queries
Setting Table Relationships
Adding Records to a Table
Macro Techniques
Creating a Lookup Database
Adding Transactional Records
Creating a Relational Database
Working With Records
Modifying Forms
DIY Forms
Sorting and Filtering
An Introduction to VBA
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 ... Understanding Errors
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Working with Variable Scope
Understanding the Form Object
Creating a Sub Procedure
Understanding the DoCmd Object
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Understanding Classes and Objects
Setting Breakpoints
Locking Records for Updating
Working with Properties
Working with the Code Editor
Controlling Program Execution
Understanding the Order of Events
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Setting Break Expressions
Understanding Data Types
Understanding Procedures
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 ... Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
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Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Performing Merges
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Understand Power Query formulas.
Grouping Options
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Combining Worksheets
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand working with relational data.
Appending Operations
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Importing Data
Loading Data
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understanding the Issues
Loading into Excel
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Transforming Data
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Working with Folders and Files
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 ... Introduction to DAX
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Logical Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Explaining Syntax
Exploring Data Types
Filter Functions
Introduction to DAX
Mathematical Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Many-to-Many Relationships
Utilizing Operators
Information Functions
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Conversion Functions
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Date Functions
The CALCULATE Function
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 ... Connecting to Power BI data
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Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Creating Power BI reports
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Importing data into Power BI
Create a Power BI dashboard
The developer API
Using the Power BI mobile app
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
The Power BI Interface
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
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 ... Set Data Source Properties
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Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
KPIs Actions
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Designing Aggregations
Database permissions
Multidimensional models
BI Wizard
Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Add a Standard Action
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Deploy Model Solutions Using XMLA
Read Definition permissions
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Define a Fact Relationship and Fact Relationship Properties
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Define a Regular Relationship and Regular Relationship Properties
View the XML for an Analysis Services Project Data Sources
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 ... Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
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Impersonation
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Import from Analysis Services
Sort Data in a Table
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Create a Calculated Column
Connect to a tabular model database
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Import Data
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Process Database, Table, or Partition
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Topics include- Overview of SSAS Tabular models
DirectQuery Mode
Change table, 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 ... Using Expressions in Packages Containers
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Working in the Explore Window
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Creating Dynamic Packages
Moving Data with Data Flow
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Understanding Packages
Coding the Script Task
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
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 ... Working with Map Wizard
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Exploring Gauges
Working with Datasets
Working with Expressions
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Exploring Subscriptions
Examining Security
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Using Tables
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Formatting Reports
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day intensive course will give delegates a comprehensive understanding of how to design and publish parametrised reports, manage permissions, schedule automated reporting and configure report caching. The course also demonstrates how to build reports designed for tablets and mobile devices.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
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Configuring data access with report designer
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Introduction to reporting services
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Data filters
Schedules
Formatting data
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Sorting and grouping
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Images and charts
Mobile report publisher
Preparing data for mobile reports
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
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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Stored Functions and SQL
FOR UPDATE Cursors
VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
XML Packages
Calling a Stored Function
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
External LOBs
Using Nested TABLEs
LOB Locators
Working with LOBs
Maintaining PL/SQL Code
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
Exception Handling
Conditional Statements IF/THEN
The DBMS_METADATA Package
Calling a Stored Procedure
Types of Triggers
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 ... Regular Expression Functions
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Using SQL Functions
Scalar Functions
SQL*Plus
SQL Queries - Joins
The SQL Buffer
Updatable Views
SQL Queries
The Aggregate Functions
Data Manipulation and Transactions
Connecting to a SQL Database
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
Views
Datatypes
Grouping Rows
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE
Synonyms
Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
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 ... Data Types
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Creating Tables
Creating and Modifying Tables
NULL Values
Aggregate Functions
Dropping Stored Procedures
Concatenation
Stored Procedures
The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Adding and Dropping Columns
Primary Keys
Creating Views
Datatypes
CASE syntax
Calculated Fields
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
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 ... Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
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Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Overview of Data Warehouses
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Debug Package Execution Components
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Create an SSIS Project
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Deploy a Control Flow
Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Deploy SSIS Packages
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Configure MDS
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This two day Transact SQL course introduces delegates to querying and manipulating data in Microsoft SQL Server. The course explores how to write select statements, join tables, create subqueries, write update, delete and insert statements. It differs from the generic SQL course in that if explores Microsoft SQL Server product specific functions and the notation associated with creating Microsoft SQL Server User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures and Triggers.
The course id practical, hands on and does not assume prior SQL or programming experience.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Work with Variables and Batches
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Configure Indexes
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Modifying Data
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Work with Binary Data Types
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Overview of T-SQL
Write SELECT Statements
Control Program Flow
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Overview of SQL Server
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Window Functions
Manage Views
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Implement Error Handling
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
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