TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology courses are short, skill focused and hands on. All Enable Technology tutors are Microsoft certified experts. 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.
Courses are instructor led and groups sizes small. Enable Technology training courses can be delivered at your offices. We can supply the necessary software and computers. If delivery onsite is an issue we will organise a socially distanced venue near you in the Midlands. We are happy to discuss customising the course content should you have particular training requirements.
We also deliver this course online. Delegates participate in a virtual class and can both talk to and share their screen with the tutor.
The Enable Technology team have been providing IT training primarily in the Midlands for two decades. Some of our clients are Norfolk Police Constabulary, Nationwide Building Society Limited, Dollond & Aitchison Limited, Wolverhampton City Council, Fujistu PLC, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Barclays Bank PLC and Boots UK 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 ... Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
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Use Lookup Functions
Use Links and External References
Trace Cells
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
Forecast Data Trends
Apply Data Validation
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Use 3-D References
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
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 ... Manage Worksheets
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Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Align Cell Contents
Set Up the Page Layout
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Preview and Print a Workbook
Apply Text Formats
Use Excel Commands
Apply Number Formats
Manage Workbook Properties
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Search for and Replace Data
Create Worksheet Formulas
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
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 ... Working with Functions Work with Ranges
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Analyze PivotTable Data
Create a PivotTable
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Create Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create and Modify Tables
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Use Specialized Functions
Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Logical Functions
Filter Data
Query Data with Database Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Sort Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Modify and Format Charts
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 ... Understanding the Navigator Pane
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Working With Data Model Fields
Power View
Power Pivot
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Creating a New Query From the Web
Managing Data Columns
Filtering Data
Filtering in Power View
Creating a Timeline
Adding More Power Views
Saving and Sharing Queries
Working With Layers
Understanding Power Pivot
Changing a Power Pivot View
Working With the Data Model
Enabling Power Pivot
Working With Measure Fields
Creating a Calculated Field
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Using Calculated Fields
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 Methods
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Running a Macro
Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Working with UserForm Properties, Events, and Methods
Using Debugging Tools
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Using the Object Browser
Creating a Function Procedure
Creating an Event Procedure
Adding Code to Controls
Populating a Control
Understanding the Err Object
Understanding Collections
Working with Inline Error Handling
Working with the PivotFields Collection
Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures
Naming Procedures
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Setting the Tab Order
Understanding Objects
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 ... Arrays
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Validating Text areas
Image Rollovers
if - else if - else Conditions
Built-in Functions
Passing Values to Functions
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
for Loop Syntax
Validating Radio Buttons
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Basic Rules
Validating Select Menus
Methods
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
JavaScript Form Validation
Accessing Form Data
The this Object
The getElementById() Method
Image Rollover Function
Properties
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 ... Self-executing Anonymous Functions
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Effects-
Does My Selection Contain Any Elements?
Use $.data Instead of $.fn.data
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Moving, Copying, and Removing Elements
Append New Content outside of a Loop
Manipulating Attributes
Encapsulation
Breaking and Continuing
Objects
Same-origin Policy and JSONP
Conditional Variable Assignment with the Ternary Operator
Getters and Setters
Custom Events-
Using Functions
Using CSS Classes for Styling
Code Organization-
A Is for Asynchronous
JavaScript Basics-
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 ... Creating Your Own Plugin
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Data-role
Buttons and Linking Pages
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Using Others' Plugins
Overview
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Making Calls
Themes and Swatches
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Accessibility Support
Video The Theme Framework
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Page Transitions
Sliders
Sending Emails
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day course which assumes no prior Access knowledge. Candidates will learn how to design and build a relational database, build forms and dashboards, automate tasks using Macros. Delegates will also learn how to query the database, filter and aggregate data and build parametrised reports.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Understanding VBA
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Creating and Using Reports
Setting Table Relationships
Adding Transactional Records
Adding Records to a Table
Creating and Using Forms
Data Validation
Aggregation Queries
Using a Navigation Form
Macros on Forms
Macro Techniques
Creating a Relational Database
Database Security
Database Wellness
Creating a Lookup Database
Modifying Table Structures
An Introduction to VBA
Working With Records
Navigation Pane Protection
Getting to Know Access
Parameter Queries
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This three day short intensive course introduces candidates to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming. We don't assume any prior programming experience. Candidates will learn how to build and use user defined functions, manipulate data, build switchboards and fully automate Microsoft Access applications.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
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Using Visual Basic Help
Calling Procedures
Working with Procedures and Functions
Understanding the Development Environment
Working with Events
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Using the Object Browser
Working with Variable Scope
Working with the Code Editor
Stepping through Code
Understanding Error Handling
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Working with Properties
Using Intrinsic Functions
Setting Break Expressions
Using Debugging Tools
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Why Program in Access?
Using Break Mode during Run Mode
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course familiarises the participant with Microsoft Power Query, a revolutionary data tool for Excel that allows you to intuitively discover and automate the import, transformation, and combination of data across a variety of data sources for use in Excel and Microsoft Power BI. Power Query is a free add-in for Excel that enhances the self-service Business Intelligence experience in Excel. The course uses Excel 2016, however Power Query works with Excel 2010 and above.
Participants should be familiar with Excel and the concepts of datasets and basic reporting including the use of PivotTables.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
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Transforming Data
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Grouping Options
Performing Merges
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Loading Data
Combining Worksheets
Understand Power Query formulas.
Appending Operations
Understanding the Issues
Using Ranges in Excel
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Power Query Interface
Understand the M interface.
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Importing Data
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 ... Date Functions
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Filter Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Statistical Functions
Introduction to DAX
The CALCULATE Function
Conversion Functions
Mathematical Functions
Logical Functions
Exploring Data Types
PowerPivot Data Model
Text Functions
Information Functions
Explaining Syntax
Aggregation Functions
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Introduction to DAX
Working with Calendars
Utilizing Operators
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 ... Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
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Create a Power BI dashboard
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Create relationships between data tables.
The Power BI Interface
Importing data into Power BI
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Power BI desktop queries
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Power BI embedded
Connecting to Power BI data
Using the Power BI mobile app
The developer API
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Importing different data sources into 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 ... Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
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Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Supported Data Sources
Create a Dimension by Using an Existing Table
KPIs Actions
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Create an Analysis Services Project
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Define a Regular Relationship and Regular Relationship Properties
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Data Source object permissions
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Deploy Model Solutions with the Deployment Utility
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Create a Dimension by Generating a Non-Time Table in the Data Source
Delete a Data Source
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A two day intensive course detailing how to create, deploy, use and manage tabular models in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) . The course is aimed at Data Analysts and SQL professionals. No prior knowledge of SSAS is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
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Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Create and Manage Roles
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Delete Relationships
Import data by using a native query
Create and Manage KPIs Hierarchies
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Analyze in Excel
Row filter mappings
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Impersonation
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 the Workflow Tasks
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Coding the Script Task
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Managing with Control Flow
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Moving Data with Data Flow
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Working with XML
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Cache Modes in Joins Tuning SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Working in the Explore Window
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Understanding Variables
Examining the SSIS Engine
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 ... Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
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Exploring Subscriptions
Utilizing Data Sources
Exploring Matrix
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Understanding Visualizations
Working with Map Wizard
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Working with Datasets
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Examining Security
Using Tables
Understanding Report Parts
Examining Management
Examining Maps
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
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 ... Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
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Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
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
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Overview of mobile reports
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Report sub-reports
Reporting services components
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Sorting and grouping
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Data filters
Configuring data access with report builder
Formatting data
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
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 ... FORALL Statement
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Stored Functions and SQL
Assignment and Conversions
Oracle-Supplied Packages
Records and Collections
Procedures and Functions
Date Intervals
Dependencies and Validation
Cursors
SQLCODE and SQLERRM
Multi-Row Queries
Triggers
Parameter Modes
Local Procedures and Functions
Loops
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
The DBMS_OUTPUT Package
Declaring and Opening 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 ... Data Definition and Control Statements
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Deleting a Table Definition
Outer Joins
Relational Database Management Systems
Transaction Management
Graphical Clients
Sequences
Literal Values
Datatypes
The SELECT Statement
Other Database Objects
Loading Tables From External Sources
Grouping Rows
Datatypes
Self Joins
Viewing Table Characteristics
The Aggregate Functions
The UPDATE Statement
Intervals
Review of Relational Database Terminology
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This practical hands on course assumes no prior SQL knowledge. Participants will learn how to query a relational database. At the end and the course delegates will be able to extract filtered information, group and aggregate data, write update, insert and delete SQL statements, create and edit tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Selecting Distinct Records
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The WHERE Clause and Operator Words
Mathematical Calculations
Foreign Keys
Popular Databases
Creating Tables
Concatenation
Relational Database Management System
NULL Values
Checking for Inequality
Sorting By Multiple Columns
Sorting By a Single Column
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Creating Stored Procedures
Aggregate Functions
Renaming Tables
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Outer Joins
The LIKE Operator
Data Types
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 ... Perform Transformation Tasks
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Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Secure Packages
Work with Windows Azure
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Debug Package Execution Components
Overview of Data Warehouse Components
Profile OLTP Data
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Work with MDS Databases
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
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 ... Create Queries to Test Nullability
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Work with Set Operators
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Work with Subqueries
Manage Triggers
Filter the Queried Results
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Implement Error Handling
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Manage Query Plans
Work with System Databases
Manage Views
Work with SSPs and SMOs
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
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