TRAINING COURSES MIDLANDS
About Enable Technology Midlands Training Courses
Enable Technology has twenty year track record of providing short intensive skills based training courses. All of our tutors are Microsoft Certified Professionals. Each person attending a course takes away courseware which can be used as reference materials 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.
We provide instructor led training coupled with hands on training. Enable Technology can supply all of the equipment necessary to deliver courses onsite at your offices. You simply need to provide a suitable room. The course could also be scheduled at a socially distanced site near you in the Midlands. The Enable Technology approach is to discuss your requirements prior to the course. Every onsite course to some extent is bespoke and tailored to your needs.
courses are available via virtual classrooms. Training participants can log onto scheduled classes, watch the tutor talk through and demonstrate each topic, ask questions and share their screen with the tutor if they need assistance.
The Enable group of companies has been delivering technical training principally in the Midlands region for twenty years. Our clients include: Fujistu PLC, Capita Group PLC, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, West Bromwich Building Society, Dollond & Aitchison Limited, GKN PLC, Nuclear Engineering Services and Royal & Sun Alliance Group 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 ... Forecast Data Trends
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Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Use Links and External References
Trace Cells
Use 3-D References
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Collaborate on a Workbook
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use Lookup Functions
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Apply Data Validation
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
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 ... Apply Text Formats
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Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Insert Functions
Set Up the Page Layout
Apply Number Formats
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Align Cell Contents
Create Worksheet Formulas
Manage Worksheets
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Preview and Print a Workbook
Manage Workbook Properties
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Search for and Replace Data
Use Excel Commands
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 ... Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
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Work with Date and Time Functions
Create a PivotTable
Filter Data
Present Data with PivotCharts
Use Specialized Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Create Charts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create and Modify Tables
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Work with Logical Functions
Analyze PivotTable Data
Sort Data
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Modify and Format Charts
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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Formatting Data Model Fields
Filtering Data
Working With Layers
Using Calculated Fields
Merging Queries
Saving and Sharing Queries
Adding Titles and Images
Working With Merged Queries
Transforming Data
Updating a Power View Report
Understanding Power Pivot
Power View
Filtering in Power View
Working With Height and Category
Understanding Get & Transform
Exporting a Tour as a Video
Adding More Power Views
Reducing Data Rows
Editing Query Steps
Creating a New Query From a File
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 ... Handling Errors
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Understanding the Err Object
Launching a Form in Code
Recording a Macro
Understanding Objects
Debugging Code
Creating a Sub Procedure
Understanding UserForms
Understanding Procedures
Creating an Event Procedure
Working with the PivotTable Object
Working with Properties
Using the For...To...Next Structure
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Using Intrinsic Functions
Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Understanding Collections
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
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 ... Variables, Arrays and Operators
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Validating Radio Buttons
JavaScript Form Validation
Associative Arrays
Working with Images
Basic Rules
Passing Values to Functions
Built-in Functions
Validating Select Menus
JavaScript Basics
String(object)
Function Syntax
Returning Values from Functions
Dot Notation
typeof Operator
while Loop Syntax
Arrays
isNaN(object)
Preloading
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 Dependencies
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Code Organization-
Disconnecting Events
Conditionals
Managing Effects
Choosing Selectors
jQuery Core-
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Using Functions
$.ajax Options
$(document).ready()
Cloning Elements
Optimize Selectors
Refining and Filtering Selections
$ vs $()
Unbinding Delegated Events
ID-based Selectors
Use $.data Instead of $.fn.data
Reserved Words
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 ... Themes and Swatches
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Page Transitions
Dialogs
Progressive Enhancement
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Sending SMS Texts
Collapsible Blocks Events
Accessibility Support
Levels of Support
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Hosting vs. CDN
Lists and Buttons
Using Others' Plugins
ThemeRoller
Sending Emails
Creating Your Own Plugin
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
PhoneGap
Video The Theme Framework
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 ... DIY Forms
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Calculations in Queries
Parameter Queries
Querying Techniques
Understanding VBA
Navigation Pane Protection
Macro Techniques
Formatting Tables
Importing and Exporting Records
Relational Database Design
Database Security
Macros on Forms
Aggregation Queries
Sorting and Filtering
Adding Records to a Table
Modifying Table Structures
Modifying Forms
Working With Records
Adding Transactional Records
Creating and Using Reports
Creating 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 ... Understanding Procedures
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Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Using Debugging Tools
Understanding Error Handling
Understanding Objects
Using the With Statement
Working with Variable Scope
Setting Break Expressions
Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Location - Optional
Working with Recordsets
Understanding the Err Object
Working with Inline Error Handling
Creating a Sub Procedure
Using Intrinsic Constants
Creating a Function Procedure
Setting Breakpoints
Navigating the Access Object Hierarchy
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 and Handling Special Situations
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Transforming Data
Understanding the Issues
Performing Merges
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Loading into Excel
Power Query Interface
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Using Ranges in Excel
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Grouping Options
Combining Worksheets
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Importing Data
Understand working with relational data.
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand the M interface.
Loading into Power Pivot
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
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 ... Aggregation Functions
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Statistical Functions
Working with Calendars
Introduction to DAX
Mathematical Functions
Understanding Values
Utilizing Operators
Information Functions
Filter Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Logical Functions
Conversion Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Introduction to DAX
Many-to-Many Relationships
Text Functions
Date Functions
Exploring Data Types
Explaining Syntax
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 ... Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
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Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Power BI desktop queries
The developer API
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
Using the Power BI mobile app
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Importing data into Power BI
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Power BI embedded
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Connecting to Power BI data
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Managing a Power BI solution
Create a Power BI dashboard
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
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 ... Ragged Hierarchies
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Authorizing access to objects and operations
Move an Analysis Services Database
Create Local Partitions
Batch Processing Remote Processing
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Data Source Views
Supported Data Sources
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Database permissions
Create a Dimension Using the Dimension Wizard
Define Time Intelligence
Test an Action
Cube or model permissions Process permissions
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Configure Analysis Services Project Properties
View the XML for an Analysis Services Project Data Sources
Delete a Data Source
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
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 ... Import from Power Pivot
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Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Row filter mappings
Tabular model designer
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Change table, column
Create a New Tabular Model Project
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Manage Roles by using SSMS
DirectQuery Mode
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Create a Calculated Column
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
DAX formula compatibility in DirectQuery mode Tables and Columns
Import data by using a native query
Add a table Delete a Table
Create and Manage Roles
Process Database, Table, or Partition
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 ... Coding the Script Task
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The SQL Server Integration Service
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Administration of SQL Using the SQL Management Objects Tasks Data Flow
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Working in the Explore Window
Working with XML
Managing with Control Flow
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
Understanding Variables
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Moving Data with Data Flow
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
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 Subscriptions
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Understanding Visualizations
Examining Maps
Utilizing Lists
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Examining Security
Mastering Data Region(s)
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Working with Expressions
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Examining Parameters
Introduction to SQL Server Report Builder
Using Tables
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Exploring Gauges
Formatting Reports
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
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 databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
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Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Schedules
Report sub-reports
Configuring data access with report designer
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Report parameters
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Data filters
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Overview of mobile reports
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Images and charts
Preparing data for mobile 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 ... The Implicit (SQL) Cursor
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FOR UPDATE Cursors
WHILE and FOR Loops
Using Nested TABLEs
Character Data
Creating a Stored Procedure
Named Parameter Notation
Calling a Stored Procedure
The UTL_FILE Package
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute
Compile-Time Warnings
Closing Cursors
Triggers
Dependencies and Validation
Using Packages
Fetching Rows
The DBMS_LOB Package
Oracle-Supplied Packages
Triggers
Date Intervals
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 ... The EXISTS Operator
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Data Inconsistencies
Modifying Table Definitions
The DELETE statement
Combining SELECT Statements
String Functions
Data Definition and Control Statements
Creating Views
Controlling Access to Your Tables
Joining Tables
The SQL Buffer
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Grouping Rows
Numeric Functions
SQL*Plus Substitution Variables
Concurrency
Oracle Pseudocolumns
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques
Choosing Rows with the WHERE Clause
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Midlands
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This hands on SQL (Structured Query Language) course will equip participants the skills necessary to extract filtered data from all of the leading database platforms. No prior knowledge is assumed. Participants will learn how to extract data from a relational database, create aggregated grouped reports, update, insert and delete data, create tables, views and stored procedures.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Creating Stored Procedures
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Dropping Views
Renaming Tables
Popular Databases
Primary Keys
Foreign Keys
Concatenation
Datatypes
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Subqueries
Selecting All Columns in All Rows
Table Aliases
Aliases
Dropping Stored Procedures
Stored Procedures
The NOT Operator
Outer Joins
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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Cleanse Data Using DQS Managing SSIS Package Execution
Create Fact Tables
Examine MSI Packages
Configure MDS
Create an SSIS Project
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Create Dimensions
Work with Windows Azure
Securing Packages and Databases
Create Expressions with Variables
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Debug Package Execution Components
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Overview of Data Warehouses
Secure Packages
Deploy SSIS Packages
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Profile OLTP Data
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 ... Sort the Queried Data
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Manage Query Plans
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with Date and Time Data Types
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Insert Data
Overview of T-SQL
Write SELECT Statements
Manage Stored Procedures
Delete Data
Work with Predicates
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Manage Triggers
Work with Subqueries
Work with Set Operators
Update Data
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