TRAINING COURSES SANDWELL
About Enable Technology Sandwell Training Courses
Enable Technology offer short intensive skills based training courses. All training will be delivered by an appropriately qualified Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert. We provide every candidate with training materials which they keep after the course. We offer all delegates open ended post training support. Delegates can contact the Tutor after the course with queries.
Courses are instructor led and groups sizes small. Enable Technology courses can be delivered onsite at your premises. We bring a fully equipped training lab with us. We are also more than happy to organise a local course at a socially distanced training location in Sandwell. We are happy to modify the syllabus to match your teams training requirements.
courses are also available online. Participants can join scheduled virtual classes, watch the tutor demonstrate the topic, ask questions and share their screen
We guarantee you tutor will have at least twenty years of technical training experience. Some of our clients are Royal Air Force, Dollond & Aitchison Limited, Fujistu PLC, University of Birmingham, Carillion PLC, Boots UK Limited, Total Telecommunications Limited and Cadbury PLC.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Use 3-D References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Use Links and External References
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Forecast Data Trends
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Apply Data Validation
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Collaborate on a Workbook
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Trace Cells
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Navigate the Excel User Interface
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Insert Functions
Align Cell Contents
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Text Formats
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Manage Worksheets
Apply Number Formats
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Create Worksheet Formulas
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Set Up the Page Layout
Use Excel Commands
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Preview and Print a Workbook
Manage Workbook Properties
Search for and Replace Data
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Create Charts
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Sort Data
Analyze PivotTable Data
Filter Data
Modify and Format Charts
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Present Data with PivotCharts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Create a PivotTable
Use Specialized Functions
Create and Modify Tables
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Work with Logical Functions
Query Data with Database Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 Query Editor
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Adding More Power Views
Formatting Power View Data
Working With Mapping Confidence
Working With Layers
Updating a Power View Report
Saving and Sharing Queries
Working With a Power View Object
Working With Merged Queries
Understanding Get & Transform
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Creating a Power View Sheet
Rearranging and Sorting Fields
Connecting to a Data Source
Working With Time Settings
Formatting Data Model Fields
Adding Titles and Images
Creating a Concatenated Field
Managing Data Columns
Using Calculated Fields
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
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Setting the Tab Order
Setting Breakpoints
Using the Object Browser
Working with Properties
Understanding Collections
Working with Variable Scope
Understanding Objects
Launching a Form in Code
Working with Option Button Controls
Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
Stepping through Code
Declaring Variables
Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar
Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
Working with Boolean Expressions
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Basic Rules
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while Loop Syntax
Number(object)
Built-In JavaScript Objects
Validating Radio Buttons
Image Rollover Function
Switch / Case
Focus, Blur, and Change Events
for Loop Syntax
Working with Images
if - else if - else Conditions
JavaScript Basics
Basics of Form Validation
Methods
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
Function Syntax
Built-in Functions
Backward Compatibility
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Append New Content outside of a Loop
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The while Loop
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
Conditionals
Breaking and Continuing
Convenience Methods
Key Concepts
Chaining
How to Create a Basic Plugin
Self-executing Anonymous Functions
GET vs. Post
Ajax and Firebug
Don't Act on Absent Elements
The for Loop
Use $.data Instead of $.fn.data
JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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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Buttons and Linking Pages
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Using Others' Plugins
PhoneGap
Levels of Support
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Progressive Enhancement
Video The Theme Framework
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Accessibility Support
Making Calls
Buttons and Toolbars
Sending Emails
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Dialogs
Sliders
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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In this two day course we teach participants how to design, build and use a Microsoft Access relational database. The syllabus will cover working with tables, queries, reports, forms and macros. The progresses from introductory level to advanced topics.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Macros on Forms
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Action Queries
Creating Queries
Understanding VBA
An Introduction to VBA
Sorting and Filtering
Database Security
Database Wellness
Adding Records to a Table
Creating a Relational Database
Calculations in Queries
Creating and Using Reports
DIY Forms
Aggregation Queries
Creating and Using Forms
Multi Table Queries
Modifying Forms
Data Validation
Macro Techniques
Working With Records
Using a Navigation Form
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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A three day course enabling participants to build Access based business applications. No prior programming experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Working with the Code Editor
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Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Working with Boolean Expressions
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Location - Optional
Stepping through Code
Using Break Mode during Run Mode
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Working with Events
Using Intrinsic Functions
Understanding Objects
Why Program in Access?
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Handling Errors
Determining the Value of Expressions
Setting Breakpoints
Using the For...Next Structure
Creating a Sub Procedure
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Working with Variable Scope
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Working with Folders and Files
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Transforming Data
Performing Merges
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Loading into Excel
Loading into Power Pivot
Power Query Interface
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Combining Worksheets
Using Ranges in Excel
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Importing Data
Understand Power Query formulas.
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Loading Data
Understand working with relational data.
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... The CALCULATE Function
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Filter Functions
Information Functions
Date Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Working with Calendars
Many-to-Many Relationships
Introduction to DAX
Understanding Values
PowerPivot Data Model
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Conversion Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Utilizing Operators
Exploring Data Types
Text Functions
Statistical Functions
Mathematical Functions
Introduction to DAX
Logical Functions
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
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Importing data into Power BI
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Managing a Power BI solution
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Create relationships between data tables.
The Power BI Interface
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Power BI embedded
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
The developer API
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
Power BI desktop queries
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Create a Power BI dashboard
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
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Create Measures and Measure Groups
View the XML for an Analysis Services Project Data Sources
Define Attribute Relationships
Backup Options Restore Options
Set Partition Storage
Move an Analysis Services Database
Error Configuration Roles and Permissions
Define Semiadditive Behavior
Create Remote Partitions
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Change a Partition Source
Define Logical Primary Keys in a Data Source View
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Define a Regular Relationship and Regular Relationship Properties
Use a Template to Create an Action Deployment
Create a Data Source
Define a Many-to-Many Relationship and Many-to-Many Relationship Properties Measures and Measure Groups
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Process Database, Table, or Partition
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Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Delete a Column
Version comparison
Import data by using a native query
Create and Manage Roles
Create and Manage Measures KPIs
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Add a table Delete a Table
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
Add columns to a table
Create a Calculated Table
Tabular model designer
Import from Power Pivot
Data types supported
Manage Roles by using SSMS
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Connect to a tabular model database
Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
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Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Overview of Containers
Utilizing Connection Managers SQL Server Integration Services Tasks
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Understanding Variables
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Designing to Troubleshoot: Using Precedence Constraints
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Using the Workflow Tasks
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Examining the SSIS Engine
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Working with XML
Moving Data with Data Flow
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Utilizing Lists
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Examining Parameters
SQL Server Report Builder Wizards
Examining Management
Working with Expressions
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Exploring Matrix
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Exploring Subscriptions
Planning Your Reports
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Examining Maps
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Understanding Report Parts
Working with Datasets
Exploring Gauges
Examining Security
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
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Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Data filters
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Creating a report with the report wizard
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Reporting services components
Drillthrough in mobile reports
Sorting and grouping
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Overview of mobile reports
Report parameters
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Formatting data
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Subtypes
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Cursor Parameters
Maintaining PL/SQL Code
WHILE and FOR Loops
LOB Locators
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute
The PL/SQL Execution Environment
Character Data
PL/SQL Syntax and Logic
PL/SQL Blocks and Programs
Conditional Statements IF/THEN
Stored Subprograms
Oracle-Supplied Packages
Overloading Package Functions and Procedures
Types of Triggers
Assignment and Conversions
Internal LOBs
Packages
Stored Procedures and Functions
Datatypes
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Sample Database
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Literal Values
Running SQL*Plus Scripts
The EXISTS Operator
Updatable Views
Modifying Table Definitions
Creating Views
The SQL Buffer
Viewing Table Characteristics
Subqueries
Conversion Functions
Tailoring Your SQL*Plus Environment
SQL Queries
SQL Queries - Joins
Concurrency
SQL*Plus
The CASE...WHEN Expression
Using Oracle SQL*Plus
Explicit Locking
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... NULL Values
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Data Types
CASE syntax
Renaming Tables
Tables
Benefits of Views
Checking for Inequality
Calculated Fields
Selecting Distinct Records
Simple SELECT Statements
Subqueries
Case Sensitivity
Primary Keys
Dropping Stored Procedures
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Checking for NULL
Creating Stored Procedures
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
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Deploy SSIS Packages
Securing Packages and Databases
Work with MDS Databases
Debug Package Execution Components
Profile OLTP Data
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Create an SSIS Project
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Work with Windows Azure
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Create Dimensions
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Overview of Data Warehouses
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
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Configure Indexes
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with SSMS Working with T-SQL
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Overview of SQL Server
Manage Stored Procedures
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Merge Data Working with SQL Server Built-in Functions
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Modifying Data
Work with Predicates
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
Work with T-SQL Statements
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Work with Grouping Sets Managing Error Handling and Transactions
Manage Query Plans
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
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