TRAINING COURSES SANDWELL
About Enable Technology Sandwell Training Courses
We have a twenty year history of providing skills based industry training. The course will always be taught by a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Every person attending a course will be provided with training materials and practice files to retain after the course. 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 are set up to deliver training courses onsite at your premises. We are also more than happy to organise a local course at a socially distanced training location in Sandwell. We offer the option of working with you to develop a bespoke programme which precisely matches your organisations 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
Our teaching team have been delivering technical training in the Midlands for twenty years. Some of our clients are Aston University, West Bromwich Building Society, Homeserve PLC, Unipart Group, Countrywide Homes Limited, Wolverhampton City Council, Royal Air Force and Dollond & Aitchison Limited.
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 Links and External References
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Trace Cells
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Forecast Data Trends
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Apply Data Validation
Use 3-D References
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Use Lookup Functions
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
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 ... Apply Number Formats
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Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Navigate in Excel for the Web
Manage Workbook Properties
Getting Started with Excel
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Create Worksheet Formulas
Set Up the Page Layout
Align Cell Contents
Use Excel Commands
Preview and Print a Workbook
Apply Text Formats
Search for and Replace Data
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Insert Functions
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying 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 ... Sort Data
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Present Data with PivotCharts
Filter Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Create a PivotTable
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Create and Modify Tables
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Analyze PivotTable Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Date and Time Functions
Create Charts
Query Data with Database Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Modify and Format Charts
Use Specialized Functions
Work with Logical Functions
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 ... Creating a New Query From a File
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The Advanced Editor
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Navigating a Data Map
Changing the Look
Creating a Calculated Field
Working With Layers
Filtering Data
Changing a Power Pivot View
Working With Scene Options
Understanding Power View
Working With a Power View Object
Filtering in Power View
Creating a New Query From the Web
Viewing and Editing a Tour
Understanding Get & Transform
Creating a Power View Sheet
Connecting to a Data Source
Exporting a Tour as a Video
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 ... Using Break Mode during Run mode
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Working with the Code Editor
Declaring Variables
Understanding Macro Security
Working with the Text Box Control
Understanding Objects
Creating a Standard Module
Working with the Frame Control
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
Understanding Procedures
Using Intrinsic Functions
Understanding UserForms
Understanding Collections
Working with Inline Error Handling
Understanding Error Handling
Determining the Value of Expressions
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Working with Forms and Controls
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 ... Image Rollover Function
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JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
do while Loop Syntax
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Dot Notation
JavaScript Operators
ParseFloat() and parseInt()
Properties
Array Properties and Methods
isNaN(object)
Strings
Built-in Functions
A Loosely-typed Language
JavaScript Form Validation
Accessing Form Data
JavaScript Variables
Working with Images
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 ... Objects
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Specificity
Disconnecting Events
Utility Methods
Keep Things DRY
Code Organization-
JavaScript Basics-
The while Loop
Working with Selections
Optimizing Your Code: The RequireJS Build Tool
Testing Type
Namespacing Events
Convenience Methods
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Key Concepts
Does My Selection Contain Any Elements?
Avoid the Universal Selector
Variable Definition
Custom Events-
Breaking and Continuing
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 ... Video The Theme Framework
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Lists and Buttons
Hosting vs. CDN
PhoneGap
Virtual Integration with the Phone
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
ThemeRoller
Buttons and Linking Pages
Creating Your Own Plugin
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Making Calls
Themes and Swatches
Accessibility Support
Overview
Levels of Support
Progressive Enhancement
Dialogs
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day intensive course. We show candidates how to design and build tables, forms and reports. Participants will learn how to create reports based on queries which filter and aggregate the data. No prior Access experience is assumed.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Navigation Pane Protection
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Working With Records
DIY Forms
An Introduction to VBA
Understanding VBA
Setting Table Relationships
Adding Records to a Table
Relational Database Design
Adding Transactional Records
Creating and Using Reports
Creating a Lookup Database
Calculations in Queries
Macros on Forms
Aggregation Queries
Creating a Relational Database
Creating Queries
Parameter Queries
Data Validation
Using a Navigation Form
Macro Techniques
Getting to Know Access
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- 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 ... Introduction to Programming in Access
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Using the For Each...Next Structure
Using Input Boxes
Creating a Standard Module
Considering Variable Scope and Lifetime Together
Working with Methods
Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
Declaring Variables
Using Message Boxes
Using the CacheSize Property - Optional
Locking Records for Updating
Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Understanding the Development Environment
Understanding Constants
Debugging Code
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Using Break Mode during Run Mode
Understanding Objects
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 ... Understanding and Handling Special Situations
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Understand Power Query formulas.
Loading into Power Pivot
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Using Ranges in Excel
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Power Query Interface
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Transforming Data
Loading Data
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Loading into Excel
Understanding the Issues
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
Understand the M interface.
Understand working with relational data.
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
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 ... Mathematical Functions
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Working with Calendars
Filter Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Information Functions
Exploring Data Types
Introduction to DAX
Understanding Values
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Many-to-Many Relationships
Conversion Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Introduction to DAX
Statistical Functions
Date Functions
Text Functions
Explaining Syntax
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
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 ... Using databases as a data source for Power BI
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Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
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
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Create relationships between data tables.
Using the Power BI mobile app
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Create a Power BI dashboard
Managing a Power BI solution
Power BI desktop queries
The Power BI Interface
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Power BI embedded
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Creating Power BI reports
Importing data 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 ... Test an Action
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Document and Script an Analysis Services Database
Add or Remove Tables or Views in a Data Source View
BI Wizard
Modify or Delete in Solution Explorer Database Dimensions
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Read Definition permissions
Work with Diagrams in Data Source View Designer
Use Aggregate Functions
Multidimensional models
Database permissions
Backup Options Restore Options
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Define Named Calculations in a Data Source View
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
KPIs Actions
Create Calculated Members
Change a Partition Source
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Set Partition Storage
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 ... Delete a Column
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Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
Connect to a tabular model database
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Impersonation
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Understanding DAX in Tabular Models Measures
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Hide or freeze columns
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Import from Power Pivot
Add a table Delete a Table
DirectQuery Mode
Add columns to a table
Create a Calculated Column
Set the Data Type of a Column
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 ... Moving Data with Data Flow
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Performing Joins with the Merge Transformation
Examining the SSIS Engine
Working in the Explore Window
Using the Workflow Tasks
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Handling Errors Common SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Looping and Sequence Tasks
Understanding Variables
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Utilizing Container Loops Performing Joins
Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Creating Dynamic Packages
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
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 Charts
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Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Understanding Report Parts
Working with Datasets
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Working with Map Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
Examining Parameters
Examining Management
Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Planning Your Reports
Utilizing Lists
Exploring Subscriptions
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 ... Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
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Formatting data
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Data filters
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Sorting and grouping
Overview of mobile reports
Introduction to reporting services
Images and charts
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Report sub-reports
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
Mobile report publisher
Reporting services components
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Schedules
Report subscription and delivery Administering Reporting Services
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 ... PL/SQL Blocks and Programs
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VARRAY and Nested TABLE Collections
Oracle Directories
Stored Subprograms
FOR UPDATE Cursors
Character Data
Declaring Variables
Exception Handling
Loops
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
Subtypes
Triggers
WHILE and FOR Loops
Fetching Rows
Networking Packages
Scope and Name Resolution
Structure of a Package
Using Nested TABLEs
Declaring and Opening Cursors
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 ... Oracle Pseudocolumns
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Subqueries
Date Formats
Pattern Matching: LIKE and REGEXP_LIKE
Viewing Table Characteristics
Inline Constraints
SQL Functions
Conversion Functions
Synonyms
Review of Relational Database Terminology
Datatypes
Relational Database Management Systems
The SELECT Statement
Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
NULL Values
Self Joins
String Functions
The INSERT Statement
Literal Values
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Sandwell
- Telephone on 01952 938014
- Course Outline
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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 ... Tables
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Checking for Equality
Selecting All Columns in All Rows
Aggregate Functions
The NOT Operator
Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
DELETE
Selecting Specific Columns
Relational Databases
Checking for Inequality
Outer Joins
The BETWEEN Operator
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Mathematical Calculations
Foreign Keys
Popular Databases
Sorting By Column Position
Whitespace and Semi-colons
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 ... Overview of Data Warehouse Components
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Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Deploy a Control Flow
Deploy SSIS Packages
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Perform Transformation Tasks
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Configure MDS
Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Work with MDS Databases
Securing Packages and Databases
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
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 ... Analyze Data from Query Plans
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Sort the Queried Data
Work with Subqueries
Implement Error Handling
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Combine Data Using Simple Joins
Work with Advanced Functions Working with PIVOT, UNPIVOT, and Grouping Sets
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Manage Views
Create Queries Using Built-in Functions
Work with Set Operators
Insert Data
Update Data
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Configure Indexes
Manage Triggers
Delete Data
Work with Predicates
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
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