TRAINING COURSES STAFFORDSHIRE
About Enable Technology Staffordshire Training Courses
We offer intensive two and three days courses. The course will always be taught by a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Everyone attending a course receives learning resources which also serves as a reference source after the course. We offer a post training support service and delegates will have access to a Microsoft expert on for as long as they need.
We specialise in instructor led teaching with small groups. The training is hands on and delegates will practice the skills they acquire. We can bring the equipment necessary to deliver courses at your site. The course could also be scheduled at a socially distanced site near you in Staffordshire. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.
courses are also available online. Delegates join a virtual classroom and participate in a real time instructor led course. Delegates can see the tutors screen, ask questions real time and share their screen with the tutor.
Our teaching team have been delivering technical training in the Midlands for twenty years. Some of our clients are Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Carillion PLC, Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, National Power PLC, Capita Group PLC, Halfords Group PLC, Yell Group PLC and Homeserve PLC.
Excel 365 Advanced
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Apply Data Validation
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Use Links and External References
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
Use 3-D References
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Collaborate on a Workbook
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Trace Cells
Use Lookup Functions
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Forecast Data Trends
Excel 365 Basic
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
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Use Excel Commands
Create Worksheet Formulas
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Insert Functions
Search for and Replace Data
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Getting Started with Excel
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Apply Text Formats
Apply Colors, Borders, and Styles
Preview and Print a Workbook
Apply Number Formats
Align Cell Contents
Manage Worksheets
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Manage Workbook Properties
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Excel 365 Intermediate
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
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Create Charts
Analyze PivotTable Data
Use Specialized Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Work with Date and Time Functions
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Present Data with PivotCharts
Modify and Format Charts
Create a PivotTable
Query Data with Database Functions
Sort Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create and Modify Tables
Work with Logical Functions
Filter Data
Excel Power Pivot
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 Power View
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Switching Visualisations
Saving and Sharing Queries
Working With Power View Fields
Formatting Data Model Fields
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Working With Scenes
Power Pivot
Formatting Power View Data
Creating a Timeline
Connecting to a Data Source
Adding More Power Views
Working With Height and Category
Working With Scene Options
Understanding the Query Editor
Changing the Look
Power Map
Working With Location Fields
The Advanced Editor
Managing Data Columns
Understanding Power Map
Excel Programming Using VBA
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Understanding Errors
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Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
Working with Inline Error Handling
Using the Toolbox
Calling Procedures
Working with Variable Scope
Controlling Program Execution
Working with the Label Control
Debugging Code
Working with Methods
Understanding Data Types
Adding Code to Controls
Recording a Macro
Declaring and Using Object Variables
Understanding the Development Environment
Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
Using the With Statement
Setting the Tab Order
JavaScript
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Preloading
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Validating a Registration Form
String(object)
The this Object
Validating Select Menus
Image Rollover Function
JavaScript Objects, Methods and Properties
Square Bracket Notation
while Loop Syntax
Built-in Functions
Conditionals
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Methods
JavaScript Basics
Array Properties and Methods
typeof Operator
Validating Checkboxes
Backward Compatibility
for Loop Syntax
JQuery
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Triggering Event Handlers
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Encapsulation
Operators
Data Types
Key Concepts
Closures
Checking Types
Working with Selections
Cache Length during Loops
Specificity
Managing Dependencies
Selecting Elements
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Selecting Form Elements
Logical Operators
Finding and Evaluating Plugins
Moving, Copying, and Removing Elements
Avoid the Universal Selector
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JQuery Mobile
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Accessibility Support
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Buttons and Linking Pages
PhoneGap
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Orientation (Portrait/Landscape)
Page Transitions
Hosting vs. CDN
Lists and Buttons
Video The Theme Framework
plugin Architecture
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
Making Calls
Dialogs
Using Others' Plugins
Collapsible Blocks Events
Sliders
Themes and Swatches
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Adding Transactional Records
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Creating and Using Macros
Getting to Know Access
Sorting and Filtering
Parameter Queries
Calculations in Queries
Creating a Lookup Database
Setting Table Relationships
An Introduction to VBA
Multi Table Queries
Creating and Using Reports
Macros on Forms
Action Queries
Aggregation Queries
Querying Techniques
Database Security
DIY Forms
Navigation Pane Protection
Data Validation
Macro Techniques
Creating Queries
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This course introduces participants to programme using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). We don't assume any prior programming background. Essentially candidates will learn how to create distributed scalable Access applications.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Using the CacheSize Property - Optional
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Using the Object Browser
Setting Break Expressions
Setting Breakpoints
Using the If...End If Decision Structures
Using Intrinsic Constants
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Using Visual Basic Help
Understanding the DoCmd Object
Creating a Function Procedure
Guidelines for use of Branching Structures
Working with Boolean Expressions
Why Program in Access?
Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
Working with Methods
Using Input Boxes
Declaring and Creating Object Variables
Controlling Program Execution
Understanding Recordset Cursor Properties - Optional
Microsoft Excel Power Query
- 1 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Grouping Options
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Transforming Data
Appending Operations
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Understand working with relational data.
Power Query Interface
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Working with Folders and Files
Understand the M interface.
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Using Ranges in Excel
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
Loading Data
Performing Merges
Importing Data
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Loading into Excel
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions DAX Language
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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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Understanding Values
Text Functions
Introduction to DAX
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Working with Calendars
Logical Functions
Conversion Functions
Filter Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Many-to-Many Relationships
Exploring Data Types
Introduction to DAX
Date Functions
Relational Functions Understanding Evaluation Contexts
Statistical Functions
Explaining Syntax
Information Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Utilizing Operators
Microsoft Power BI
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Direct connectivity from Power BI desktop
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Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Combine data together from tables in your dataset. Modeling data
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Custom visuals Power BI mobile app
Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
Importing data into Power BI
The Power BI Interface
Create a Power BI dashboard
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Using Excel as a data source for Power BI
Importing different data sources into Power BI
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
The developer API
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Create relationships between data tables.
Power BI embedded
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Topics covered include- Introducing Power BI
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Using the Power BI mobile app
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS Multdimensional Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Database permissions
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Use a Template to Create an Action Deployment
Create Measures and Measure Groups
Edit or Delete Partitions Merge Partitions
Data Source Views
Create a Time Dimension by Generating a Time Table
Create an Analysis Services Project
Deployment Requirements and Considerations for Analysis Services Deployment
Modify or Delete an Analysis Services Database
Deploy Model Solutions Using the Deployment Wizard
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
Set Partition Storage
Define a Fact Relationship and Fact Relationship Properties
Data Source object permissions
Use Aggregate Functions
Backup and Restore of Analysis Services Databases
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Set Impersonation Options for a Data Source Connection
Change a Partition Source
Defined Linked Measure Groups Partitions
Replace a Table or a Named Query in a Data Source View
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular Modelling
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Create and Manage Tabular Model Partitions
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Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2016 Create Tabular Models
Create and Manage Hierarchies Partitions
Bi-directional cross filters Calculations
Add columns to a table
Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Data sources supported in tabular 1200 models
Process Tabular Model Partitions
Data types supported
Filter Data in a Table Relationships
Delete a Column
Connect to a tabular model database
Create and Manage Perspectives Translations Roles
Analyze a tabular model in Excel Deploy tabular model solutions
Import from Power View
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Create a Calculated Column
DirectQuery Mode
Import from Power Pivot
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Utilizing SQL Server Integration Services Data Typing
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Data Loading with the Analysis Services Tasks
Performing Joins with the Lookup Transformation
Understanding Parameters SQL Server Integration Services Tools
The SQL Server Integration Service
Understanding Variables
Examining the SSIS Engine
Managing with Control Flow
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Managing SQL with the SQL Tasks
Using Destinations and Understanding choices
Creating Dynamic Packages
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Coding the Script Task
Understanding Packages
Moving Data with Data Flow
Understanding Deployment Strategies
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Working with Advanced Logging and Reporting
Utilizing the Import/Export Wizard
Using Expressions in Packages Containers
Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder SSRS
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 Matrix
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Utilizing Charts
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Examining Security
Working with Expressions
Utilizing Data Sources
Using Tables
Working with Map Wizard
Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
Understanding Report Parts
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
Mastering Data Region(s)
Examining Management
SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
Examining Parameters
Utilizing Lists
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Secure access to reports by using authentication, permissions, and SSL encryption.
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Data filters
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Configuring data access with report designer
Publish a report to reporting services Working with Reporting Services Data
Report parameters
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Configuring data access with report builder
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Images and charts
Formatting data
Sorting and grouping
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Overview of mobile reports
Introduction to reporting services
Add a drillthrough to a custom URL
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Oracle PL/SQL
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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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Conditional Statements IF/THEN
Nesting Blocks
Stored Subprograms
Closing Cursors
Maintaining PL/SQL Code
Anchored Types
Local Procedures and Functions
Cursor Parameters
Conditional Statements CASE
Creating a Stored Function
Assignment and Conversions
Iterating Through Collections
Datatypes
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute
Passing Parameters and Default Arguments
Triggers
Exception Handlers
Cursors
Using Packages
Oracle SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 Aggregate Functions
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Oracle Versioning and History
Other Database Objects
Controlling Access to Your Tables
Joining Tables
Selecting from Multiple Tables
Aggregate Functions and Advanced Techniques
Modifying Table Definitions
String Functions
Introduction to SQL
Datatypes
Scalar Functions
Datatypes
Graphical Clients
Review of Relational Database Terminology
IN and BETWEEN
Viewing Table Characteristics
The UPDATE Statement
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This short intensive SQL (Structured Query Language) course assumes no prior knowledge. Candidates will learn how to write SQL queries which can extract filtered, grouped and aggregated data from a relational database. The course also covers creating tables, views, updating, inserting and deleting data. This course focuses on core SQL which is applicable to almost all database platforms.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Concatenation
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Conditional Processing with CASE
Common Date Functions Subqueries, Joins and Unions
Creating and Modifying Tables
NULL Values
Common String Functions
Table Aliases
Outer Joins
Renaming Tables
Creating Tables
Case Sensitivity
Checking for NULL
Benefits of Stored Procedures
Sorting By a Single Column
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Sorting By Column Position
Creating Tables
Sorting By Multiple Columns
SQL Server Data Warehouse Implementation
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Work with Windows Azure
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Install Integration Services Working with Integration Services
Create an SSIS Project
Debug Package Execution Components
Configure MDS
Add Data Flow Components to a Data Flow Task
Deploy SSIS Packages
Overview of Data Warehouses
Create Columnstore Indexes Implementing Data Warehouses in SQL Server 2012
Add Packages to an SSIS Project Managing Control Flow
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Securing Packages and Databases
Deploy a Control Flow
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Examine MSI Packages
Track Changed Data Managing Data Flow
Execute SSIS Packages on the Server
Examine Data Warehousing Concepts
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Transact SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Getting Started with SQL Server 2012
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Work with Predicates
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Update Data
Work with System Catalog Views Optimizing Query Performance
Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Delete Data
Work with Dynamic SQL Working with Subqueries and Table Expressions
Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
Create Queries Using Join Algorithms
Overview of T-SQL
Work with Subqueries
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with T-SQL Statements
Group and Aggregate Data Programming in T-SQL
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Work with Set Operators
Assign Aliases Using Queries
Modifying Data
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