TRAINING COURSES STAFFORDSHIRE
About Enable Technology Staffordshire Training Courses
We are company which specialises in short, two and three day intensive technology training courses. The person delivering the course will be a Microsoft Solutions Expert (MCSE). Every course participant will receives course practice files and course resources that can be referenced post training. Anyone attending the course can contact the Tutor for as long as they like after the course. The ongoing support by a Microsoft expert is an important part of the service we offer.
Enable Technology courses are instructor led and taught by an experienced Microsoft expert. 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 Staffordshire. We are more than happy to incorporate additional topics to accommodate your organisations training needs.
We also deliver this course online through virtual classrooms. Delegates can join scheduled classes, view the tutors demonstrations, ask questions and share their screen with the trainer 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: EDF Energy PLC, Yell Group PLC, Countrywide Homes Limited, Vodafone Group Services, Carillion PLC, Homeserve PLC, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Barclays Bank 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 ... Work with Macros Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing
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Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Watch and Evaluate Formulas Forecasting Data
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Consolidate Data Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Use 3-D References
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks Automating Workbook Functionality
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Use Lookup Functions
Use Links and External References
Apply Data Validation
Trace Cells
Forecast Data Trends
Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
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 ... Apply Number Formats
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Navigate in Excel for the Web
Set Up the Page Layout
Preview and Print a Workbook
Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks
Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Insert Functions
Configure Headers and Footers Managing Workbooks
Reuse Formulas and Functions Modifying a Worksheet
Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Align Cell Contents
Apply Text Formats
Create Worksheet Formulas
Manage Workbook Properties
Getting Started with Excel
Navigate the Excel User Interface
Search for and Replace Data
Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Use Proofing and Research Tools Formatting a Worksheet
Enter Cell Data Performing Calculations
Manage Worksheets
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 ... Sort Data
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Present Data with PivotCharts
Work with Date and Time Functions
Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting Visualizing Data with Charts
Use Specialized Functions
Modify and Format Charts
Create and Modify Tables
Query Data with Database Functions
Filter Data
Working with Functions Work with Ranges
Use Advanced Chart Features Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Analyze PivotTable Data
Outline and Subtotal Data Analyzing Data
Work with Logical Functions
Work with Text Functions Working with Lists
Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting
Create Charts
Create a PivotTable
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 ... Working With Height and Category
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Understanding Power Map
Working With the Data Model
Understanding Power Pivot
Power Pivot
Enabling Power View
Working With Scenes
Navigating a Data Map
Using Calculated Fields
Working With Location Fields
Using Related Power Pivot Fields
Working With Time Settings
Connecting to a Data Source
Creating a Power Map Tour
Creating a Data Model PivotTable
Adding Power View to the Ribbon
Understanding the Query Editor
Understanding Get & Transform
Adding Slicers Get & Transform
Filtering in Power View
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 ... Working with the PivotTable Object
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Understanding the Development Environment
Setting the Tab Order
Calling Procedures
Declaring Variables
Working with the Combo Box Control
Working with the Text Box Control
Writing an Error-Handling Routine
Closing the Visual Basic Editor
Working with Variable Scope
Understanding UserForms
Using the For Each...Next Structure
Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
Creating a Sub Procedure
Using the Object Browser
Debugging Code
Understanding PivotTables
Working with the PivotFields Collection
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 ... Image Rollovers
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JavaScript Variables
Validating Text areas
Returning Values from Functions
Accessing Form Data
JavaScript Syntax
Image Rollover Function
do while Loop Syntax
User-defined Functions
Variables, Arrays and Operators
Built-in Functions vs Methods
if - else if - else Conditions
Strings
for in Loop Syntax
Function Syntax
Built-in Functions
Square Bracket Notation
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 ... Ajax Events
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Doing Something When an Effect Is Done
Custom Events-
Traversing
Changing the Duration of Built-in Effects
Avoiding Conflicts with Other Libraries
Use Stylesheets for Changing CSS on Many Elements
Using RequireJS with jQuery
Don't Act on Absent Elements
Best Performance Practices-
Increasing Performance with Event Delegation
$.fn.toggle
Getting and Setting Information about Elements
The Object Literal
Data Methods
Objects
Variable Definition
jQuery.fx.speeds
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 ... Hosting vs. CDN
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PhoneGap
Basic Page Template
Using Others' Plugins
Dialogs Widgets and UI
Ajax-driven Page Navigation
ThemeRoller
Lists and Buttons
Creating Your Own Plugin
Sending SMS Texts
Progressive Enhancement
Video The Theme Framework
Supported Devices/OSs/Browsers
Sliders
HTML5 and CSS3 Getting Started with jQuery
plugin Architecture
Virtual Integration with the Phone
What Is jQuery Mobile?
Microsoft Access
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- Telephone on 01952 938014
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This is a two day course which assumes no prior Access knowledge. Candidates will learn how to design and build a relational database, build forms and dashboards, automate tasks using Macros. Delegates will also learn how to query the database, filter and aggregate data and build parametrised reports.
- Some of the training topics covered include ... Creating a Lookup Database
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Creating Queries
Working With Records
Designing a Lookup Database
Relational Database Design
Creating a Relational Database
Adding Records to a Table
An Introduction to VBA
Macros on Forms
Adding Transactional Records
Macro Techniques
Data Validation
Understanding VBA
Importing and Exporting Records
Modifying Forms
DIY Forms
Modifying Table Structures
Setting Table Relationships
Creating and Using Forms
Formatting Tables
Database Wellness
Microsoft Access Programming Using VBA
- 3 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 ... Working with Variable Scope
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Considering Variable Scope and Lifetime Together
Understanding Classes and Objects
Using the For...Next Structure
Working with Variable Lifetime
Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions
Understanding the Form Object
Using Intrinsic Constants
Using the Do...Loop Structure
Working with the Application Object
Working with Recordsets
Working with Methods
Working with the ADODB Recordset Object
Understanding Expressions and Statements
Working with the Code Editor
Specifying a Recordset Cursor Type
Using Message Boxes
Setting Break Expressions
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 ... Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Multidimensional.
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Loading into Power Pivot
Understand Power Query formulas.
Understand the M interface.
Using PivotTables CONNECTING TO DATABASES
Understanding and Handling Special Situations
Summarising WORKING WITH THE POWER QUERY LANGUAGE “M”
Introduction to Power BI Desktop
Grouping Options
Understand and utilize merges. LOADING YOUR DATA
Loading Data
Power Query Interface
Importing, Transforming, and Loading Data into Excel and Power Pivot
Appending Operations
Performing Merges
Importing Data
Course topics include- INTRODUCTION TO POWER QUERY
Loading into Power BI Desktop
Understanding Data Types WORKING WITH CSV, TXT AND EXCEL WORKSHEETS
Understand and perform importing from SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. PERFORMING MERGES
Data Sources GROUPING AND SUMMARISING WITH POWER QUERY
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 ... Many-to-Many Relationships
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Conversion Functions
Using Multiple Calendars Utilising Advanced DAX Functionality
Multiple Table Evaluation Context Working with Dates
Explaining Syntax
Single Table Evaluation Context
Introduction to DAX
Aggregation Functions
Information Functions
Text Functions
The CALCULATE Function
Handling Errors Using DAX Functions
Filter Functions
Utilizing Operators
Mathematical Functions
PowerPivot Data Model
Understanding Values
Exploring Data Types
Introduction to DAX
Logical Functions
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 ... Use Power Bi desktop to create interactive data visualisations. Direct Connectivity
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Create relationships between data tables.
Overview of the Power BI Data Model. Using Power BI
Use Power BI direct connectivity to access data in Azure SQL data warehouse
Shape data using formatting and transformations.
Using the Power BI mobile app
Power BI desktop queries
Viewing reports from Excel files Shaping and Combining Data
Importing data into Power BI
Creating Power BI reports
Create calculated columns, calculated tables and measures. Interactive Data Visualisations
Direct connectivity from the Power BI service
Power BI embedded
Understand the DAX syntax and use DAX functions to enhance your dataset.
Importing different data sources into Power BI
The Power BI Interface
Connecting to Power BI data
The developer API
Using databases as a data source for Power BI
Use Power BI with SQL Server Analysis Services data, including Analysis services models running in multidimentional mode. The Developer API
Managing a Power BI solution
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 ... Processing Databases, Dimensions and Partitions
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Delete a Data Source View Dimensions
Set Partition Storage
Calculations using the Business Intelligence Wizard
Authorizing access to objects and operations
Overview of SSAS Multidimensional Modelling
Attach and Detach Analysis Services Databases
Multidimensional models
Define a Referenced Relationship and Referenced Relationship Properties
Configure Measure Group Properties
Database permissions
Define Time Intelligence
Use Aggregate Functions
Tools and Approaches for Processing
Define Assignments and Other Script Commands
Define Attribute Relationships
Data Source object permissions
Define Logical Relationships in a Data Source View
Create Named Sets
Rename a Multidimensional Database Processing a multidimensional model
Create User-Defined Hierarchies
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 ... Enable DirectQuery mode in SSMS
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Deploy from SQL Server Data Tools Manage Tabular Model Databases
Test a model in DirectQuery mode
Change table, column
Create and Manage Partitions in the Workspace
Set the Data Type of a Column
Enable DirectQuery mode in SSDT
Create a Relationship Between Two Tables
Create a Calculated Column
Version comparison
Define partitions in DirectQuery models
Object-level security
Delete a Column
Specify Mark as Date Table for use with Time Intelligence
Analyze in Excel
Add sample data to DirectQuery models
Restore from Power Pivot
DirectQuery Mode
Data sources supported in SSAS tabular 2017
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 ... Using the Best Practices Debugging SQL Server Integration Services Packages
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Utilizing Data Preparation Tasks
Choosing the Script Task or Script Component
SQL Server Integration Services Architecture
Moving Data with Data Flow
Optimizing Sources for Extraction
Managing with Control Flow
Examining the SSIS Engine
Creating Dynamic Packages
Using the Workflow Tasks
Using Package Hierarchies: Parent Child
Understanding Packages
Creating SQL Server Integration Services Packages
Utilizing Sequences in a Container
Examining the Transformation and Other Tasks Variables, Parameters and Expressions
Understanding Deployment Strategies
The SQL Server Integration Service
Define and Use Variables and Parameters
Overview of Containers
Understanding Variables
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 ... SQL Server Report Builder Basic Reports
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Working with Expressions
Mastering Data Region(s)
Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
Utilizing Lists
Using Tables
Exploring Gauges
Utilizing Charts
Examining Security
Exploring the Report Builder Interface
SQL Server Report Builder Advanced Reporting
SQL Server Report Builder Graphics
Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
Understanding Report Parts
Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
Utilizing Chart Wizard
Working with Map Wizard
Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
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 ... Configuring data access with report designer
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Report parameters
Overview of mobile reports
Reporting services tools Reporting Services Data Sources
Topics include Introduction to Reporting Services
Create a report using report builder or report designer.
Monitor and optimize the performance of SSRS on a given set of server hardware Extending and Integrating Reporting Services
Mobile report publisher
Extend reporting services functionality with external assemblies.
Drilldown and drill through Sharing Reporting Services Reports
Report caching, snapshots, and comments
Configuring data access with report builder
Using Datasets Creating Paginated Reports
Reporting services components
Work with expressions and embedded code.
Introduction to reporting services
Data filters
Use report services configuration manager to reconfigure SSRS servers.
Report sub-reports
Integrate reporting services with other software Designing Reports for Tablets and Mobile Devices
Use databars, sparklines, and indicators in reports Summarising Report Data
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 ... Procedures and Functions
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Oracle-Supplied Packages
Maintaining Triggers
Using the %ROWTYPE Attribute
Stored Functions and SQL
Record Variables
Multi-Row Queries
The Cursor FOR Loop
Maintaining Stored Programs
Creating a Stored Function
Privileges for Stored Programs
PL/SQL Variables and Datatypes
Nesting Blocks
Named Parameter Notation
Closing Cursors
Row-Level Triggers
Conditional Statements IF/THEN
Using Packages
The DBMS_UTILITY Package
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 CASE...WHEN Expression
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Buffer Manipulation Commands
Updatable Views
Outer Joins
Creating Views
Selecting from Multiple Tables
Joining Tables
SQL Queries - Joins
Connecting to a SQL Database
The EXISTS Operator
Correlated Subqueries
Using SQL Functions
Introduction to SQL
Sample Database
Interactive SQL*Plus Scripts
Nulls and DISTINCT
Self Joins
The UPDATE Statement
Intervals
Viewing Table Characteristics
SQL
- 2 day course
- Location: Staffordshire
- 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 and Modifying Tables
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Creating Views
Using CASE Inserting, Updating and Deleting Records
Simple SELECT Statements
Tables
Aggregate Functions
Datatypes
Selecting Distinct Records
Whitespace and Semi-colons
Dropping Views
Mathematical Calculations
Ascending and Descending Sorts The WHERE Clause and Operator Symbols
Using the WHERE clause to check for greater or less than
CASE syntax
Relationships
Checking Multiple Conditions
Selecting All Columns in All Rows
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 ... Create an SSIS Project
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Add Script Tasks and Script Components to an SSIS Package
Securing Packages and Databases
Configure MDS
Change Granularity Creating Fact Tables and Columnstore Indexes
Deploy a Control Flow
Examine MSI Packages
Deploy SSIS Packages
Create Package Templates Implementing Data Flow
Secure Packages
Profile OLTP Data
Execute Packages from Different Control Flow Working with Dynamic Variables
Configure the Package Execution Strategy
Introduction to Data Analysis and Reporting Concepts Creating Dimensions and Changing Granularity of Dimensions
Debugging and Troubleshooting Packages
Secure Databases Working with MDS and Windows Azure
Troubleshoot Package Failures Deploying Packages
Perform Transformation Tasks
Introduction to Data Warehouses
Create Expressions with Variables
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 ... Work with Table Expressions Working with Set Operators, Conditional Operators, and Window Functions
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Write CASE Expressions Working with SQL Data Types
Perform Advanced Filtering Querying Data from Multiple Tables
Configure User-Defined Functions (UDF)
Create Queries to Test Nullability
Work with PIVOT and UNPIVOT
Manage Transactions Querying SQL Server System Metadata
Update Data
Manage SQL Server Constraints Writing SELECT Queries
Work with the XML Data Type Sorting and Filtering Data
Work with Subqueries
Manage Query Plans
Manage Views
Work with Set Operators
Work with Predicates
Work with Data Access Technologies Implementing Stored Procedures
Work with String and Numeric Data Types
Insert Data
Analyze Data from Query Plans
Work with Variables and Batches
Overview of SQL Server
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