Transact SQL Basic Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate level professionals who wish to enhance their skills in extracting, analyzing, and manipulating data within Microsoft Access using queries and SQL.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand different types of queries in Microsoft Access for government use.
• Use query design tools to extract and analyze data effectively for government workflows.
• Write SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently for government applications.
• Perform data aggregation, filtering, and sorting using queries to support public sector governance.
• Apply advanced query techniques for troubleshooting and optimization in a government context.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators who wish to gain proficiency in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of ETL and the role of SSIS in public sector workflows.
• Create, deploy, and manage SSIS packages for government applications.
• Design and implement Control Flow to define the flow of tasks in a package, ensuring alignment with governance requirements.
• Implement Workflow and set up constraints for effective task execution in a government context.
• Construct Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data, supporting efficient data management for government.
• Work with Variables and Containers to enhance package flexibility, aligning with public sector needs.
• Manage Transactions to ensure data consistency and integrity in government systems.
• Implement effective error handling and debugging techniques to maintain reliability for government operations.
• Set up Logging for tracking and monitoring to support accountability in government processes.
• Handle Slowly Changing Dimensions for managing changing data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for government use.
• Deploy a Package for production use, adhering to government deployment standards.
• Implement Security measures to protect sensitive data within government systems.
• Utilize Scripting to extend SSIS functionality, enhancing capabilities for government applications.
• Apply Best Practices for efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions, ensuring long-term sustainability for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators, developers, and analysts who wish to master advanced SQL functionalities for complex data operations and database management for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Perform advanced querying techniques using unions, subqueries, and complex joins.
• Add, update, and delete data, tables, views, and indexes with precision.
• Ensure data integrity through transactions and manipulate database structures.
• Create and manage databases efficiently for robust data storage and retrieval in government environments.

This course assists customers in selecting the appropriate data storage solutions based on their specific requirements. It comprehensively covers a wide range of modern approaches, ensuring that participants are well-informed and equipped to make informed decisions for government use.

The objective of this course is to provide a clear understanding of SQL for various databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access, etc.). Participants will gain insight into analytic functions and the methods for joining different tables within a database. This knowledge will enable delegates to shift data analysis operations to the database level, rather than performing these tasks in applications such as MS Excel. Additionally, this course can assist in the development of any IT system that utilizes relational databases, enhancing efficiency and accuracy for government workflows.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals who wish to acquire the essential skills required to extract and analyze data from any database and generate reports. Participants will learn:

• how to write SQL queries
• the fundamentals of relational databases and their usage
• the concept of relations and how to establish them
• the structure of data
• differences between various SQL dialects (Oracle, T-SQL, ANSI)
• practical techniques for writing queries

This SQL course focuses on generic ANSI SQL, which can be applied across a wide range of databases, including Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Informix, PostgreSQL, and any other relational database systems. This training is tailored to enhance data management skills for government professionals and ensure alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

This SQL training course is designed for government personnel who wish to acquire the essential skills needed to extract and analyze data using Microsoft Access. Course participants will learn:

• how to write SQL queries
• what relational databases are and how they can be utilized
• what relationships are and how to create them
• the structure of data
• differences between SQL dialects (Oracle, T-SQL, ANSI)
• practical skills for writing queries

This SQL course focuses on the Microsoft Access dialect of SQL, specifically tailored for government use.

The course answers questions for government

• How to build a query?
• What opportunities does SQL offer?
• What is a relational database?
• What is the structure and what are the SQL commands?

• How to construct a query for government use?
• What is a relational database in the context of public sector operations?
• What are the structural components and SQL commands utilized for government databases?

This course has been developed for individuals who are already familiar with SQL. It provides an in-depth introduction to the fundamental principles shared across all SQL databases, as well as specific syntax, functions, and features unique to MySQL. This training is designed to enhance the skills of professionals working in data management roles for government agencies.

This SQL training course is designed for government personnel who want to acquire the necessary skills to extract and analyze data from any database and create reports. Course participants will learn:

• how to write SQL queries
• what relational databases are and how they can be utilized
• the concept of relations and how to establish them
• the structure of data
• the differences between T-SQL and other SQL dialects
• practical skills for writing effective queries

This SQL course focuses on the Microsoft T-SQL dialect. For those interested in a more generic SQL curriculum, please refer to the SQL Fundamentals course.

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for transactional processing (OLAP) and data mining. It enables the analysis of data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models provided by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and other data visualization tools.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is designed to help participants learn how to use SSAS for analyzing large volumes of data in databases and data warehouses for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Apply multidimensional data modeling to extract business insights from data
• Design OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes
• Query and manipulate multidimensional data using the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query language
• Deploy real-world BI solutions using SSAS for government applications

Audience

• BI (Business Intelligence) professionals
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing professionals

 
Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Lots of exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS.
• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data professionals who wish to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages to perform data integration and transformation tasks for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS within a public sector context.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS to support governmental workflows and data governance.
• Utilize SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions that align with government standards and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability in a government environment.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a component of Microsoft SQL Server that provides a platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is used for data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks in various public sector environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data professionals and developers who wish to focus on designing advanced SSIS data flows, transformations, and managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios relevant to government operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement robust data flows using SSIS for government applications.
• Work with a variety of data sources, destinations, and transformations in alignment with public sector workflows.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for handling historical data changes in government databases.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages effectively to support governance and accountability requirements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion tailored for government professionals.
• Lots of exercises and practice to enhance skills in a public sector context.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment designed for government use cases.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, tailored specifically for government needs, please contact us to arrange.

Participants will gain an understanding of some of the more advanced features of Transact SQL, as well as being able to accomplish each of the following:

• Use queries to return complex result sets
• Manage database objects to enhance query performance
• Tune queries to perform more efficiently

This course is designed for government professionals who currently use Transact SQL to extract data from a Microsoft SQL Server database and wish to expand their knowledge, particularly in the areas of data analysis and improving query speed for government operations.