Transact SQL Advanced Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level developers and database administrators seeking to build proficiency in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining a solid understanding of ETL principles and SSIS's role within them.
• Creating, deploying, and managing SSIS packages.
• Designing and implementing Control Flow to define the sequence of tasks within a package.
• Implementing Workflow logic and configuring constraints to ensure effective task execution.
• Constructing Data Flows to extract, transform, and load data.
• Utilizing Variables and Containers to increase package flexibility.
• Managing Transactions to guarantee data consistency.
• Applying robust error handling and debugging techniques.
• Configuring Logging for comprehensive tracking and monitoring.
• Handling Slowly Changing Dimensions to manage evolving data structures.
• Deploying packages for production environments.
• Implementing security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
• Leveraging Scripting to extend SSIS capabilities.
• Adhering to Best Practices for developing efficient and maintainable SSIS solutions.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (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.

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

• Execute 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.

AI for SQL refers to the application of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to automate, optimize, and improve how SQL queries are generated, executed, and interpreted within enterprise data environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level data engineers and technical leads who wish to integrate AI capabilities into SQL workflows to enable natural language querying, intelligent optimization, and automated data analysis.

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

• Integrate LLMs such as GPT, DeepSeek, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral into SQL environments.
• Build natural-language-to-SQL pipelines for conversational data access.
• Implement AI-driven query optimization and error detection.
• Design secure, auditable AI-SQL workflows for enterprise use.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators, SQL developers, and data analysts who wish to enhance their SQL skills by mastering the use of Analytic Functions.

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

• Understand the concept and importance of Analytic Functions.
• Apply various Analytic Functions to solve complex analytical problems.
• Combine Analytic Functions with other SQL features for comprehensive data analysis.
• Optimize queries for better performance using Analytic Functions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures accompanied by group discussions.
• Extensive practical exercises and hands-on practice.
• Live laboratory sessions for direct implementation.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of SQL usage across various databases (such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MS Access). Gaining insight into analytic functions and techniques for joining different tables within a database will enable participants to shift data analysis operations to the database layer, rather than relying on MS Excel. This knowledge is also valuable for developing any IT system that utilizes relational databases.

SQL serves as the standard language for accessing and manipulating databases.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is designed for beginners who want to grasp the fundamentals of SQL for data querying and reporting.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the structure of relational databases.
• Compose basic SQL statements to retrieve, filter, and sort data.
• Utilize aggregate functions to summarize data.
• Execute basic joins between multiple tables.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level data analysts, database professionals, and software developers who wish to learn SQL for effective database management.

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

• Grasp and utilize core SQL commands and queries.
• Construct and manipulate tables and databases.
• Employ SQL to sort, filter, and summarize data.
• Execute more complex operations, including joins, subqueries, and set operations.
• Apply intermediate techniques such as indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.

This live, instructor-led training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginners, programmers, and database administrators who wish to learn or improve their SQL development skills and knowledge.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to install, create, manage, manipulate, and monitor databases using SQL and database management systems.

SQL serves as a standardized language designed to query, manipulate, and manage data within relational database systems.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for users ranging from beginner to advanced levels who aim to construct efficient SQL queries and work confidently with relational databases.

Upon completion of this training, participants will acquire the skills to:

• Construct SQL queries to retrieve, filter, and sort data.
• Manipulate data through insert, update, and delete operations.
• Create joins, subqueries, and aggregated reports.
• Apply advanced SQL techniques for real-world data analysis.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-led lectures combined with guided discussions.
• Hands-on query building and practical exercises.
• Live-lab demonstrations using real datasets.

Course Customization Options

• If you require a tailored SQL program for your organization, please contact us to arrange.

This SQL training programme is designed for individuals seeking to acquire the essential skills to extract, analyse, and report on data from any database. Participants will learn:

• how to write SQL queries
• what relational databases are and how to utilise them
• the concept of relations and how to establish them
• the structure of data
• differences between SQL dialects (Oracle, T-SQL, ANSI)
• practical skills for writing queries

This SQL course focuses on generic ANSI SQL, making it applicable to any database, including Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Informix, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases.

SQL serves as a robust tool for managing and analyzing structured data within relational databases.

This instructor-led training, available both online and onsite, is designed for intermediate users looking to enhance their SQL capabilities for handling complex queries, data manipulation, and performance optimization.

Upon completion of this training, participants will gain the ability to:

• Compose intricate SQL queries by utilizing advanced joins and subqueries.
• Manage data effectively through INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.
• Apply window functions to conduct advanced analytics.
• Enhance query performance through optimization techniques.

Course Structure

• Engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
• Extensive practical exercises and drills.
• Practical application within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Opportunities

• For tailored training solutions, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining, enabling the analysis of data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models provided by SSAS serve as a foundation for client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to utilize SSAS to analyze large volumes of data stored in databases and data warehouses.

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and 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

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 Portugal (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.

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

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS.
• Use SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a core component of Microsoft SQL Server, providing a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is widely utilized for data migration, data warehousing, and transformation tasks.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers aiming to master the design of advanced SSIS data flows and transformations, as well as the management of Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) within data warehousing contexts.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Interact with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformation components.
• Apply Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes effectively.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with efficiency.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.