Transact SQL Advanced Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (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:

• 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.

AI for SQL involves using artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to automate, optimise, and improve how SQL queries are created, executed, and interpreted within enterprise data environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data engineers and technical leads who wish to incorporate AI capabilities into their SQL workflows to facilitate natural language querying, intelligent optimisation, 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 optimisation 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 South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at 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.

 SQL Database Management and Design equips practitioners with advanced techniques for building relational databases from foundational queries to schema design. Covers core principles of SQL query commands, union operations, aggregation functions, and entity relationship modeling. Examines proven methods for multi-table joins, transaction management, and ACID properties. Helps professionals normalize tables, optimize data selection, and design robust database architectures for reliable information systems.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators and IT professionals seeking to optimise the performance of Oracle Database 19c.

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

• Comprehend the concepts of Oracle Database 19c performance tuning.
• Effectively utilise performance management tools.
• Optimise database performance through various tuning techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance-related issues.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of SQL usage across various database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, and MS Access. By mastering analytic functions and table joining techniques, participants will learn to shift data analysis operations from MS Excel directly to the database layer. This approach not only streamlines analytical workflows but also supports the development of IT systems relying on relational databases.

SQL serves as the standard language for interacting with and manipulating database systems.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for beginners who aim to grasp and utilise SQL for data querying and reporting purposes.

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

• Grasping the architecture of relational databases.
• Constructing fundamental SQL statements to retrieve, filter, and organise data.
• Employing aggregate functions to summarise information.
• Executing basic joins across multiple tables.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and practical application.
• Practical implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customisation Options

• To arrange bespoke training for this course, please reach out to us.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is targeted at beginner to intermediate-level data analysts, database professionals, and software developers who wish to learn SQL to manage databases effectively.

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

• Understand and use fundamental SQL commands and queries.
• Create and manipulate tables and databases.
• Use SQL to sort, filter, and summarise data.
• Implement more complex operations like joins, subqueries, and set operations.
• Apply intermediate techniques such as indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for software developers, managers, and business analysts who wish to use big data systems to store and retrieve large amounts of data.

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

• Query large amounts of data efficiently.
• Understand how Big Data systems store and retrieve data.
• Use the latest big data systems available.
• Wrangle data from data systems into reporting systems.
• Learn to write SQL queries in:
  • MySQL.
  • Postgres.
  • Hive Query Language (HiveQL/HQL).
  • Redshift.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive 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 South Africa (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 is a standardised language employed to query, manipulate, and manage data within relational database systems.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) caters to beginner to advanced users aiming to craft efficient SQL queries and work with confidence in relational databases.

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

• 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 organisation, please contact us to arrange.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals aiming to acquire the essential skills required to extract and analyse data from various databases and generate comprehensive reports. Participants will learn:

• how to construct SQL queries
• the concept of relational databases and their application
• what relations are and how to establish them
• data structure principles
• the distinctions between SQL dialects (Oracle, T-SQL, ANSI)
• practical techniques for writing queries

This SQL course focuses on standard ANSI SQL, which is compatible with a wide range of database systems, including Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Informix, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases.

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 the foundation for client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various other data visualization tools.

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to utilise SSAS to analyse 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 modelling 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
• Plenty 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 South Africa (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) forms a key part of Microsoft SQL Server, offering a robust platform for data integration and workflow automation. It is widely utilised for data migration, warehousing, and transformation processes.

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

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

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Engage with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implement 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 application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• Should you wish to request customised training for this course, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.