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Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 14/11/2024   English

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Duration

3 Days

18 CPD hours

Overview

Identify independent and dependent variables and measurement levels in their own analytical work scenarios.
Identify variables of interest in relational database tables.
Choose a data aggregation level and data set design appropriate for the intended analysis and tool.
Use TSQL SELECT queries to produce ready-to-use data sets for analysis in tools such as PowerBI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, and others.
Create stored procedures, views, and functions to modularize data retrieval code.

Description

This three-day instructor-led course is about writing TSQL queries for the purpose of database reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. Specifically, this course presents TSQL within the context of data analysis in other words, making meaning from the data rather than transaction-oriented data-tier application development. The course starts with a brief discussion of levels of measurement and quantitative research methodogy, and integrates these concepts into each TSQL topic presented. The goal is to provide a consistent, direct, and purposeful learning path from RDBMS data retrieval through analytical tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, PowerBI, Excel, R, SAS, and SPSS.

Module 1: Introduction to TSQL for Business Intelligence
  • Two Approaches to SQL Programming
  • TSQL Data Retrieval in an Analytics / Business Intelligence Environment
  • The Database Engine
  • SQL Server Management Studio and the CarDeal Sample Database
  • Identifying Variables in Tables
  • SQL is a Declarative Language
  • Introduction to the SELECT Query
Module 2: Turning Table Columns into Variables for Analysis: SELECT List Expressions, WHERE, and ORDER BY
  • Turning Columns into Variables for Analysis
  • Column Expressions, Data Types, and Built-in Functions
  • Column aliases
  • Data type conversions
  • Built-in Scalar Functions
  • Table Aliases
  • The WHERE clause
  • ORDER BY
Module 3: Combining Columns from Multiple Tables into a Single Dataset: The JOIN Operators
  • Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Joins
  • Understanding Joins, Part 1: CROSSJOIN and the Full Cartesian Product
  • Understanding Joins, Part 2: The INNERJOIN
  • Understanding Joins, Part 3: The OUTERJOINS
  • Understanding Joins, Part 4: Joining more than two tables
  • Understanding Joins, Part 5: Combining INNER and OUTERJOINs
  • Combining JOIN Operations with WHERE and ORDER BY
Module 4: Creating an Appropriate Aggregation Level Using GROUP BY
  • Identifying required aggregation level and granularity
  • Aggregate Functions
  • GROUP BY
  • HAVING
  • Order of operations in SELECT queries
Module 5: Subqueries, Derived Tables and Common Table Expressions
  • Non-correlated and correlated subqueries
  • Derived tables
  • Common table expressions
Module 6: Encapsulating Data Retrieval Logic
  • Views
  • Table-valued functions
  • Stored procedures
  • Creating objects for read-access users
  • Creating database accounts for analytical client tools
Module 7: Getting Your Dataset to the Client
  • Connecting to SQL Server and Submitting Queries from Client Tools
  • Connecting and running SELECT queries from:
  • Excel
  • PowerBI
  • RStudio
  • Exporting datasets to files using
  • Results pane from SSMS
  • The bcp utility
  • The Import/Export Wizard
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence Course

Available Delivery Options for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training provide?

The 3 day. Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training course give you up to 18 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training?

This course is intended for information workers and data science professionals who seek to use database reporting and analysis tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, Power BI, R, SAS and other business intelligence tools, and wish to use TSQL queries to efficiently retrieve data sets from Microsoft SQL Server relational databases for use with these tools.

Do you provide training for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence.

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence. This can take place anywhere in UK including, England, Scotland, Cymru (Wales) or Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across UK or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence program.

The Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for UK on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the Writing Analytical Queries for Business Intelligence training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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