Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

A Firebrand Training
6
Day Course

Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Overview

Seven reasons why you should sit your Business Intelligence course with Firebrand Training

You’ll be Business Intelligence certified in just 6 days. With us, you’ll be Business Intelligence trained in record time

Our Business Intelligence course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras

Pass Business Intelligence first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We're sure you'll pass your Business Intelligence course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free

You’ll learn more Business Intelligence. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor

You’ll learn Business Intelligence faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily

You’ll be studying Business Intelligence with the best. We have won the Institute of IT Training’s "Training Company of the Year" a record three times. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 20,000 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

You'll do more than study Business Intelligence courseware. We use labs, case studies and practice tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging.

This technical specialist course is intended for business intelligence system designers and developers who are responsible for implementing and maintaining SQL Server 2005 reporting and analysis solutions.

Microsoft puts your business intelligence to work - moving you quickly beyond a barrage of numbers into "why is this happening?" and "how can we improve it?". Microsoft Technology Specialists expand the capabilities of Microsoft Business Intelligence, making information simpler to access, easier to use and clearer to understand.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Understand the structure of a Business Intelligence Solution, including multi-dimensional database models and the role of data transforms and data analytics
Design and implement data transformation solutions to populate data-marts and data-warehouses
Define business dimensions, measures, hierarchies, members and KPIs in BIDS
Build custom reporting solutions using SSRS

Our 6 day, MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence credential highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise. Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in creating and using successful business intelligence solutions.

Who should attend:

Business Intelligence system designers and developers

This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed course, designed for IT professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site.

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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Benefits

MCTS Training can help ensure your success with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence applications by:

Increasing user adoption
Implementing solutions more quickly
Reducing dependency on technical support
Realising organisational goals

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Curriculum

The Firebrand Training's MCTS Business Intelligence Program is the most effective, efficient way to learn how to successfully the latest business intelligence applications.

Course Materials

Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of Proprietary Lab Manuals & Courseware - developed in conjunction with Microsoft, adapting Official Curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners.

Delivery Schedule

Implementing and Maintaining a Reporting Solution using SQL Server Reporting Services

Module 1: Installing an SSRS infrastructure
Module 2: Managing SSRS reports by using Report Manager
Module 3: Creating reports by using Report Designer
Module 4: Creating a Report Model for Report Builder
Module 5: Configuring report navigation options
Module 6: Displaying datasets in data regions
Module 7: Controlling data by applying parameters
Module 8: Applying formatting and style
Module 9: Extending a report by using expressions
Module 10: Creating datasets
Module 11: Configuring an SSRS infrastructure
Module 12: Implementing SSRS schedules and subscriptions by using Report Manager
Module 13: Implementing security on SSRS solutions by using Report Manager
Module 14: Deploying SSRS reporting solutions

Developing ETL Solutions Using SSIS

Module 1: Creating a package
Module 2: Creating data flow by using the data flow designer
Module 3: Creating control flow by using the control flow designer
Module 4: Creating event handlers
Module 5: Implementing error handling
Module 6: Debugging packages
Module 7: Implementing Security on SSIS packages
Module 8: Running SSIS packages
Module 9: Managing SSIS package execution
Module 10: Deploying SSIS packages
Module 11: Managing SSIS package configurations

Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

Module 1: Key Concepts in Online Analytics Processing
Module 2: Installing SSAS
Module 3: Configuring SSAS
Module 4: Creating a cube
Module 5: Creating dimensions
Module 6: Creating and maintaining measure groups and partitions
Module 7: Creating key performance indicators (KPIs)
Module 8: Creating actions
Module 9: Creating a data source view (DSV)
Module 10: Creating queries and calculations by using MDX
Module 11: Creating a data mining solution
Module 12: Selecting a data mining definition method
Module 13: Configure algorithm parameters
Module 14: Processing a data mining object
Module 15: Querying the data mining model by using Data Mining Extensions
Module 16: Testing the data mining model by using mining accuracy charts
Module 17: Implementing data mining security
Module 18: Deploying an SSAS solution. Module 19: Monitoring SSAS
Module 20: Implementing processing for SSAS objects
Module 21: Implementing disaster recovery tasks
Module 22: Implementing security on SSAS database objects

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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Exam Track

This course is focussed on attaining the Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist on Business Intelligence Certification (MCTS BI) and will include sitting exam MS 70-445.

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Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - What's Included

With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.

You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.

Our Certification Programmes include:

Daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions
Intensive hands-on training utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM delivery
Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers*
Fully instructor-led programme with 24-hour lab access
Exam vouchers*
On-site testing*
Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks*
Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if you don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

Our ISC(2) CISSP CBK Review programme differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.
Practice tests are not available for the Microsoft MCTS System Center Configuration Manager 2007 course
Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2, ISACA or PMI certifications need to be purchased directly from the vendor ahead of the course. You will still sit your (ISC)2 exam on-site as part of the course.
On-site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications. You will sit your PMI exam at a nearby academic open Prometric Test Centre on the final day of the five-day course.

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training programme without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that programme for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodation and vendor exam fees.

Interested? See our pricing or text 'firebrand promcts' to 07786 200 690

Microsoft - MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Prerequisites

Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:

Have a good knowledge of SQL Server and its components
Understand the business need for Data Analytics and be familiar with its terminology
Have prior experience with Business reporting on SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel or similar third-party reporting tools

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (for free) 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a study plan.

Interested? See our pricing or text 'firebrand promcts' to 07786 200 690

MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Testimonials

"I cannot imagine an instructor that knows more about the subject!"
Jamie Carr, Accenture.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (23/2/2009 to 28/2/2009)

"Nothing short of outstanding. Very hard work but if you put the effort, in you get the results out. Why would you train with anyone else? "
Mark Thomas.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (16/7/2007 to 21/7/2007)

"The food was great, thanks to the kitchen staff for all their hard work during the week in keeping us stocked up with some fantastic food. Special thanks to Haden Mills (thanks for the books!) - and to the instructor for some second to none training delivery. Firebrand* provided an excellent focused environment in which to learn - the support offered througout (by the whole team) was great."
Damian Kuczera, BT.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (24/9/2007 to 29/9/2007)

"My experience at Firebrand Training was very very positive, and the facilities are very good. The instructor is an expert in the subject matter and the delivery was effectively balanced to focus on learning with real-world examples and on passing the certification exam."
D.C, Tiwai Memory Masters.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (23/2/2009 to 28/2/2009)

"Although the course involved a LOT of work, I could not have wished for a better location and environment for my training, nor could I have asked for better people to get me through it in such a short timescale. My advice to future students is prepare!"
Ralph Carter.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (14/7/2008 to 19/7/2008)

"The course was very hard work and intense with long hours but this helped ensure that all areas of the subject matter were covered without "cramming"."
I.C.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (12/1/2009 to 17/1/2009)

"The course was well thought out and allowed me to explore new aspects of the products as well as re-enforce my existing knowledge."
Daniel Abbatt, Anritsu.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (4/2/2008 to 9/2/2008)

"Training at Firebrand* - No Bu**s**t Just Knowledge. Tutors are knowledgeable and familiar with the topic in the production environment. If you have any doubts forget about them and go for it. But be aware it is not holiday training. It is hard work with theoretical knowledge and hands on experience at the end (and also certification for your CV)."
Michal Nycz.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (16/7/2007 to 21/7/2007)

"I can't beleive I lived through this, the material is driven in which does help. I would recommend the course layout, you will live, eat and breath the subject. The first day is like an icy bath but you get use to it and find life outside the course doesnt exist. I found I was able to retain subject matter like never before, however it is relentless and not for the faint hearted."
Philip Smith, BT .
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (24/9/2007 to 29/9/2007)

"Firebrand provides an excellent, highly focused and friendly learning environment with first-class instructors. I would strongly recommend their training courses."
DC, RM Education.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (6 Days) (6/10/2008 to 11/10/2008)

MCTS SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status
21/06/2010	26/06/2010	Finished
13/09/2010	18/09/2010	Wait list
11/10/2010	16/10/2010	Limited availability
08/11/2010	13/11/2010	Open
06/12/2010	11/12/2010	Open
03/01/2011	08/01/2011	Open

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