Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Online Course
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Offer ends 31 May 2024 - Course Type Online Course
- Course Duration 13 Hours
- Course Access 12 Months
- Awarded By Microsoft
- Student Discount Card All students enrolled on this course are eligible to apply for a TOTUM Pro card
Although the exam(s) associated with this course has been retired by Microsoft, this course still retains value as a training resource & learners will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.
This Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 online course will teach you how to write queries using SQL Server 2012. Learn to create and alter tables with T-SQL, implement subqueries, manage transactions, and more, as you prepare for Microsoft's 70-461 exam, one of three exams that must be passed to receive your MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification.
Learning Objective
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
- Apply built-in scalar functions
- Apply ranking functions
- Combine datasets
- Creates and alters
- Design T-SQL stored procedures and views
- Implementing aggregate queries, error handling, sequence generation and data types
- Manage transactions
- Modify data by using INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and MERGE statements
- Optimizing queries
- Query data using SELECT statements and Managing XML data
- OUTPUT clause to return data
Entry Requirements
The course has no formal entry requirements, and has been designed to give you real-world knowledge that you can put to use from day one. It's highly flexible, so you can set your own timetable and study at your own pace - you can start learning right away.
Benefits
- Improve your career prospects.
- Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
- Study online from anywhere.
- Study at your own pace.
- Download and print your certificate of completion.
Bulk discounts
Bulk discounts are available on purchases of 10 or more courses.
If you wish to discuss a large individual order for this course, and/or would like to be invoiced in advance, please call our sales team on 0808 175 1269 to make an enquiry.
To earn your certification from Microsoft, you will need to study the Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 training course and pass the compulsory 70-461 exam.
Exam Code:
- 70-461
To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 85%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate. To make life easier, we can help you find an appropriate exam centre and give you all the information you need to secure your place.
Please note that the exam fees aren’t included in the course price. To find the latest exam prices, visit:
Once you’re fully prepared and ready to sit your exam, all you’ll have to do is purchase your exam voucher and schedule your exam at a test centre near you. You can use the Pearson Vue Test Locator to find test centre locations near you. For more information on how to schedule your exams, please visit our schedule my exams page.
Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0808 175 1269. We're happy to help!
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
We've put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the MCSA: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 certification (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):
- Database Administrator
- Database Developer
- Database Analyst
Career Advice
Once you have achieved your certification, you'll have full access to our recruitment package for a wide range of information and advice - including:
- How to put together a killer CV, Covering Letters and Thank You emails.
- How to gain relevant work experience.
- How to prepare for interviews.
- How to understand Job adverts.
- How to choose the right recruitment agency.
- How to look for work on LinkedIn.
- Information on dealing with redundancy.
Our careers advice section is available for you to see now. For more information about our career advice services, contact us on 0808 175 1269 to speak with one of our friendly course advisors today.
Career Development
Getting a Microsoft certification will always help you stand out from the crowd, now and in the future - whether you're just starting out, developing your career, or changing direction entirely.
Research by e-Skills UK has shown that IT and telecommunications now employs 1 in 20 of the UK workforce. It also suggests the digital sector will need nearly 300,000 new recruits by 2020 to meet the demand for skills in this area.
Course Syllabus
Module 1
- Introduction to SQL Server 2012
- SQL Instances
- Editions and Licensing
- SQL Server Objects
- System Databases
- SQL Server Data Tools
- Object Explorer
- Object Scripting
- Template Explorer
- Query Tabs
- Projects and Solutions
- Customizing SSDT
- Debugging T-SQL
- SQLCMD
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 2
- T-SQL Overview
- T-SQL Elements
- Batch Separators
- Line Terminator
- Variables
- Control Flow
- Expressions
- Functions
- Predicates and Operators
- SELECT
- Column Aliasing
- SELECT Execution
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 3
- SELECT Statements
- Basic SELECT Statement
- Specifying Columns
- Derived Columns
- Aliasing Columns
- Calculated Columns
- Ordering Results
- Returning Distinct Results
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 4
- Filtering
- WHERE Syntax
- BETWEEN
- WHERE Syntax IN
- Filtering NULL Values
- LIKE
- Data Type Comparison
- Filtering Data with WHERE
- TOP
- OFFSET-FETCH
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 5
- Join and Set Operators
- Using Joins
- Categories of Joins
- INNER JOIN
- OUTER JOIN
- JOIN Demo
- Set Operators
- Set Operators Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 6
- Subqueries and Table Expressions
- Subqueries
- Self Contained Subquery
- Correlated Subquery
- Subquery Demo
- EXISTS
- Common Table Expressions
- Temporary Tables
- Table Variables
- Table Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 7
- System Functions
- Scalar Functions
- ROWSET
- System Function Demo
- Aggregate Functions
- DISTINCT
- Aggregation Demo
- GROUP BY
- HAVING
- Conversion Functions
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 8
- T-SQL Programming
- Logical Functions
- IIF, CHOOSE and CASE
- Logical Function Demo
- Using Views
- Stored Procedures
- Functions
- Triggers
- Views Demo
- TRY CATCH
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 9
- Transactions
- Introduction to Transactions
- INSERT and UPDATE
- DELETE and TRUNCATE
- Transactions Demo
- Managing Transactions
- XACT_ABORT
- Managing Transactions Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
Module 10
- Query Performance
- Indexing
- Index Strategies
- Indexes Demo
- Execution Plans
- Statistics IO
- Execution Plans Demo
- Exam Scenarios
- Module Review
- Program Review
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Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Our Courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing centre. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.
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