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10986: Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016

15,19,22

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Live online + classroom batches every week
Includes official courseware and exam voucher
Hands-on labs and full-length mock exams
30-day re-attendance guarantee + advisor support

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Course Overview

10986: Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 Course Overview

Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 course provides students moving from earlier releases of SQL Server with an introduction to the new features in SQL Server 2016.

This course is based on the objectives of the course version 10986B.

10986: Updating Your Skills to SQL Server 2016 Course Key Features

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Official courseware + exam voucher included
Live online + classroom format options
Hands-on labs and real-world case studies
Simulation tests at the end of training
Up-to-date curriculum aligned to the latest exam version
Includes 5 mock exams, 150 questions each
24×7 learner assistance and support
30-day re-attendance guarantee

Skills Covered

Risk management & governance
Identity and access management
Security architecture & engineering
Communication and network security
Asset security
Security assessment & testing
Security operations
Software development security

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Training Options

Pick the format that fits your week

Three ways to take this course — all include official courseware, hands-on labs, and full certification support.

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Online Bootcamp
Live Instructor-Led
Live cohort over Zoom/Teams.
- Flexi Pass: reschedule within 90 days
- Live online classes recorded for later review
- Includes self-paced e-learning content
- 24×7 learner assistance and support
- Aligned to the latest exam version
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- • 28 Jun 2026, Weekday Class
- • 19 Jul 2026, Weekend Class
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In-Person Cohort
Full-day immersive training at our hubs.
- Eight hours daily, in-person delivery
- Available in Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, London, Singapore
- Printed manuals + exam vouchers included
- Lunch, refreshments, hotel pickup at partner hubs
- Exam can be booked onsite at partner test centres
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- • 28 Jun 2026, Classroom Batch (Dubai)
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Upskill or reskill your team — on-site, online, or hybrid.
- Blended delivery — self-paced + live + on-site
- Custom curriculum tailored to your tech stack
- Enterprise-grade LMS integration (SCORM / xAPI)
- Dashboards for L&D leaders + per-team reporting
- NDA-friendly, procurement-ready
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Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Eligibility, prerequisites, and a module-by-module breakdown of what you'll cover.

Eligibility

Designed for working professionals with foundational experience in the discipline. A post-secondary degree in computer science, IT, business, or related fields may substitute for up to one year of experience. Part-time work, internships, or relevant certifications can also count toward the requirement.

Pre-requisites

Required: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
Required: Familiarity with the Windows Server 2012 R2 Operating System and Networking
Required: Knowledge of building and managing databases, data warehouse, and business intelligence (BI) solutions with SQL Server 2014

Course modules

Click any module to expand the key topics covered.

Module 01 — Introduction & Foundations

Course overview, key terminology, and the foundational concepts every subsequent module builds on.

Key topics

Domain overview
Core terminology
Industry context
Career pathways

Module 02 — Core Frameworks & Standards

The governing frameworks, methodologies, and industry standards that define professional practice.

Key topics

Major frameworks
Industry standards
Compliance landscape
Best-practice checklists

Module 03 — Tooling & Hands-on Labs

The tools, platforms, and lab environments you'll use during and after the course.

Key topics

Tool overview
Lab environment setup
Common workflows
Troubleshooting basics

Module 04 — Real-world Application

Case studies, real client scenarios, and pattern recognition for the situations you'll actually face.

Key topics

Case studies
Client scenarios
Pattern recognition
Decision frameworks

Module 05 — Assessment & Quality

How professionals in this domain assess, validate, and report on the quality of their work.

Key topics

Assessment techniques
Quality control
Reporting standards
Stakeholder updates

Module 06 — Exam Preparation & Beyond

Targeted exam-prep, mock tests, and the post-certification roadmap for career advancement.

Key topics

Exam patterns + tips
Full-length mock exams
Post-cert career paths
Continuing professional development

Exam & Certification

How the official exam works

After course completion, your training advisor helps you schedule the official certification exam — booking the test centre, sending practice mock exams, and supplying the exam voucher at partner pricing where applicable. Pass on first attempt and you'll receive both the official vendor certificate and your SkillCertified completion certificate.

Exam duration
3–6 hours
Questions
100–150
Passing score
70%+
Validity
3 years

Sample SkillCertified Certificate of Course Completion

Sample SkillCertified certificate of completion

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