Course Outline
Introduction to SQL
- What is SQL?
- Understanding relational databases
- Database engines and tools
Basic Data Retrieval
- SELECT statements
- Filtering with WHERE
- Sorting with ORDER BY
Working with Columns and Rows
- Using DISTINCT
- Column aliases
- Limiting results
Filtering and Comparison
- Comparison operators
- BETWEEN, IN, LIKE
- Logical operators (AND, OR, NOT)
Aggregating and Grouping Data
- COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
- GROUP BY clause
- HAVING clause
Table Joins Basics
- Understanding primary and foreign keys
- INNER JOIN
- LEFT JOIN and RIGHT JOIN
Using Subqueries
- Introduction to subqueries
- Subqueries in SELECT
- Subqueries in WHERE
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic computer operations
- Familiarity with using spreadsheets or tabular data
- No prior programming experience required
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data entry professionals
- Anyone new to working with databases
Delivery Options
Private Group Training
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- Pre-course call with your trainer
- Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
- Bespoke outlines
- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from £3800 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, £1200 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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Testimonials (5)
Gunnar created a great rapport with the audience and was quick to identify our needs. He was engaging and highly knowledgeable throughout and we enjoyed his humour.
Kurt - Complete Coherence
Course - SQL For Data Science and Data Analysis
Philip was very kind, his style of explaining SQL concepts is outstanding. I liked that he give us information and answered to questions which were not part of this course.
Stefan
Course - SQL in SQL Server
analytical functions
khusboo dassani - Tech Northwest Skillnet
Course - SQL Advanced
The training materials.
Mona Dobre - DB Global Technology
Course - SQL Advanced level for Analysts
They way the instructor teaches is very informative and effective especially on the 2nd day when topics are a bit advanced.