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SQL Intro Course

Learn to query and manage databases confidently using SQL on this practical one-day course.

Covering relational databases, SELECT queries, filtering, joins and aggregate functions using MySQL.

Learn to query and manage databases confidently using SQL on this practical one-day course. Covering relational databases, SELECT queries, filtering, joins and aggregate functions using MySQL.

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SQL Intro training course

SQL Intro Course

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Query and manage databases confidently using SQL on this practical one-day introduction course.

You'll learn what SQL is and how relational databases are structured, how to create and manage databases and tables, how to insert, update and delete records, how to retrieve data using SELECT statements with WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY and HAVING clauses, how to join multiple tables to combine data from different sources, and how to use aggregate functions to summarise and analyse large datasets.

Hands-on throughout using MySQL.

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Course outline

1

Introduction to SQL and relational databases

What is SQL?

Overview of relational databases

Using MySQL to create a database

2

Creating and Managing Databases and Tables

Creating a database

Creating a table

Adding columns to a table

Deleting a column

Dropping a table

3

Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Data

Inserting data into a table

Updating data in a table

Deleting data from a table

4

Retrieving Data from Tables

Selecting data from a table

Using wildcards in SELECT statements

Using ORDER BY and LIMIT in SELECT statements

Using GROUP BY and HAVING in SELECT statements

5

Joining Tables

Inner joins

Outer joins

Self joins

6

Aggregation

COUNT()

SUM()

AVG()

MAX()

MIN()

7

Questions and answers

This course is also available as a private course. This allows you to choose the dates of your training and the location (in our training centre, onsite or at your offices). And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who is this course for?

For developers, data analysts, marketers and business professionals who need to query and manage databases. No prior SQL experience required.

18 Reviews
9.4/10 Satisfaction
94.4% Recommend

Very good personality and was very good at answering questions, well prepared and very interactive with us.

Rayan – 5 May 2026

Great facilities knowledgible teacher a well structured day, with adequate breaks and time to learn.

Tristan – 5 May 2026

The facility and trainer were both exactly as needed and to standard.

Ryan – 5 May 2026

Great and friendly service from the front desk and extremely knowledgeable trainer who shaped the class to our needs. Great work

Henry – 15 January 2026

Very knowledgeable instructor, great examples.

Doug – 15 January 2026

Trainer (Dele) was very patient and tailored the learning to myself specifically as I was the only one on the course today. He was excellen…

Joe – 12 August 2025

Great industry knowledge and adapting course to my needs and industry. Found it extremely beneficial

Daire – 22 April 2025

The relaxed training and comfort to be able to ask questions whenever. And being able to do it online.

Anthony – 6 November 2024

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