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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Expert Trainers Experienced industry expert
- Class Size 1–8 in person or 1–6 online
- Support 28 days free helpdesk
- Cancellation 7 day cancellation
- Certificate Certificate of attendance
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SQL Intro Course
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.
Private & team training
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Course Outline
Introduction to SQL and relational databases
What is SQL?
Overview of relational databases
Using MySQL to create a database
Creating and Managing Databases and Tables
Creating a database
Creating a table
Adding columns to a table
Deleting a column
Dropping a table
Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Data
Inserting data into a table
Updating data in a table
Deleting data from a table
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
Joining Tables
Inner joins
Outer joins
Self joins
Aggregation
COUNT()
SUM()
AVG()
MAX()
MIN()
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.
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Great and friendly service from the front desk and extremely knowledgeable trainer who shaped the class to our needs. Great work
Very knowledgeable instructor, great examples.
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…
Great industry knowledge and adapting course to my needs and industry. Found it extremely beneficial
The relaxed training and comfort to be able to ask questions whenever. And being able to do it online.
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