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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.

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SQL Intro course

SQL Intro Course

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.

One Day

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Create and manage databases and tables in MySQL
  • Insert, update and delete records using SQL
  • Retrieve data with SELECT, WHERE and ORDER BY
  • Join tables to combine data from multiple sources
  • Summarise data using aggregate functions

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

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.

Private & team training. This course is not on our public schedule at the moment. You can still request a bespoke quote below — we’ll contact you with dates and pricing.
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This course is offered as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online or at your venue.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one-to-one session with an expert.

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Course Dates

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 attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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