Course Outline
Part 1: SQL Basics
Introduction to SQL and Databases
- Understanding databases
- Introduction to SQL
- Setting up the SQL environment
SQL Syntax and Basic Queries
- SQL syntax overview
- SELECT statements
- Filtering data with WHERE clause
Working with Functions and Aggregates
- Common SQL functions
- Aggregate functions: COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN
- Grouping data with GROUP BY
Joining Tables
- Understanding JOINs
- INNER JOIN
- LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL OUTER JOIN
Subqueries and Set Operations
- Writing subqueries
- UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT operations
Data Manipulation
- INSERT INTO statement
- UPDATE statement
- DELETE statement
Part 2: Intermediate SQL
Advanced Data Filtering
- Advanced WHERE clause techniques
- LIKE operator and pattern matching
- IN and BETWEEN operators
Complex Joins and Subqueries
- Self-joins
- Non-correlated and correlated subqueries
- EXISTS clause
Working with Indexes and Views
- Understanding indexes and their impact on performance
- Creating and using views
Advanced Functions and Stored Procedures
- User-defined functions
- Stored procedures and triggers
- Error handling in SQL
Data Transformation and Analysis
- Pivoting and unpivoting data
- Window functions: ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK
- CTEs (Common Table Expressions)
Database Design and Normalization
- Database design principles
- Normal forms and normalization
- Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling
Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Query optimization techniques
- Execution plans
- Performance tuning best practices
SQL in the Real World
- Integrating SQL with other technologies
- Case studies and real-world scenarios
- Final project: Building a database solution from scratch
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic computer operations
- Experience with any programming language is beneficial but not required
Audience
- Data analysts
- Database professionals
- Software developers
Testimonials (5)
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.
Aynanie Kiram - Aarki, Inc.
Course - SQL DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN - Bespoke
The course built lesson to lesson, and the pacing was a big deal for me.