SQL: Basics to Intermediate Training Course
SQL is the standard language for relational database management systems.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level data analysts, database professionals, and software developers who wish to learn SQL to manage databases effectively.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand and use fundamental SQL commands and queries.
- Create and manipulate tables and databases.
- Use SQL to sort, filter, and summarize data.
- Implement more complex operations like joins, subqueries, and set operations.
- Apply intermediate techniques such as indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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