SQL: Basics to Intermediate Training Course
SQL serves as the standard language for managing relational database systems.
This instructor-led, live training session (available either online or on-site) is designed for data analysts, database professionals, and software developers at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to master SQL for effective database management.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:
- Comprehending and utilizing core SQL commands and queries.
- Creating and modifying tables and databases.
- Employing SQL to sort, filter, and summarize data.
- Executing complex operations such as joins, subqueries, and set operations.
- Applying intermediate techniques including indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Practical implementation within a live lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To arrange a customized training for this course, please contact us.
Course Outline
Part 1: SQL Foundations
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 the 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
- A basic understanding of computer operations
- Experience with any programming language is advantageous but not mandatory
Audience
- Data analysts
- Database professionals
- Software developers
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