This introductory SQL course will give you a solid foundation to explore the tables, columns, and rows stored in a database, as well as write SQL queries to extract and begin analyzing that data. Through practical, hands-on exercises, our expert instructor will help you understand the basics of database architecture and build your skills in writing real SQL code.
You’ll learn to write SELECT statements to choose specific columns from tables and filter results using WHERE, AND/OR, IN, and NOT. You’ll also work with wildcard filters and mathematical comparisons such as equals, greater than, and less than to retrieve only the data you need. Finally, you’ll learn to combine information from multiple tables using INNER JOINs.
By the end of this beginner hands-on class, you’ll be able to write basic SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server. You’ll also learn how to use the free SQL Server Management Studio app to explore a database and execute your queries. The concepts taught in SQL Server can be applied to other types of SQL (including Microsoft Access, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) with only minor syntax changes.
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