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Gain insights into SQL, explore fundamental and advanced keywords, and learn to manage tables, building a solid foundation through hands-on projects without complex programming.

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14 Lessons
10h
Updated 2 months ago
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • An understanding of the declarative nature of SQL
  • The ability to learn how to formulate SQL queries
  • Hands-on experience building SQL queries to uncover crucial information
  • The ability to create, update, and delete data

Learning Roadmap

14 Lessons17 Quizzes

1.

Introduction

Introduction

Get familiar with the basics of SQL, its advantages, and practical applications.

2.

Displaying Results

Displaying Results

Unpack the core of selecting display fields and fetching unique results in SQL.

3.

Filtering Data

Filtering Data

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

Work your way through filtering data in SQL using criteria, string types, and logical operators.

4.

Sorting, Aggregating, and Grouping Data

Sorting, Aggregating, and Grouping Data

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of sorting, aggregating, and grouping data using SQL for performance analysis.

5.

Building a Database: Creating Tables and Managing Data

Building a Database: Creating Tables and Managing Data

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

Solve problems in creating, adding, and modifying data in SQL databases.
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Developed by MAANG Engineers
Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
In this beginner-friendly course on SQL, you will dive into the world of structured query language, gradually mastering its core concepts. Through hands-on projects, you will navigate the essentials of SQL without overwhelming emphasis on programming intricacies. Starting with fundamental keywords like SELECT, FROM, and WHERE, you will build a solid foundation for crafting SQL queries. As you progress, you will gradually encounter additional keywords that complement these basics, such as DISTINCT, ORDER BY, GROUP BY, and aggregate functions, which play a pivotal role in refining your SQL skills. Toward the end of the course, you will also gain insights into creating tables and effectively managing the information stored within these tables.

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