Online Class: Introduction to SQL

Name: Introduction to SQL
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In 'Mastering SQL: From Novice to Expert,' learners start with foundational concepts and progress to mastering complex techniques like stored procedures and data transactions. Engaging video demonstrations clarify each step, ensuring participants emerge as proficient database managers.

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Course Description

"Mastering SQL: From Novice to Expert"

In today's digital age, with data driving insights and decisions across industries, understanding the intricate dance of databases is paramount. Our in-depth course, "Mastering SQL: From Novice to Expert," provides a comprehensive journey into the heart of SQL, ensuring that even those without any prior SQL knowledge emerge as proficient database maestros by the end.

SQL: The Unseen Hero Behind Data

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the bedrock of modern databases. It's the primary tool that connects you with vast pools of data, ensuring you can store, retrieve, manipulate, and manage information effortlessly. Picture a sprawling library; if the books are data, then SQL is the skilled librarian guiding you to the exact information you seek.

Course Highlights:

Foundational Understanding: Begin with the basics as you delve into data structures, deciphering the intricacies of various SQL engines like Access, Oracle, and MySQL.
SQL Statements Unraveled: We demystify core SQL commands for you, from fetching data with SELECT, modifying it with UPDATE, adding it with INSERT, or removing it with DELETE.
Crafting & Designing Tables: Dive deep into the art and science of creating and designing tables – the fundamental blocks where your data resides.
Stored Procedures & Efficiency: Explore the power of stored procedures, reusable SQL scripts that enhance your efficiency, ensuring repetitive tasks don’t require continuous coding.
Advanced Concepts & Tools: Tackle advanced SQL tools and techniques. From leveraging cursors for traversing database records, harnessing transactions to ensure data remains pristine, to sculpting views for handling vast data panoramas – we’ve got it covered.
HD Video Demonstrations: Visual learners rejoice! Our high-definition video tutorials elucidate even the most complex concepts, ensuring clarity and comprehension.

Why "Mastering SQL: From Novice to Expert"?

Data is often called the "new oil." But raw data, like crude oil, isn't valuable by itself. It needs refining, understanding, and management. That's where SQL comes into play. As the linchpin of databases, SQL is a skill that's invaluable for anyone in the tech industry, be it database administrators, data analysts, or business owners seeking tailored insights.

By immersing yourself in our course, you’re not just learning a language; you're acquiring a toolkit that empowers you to harness data's potential, unlock insights, and pave the way for informed decisions.

Embark on this transformative journey, and evolve from an SQL novice to an adept database virtuoso, armed with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the vast seas of data with finesse and precision. Let the data revolution begin!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Harnessing SQL for Dynamic Web Applications

Tables in relational databases store information in rows and columns, with primary keys ensuring each record is unique. Proper table design and data type selection prevent errors and enhance data retrieval performance in SQL applications. Additional lesson topics: Learning SQL; SQL Cookbook 10 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. SQL SELECT Essentials

Upon delving into SQL's SELECT statement, Lesson 2 underscores best practices for retrieving specific data by demonstrating column selection, handling WHERE clause conditions, and understanding the impact of using asterisks. It also covers using DISTINCT for deduplication and applying ordering techniques while addressing the role of NULL values. Additional lesson topics: SQL Fundamentals; Retrieving Data with SQL Queries 10 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Quick Guide: SQL Data Updates

The 'UPDATE' command in SQL empowers users to adjust table data effectively, with the ability to update multiple fields and integrate queries for precision. However, neglecting the WHERE clause can lead to sweeping updates, thus knowing the syntax and logic is critical for protecting data integrity. Additional lesson topics: SQL UPDATE Statement; SQL 8 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Mastering SQL: Adding Data with INSERT Statements

Mastering the SQL INSERT statement involves understanding its syntax and limitations, such as data type adherence and primary key uniqueness. Leveraging auto-increment functions eliminates manual ID tracking, while importing data from other tables is streamlined when paired with SELECT statements. Additional lesson topics: SQL: INSERT Statement; INSERT Examples Transact-SQL 9 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Mastering SQL's DELETE Statement: Precision in Data Management

Understanding how to delete data in SQL requires caution due to the risk of creating orphaned records or accidentally deleting all data. Techniques include using carefully constructed WHERE clauses and utilizing verification steps like SELECT statements to ensure accuracy. Additional lesson topics: Deleting Data from an SQL Table; Deleting Rows by Using DELETE 10 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Organize Your Data: A Guide to SQL Sorting and Filtering

Implementing sorting with the ORDER BY feature in SQL can align your data in either ascending or descending order, leveraging multiple column criteria for complex data arrangements. Filtering via the WHERE clause refines data selection through specified conditions, ensuring that database queries yield pertinent and actionable information. Additional lesson topics: 10 tips for sorting, grouping, and summarizing SQL data; How to do sorting on irregular Alphanumeric data in postgres sql 10 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Advanced SQL: Constructing Precise Data Queries

The SQL LIKE operator grants flexible pattern matching using wildcards, allowing searches for strings within arbitrary positions, and combined with NOT, it refines queries to exclude specific sequences from results. Additional lesson topics: Filtering and Selecting Data for Analyses; View Filter Information SQL Server Profiler ; Filtering Rows by Using WHERE and HAVING 10 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Harnessing the Power of SQL Functions for Data Insights

Leveraging SQL, data summaries can be crafted quickly using built-in aggregate functions, ensuring precision and scalability in reporting tasks. The tutorial emphasizes the use of WHERE clauses for data filtering and the importance of aliases for improved readability. Additional lesson topics: Summarizing Data; Summarizing Data Results from a SQL Query 10 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Harnessing the Power of GROUP BY in Data Analysis

Utilizing SQL's GROUP BY clause enables structured aggregation of data, such as compiling customer counts by city, essential for data analysis and reporting. Proper syntax and clause ordering, including WHERE for filtering and HAVING for additional group conditions, are key to successful operation. Additional lesson topics: Summarizing and Grouping Data in SQL 8 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Exploring the Depths of SQL: Mastering Subqueries

Subqueries allow users to perform advanced data retrieval by embedding SELECT statements within other SQL queries, enabling the seamless integration of data from various databases. This capability is particularly useful in scenarios such as updating customer order dates through cross-referencing linked databases. Additional lesson topics: Subquery Fundamentals; The Power of Subqueries; SQL Subquery Example 8 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Unleashing the Power of JOIN: Enhancing SQL Query Performance

Lesson 11 teaches us the power of JOIN in SQL, enhancing query performance by linking tables instead of relying on subqueries. By using JOINs, you can easily and efficiently consolidate data from multiple tables, making your reports faster and easier to generate. Additional lesson topics: Join data from two tables using SQL; SQL Tutorial 9 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. Designing Stable and Scalable Tables

Designing and managing tables is crucial for database performance, integrity, and scalability, involving tasks such as creating, editing, and deleting tables. Proper table naming and normalization prevent data redundancy and ensure efficient data retrieval. Additional lesson topics: Guide to SQL Server data management and data quality; Managing Tables 9 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13. Views: Enhancing SQL Efficiency

Views act as virtual tables created from preset data sets, helping to speed up query execution by storing common SQL Select statements. Despite their benefits, views have limitations such as the inability to take dynamic query parameters. Additional lesson topics: SQL: VIEWS; SQL VIEW Basics 10 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14. Enhancing Your Database with Stored Procedures

Stored procedures in SQL encapsulate complex operations into reusable scripts that perform tasks like querying or modifying data, supporting input arguments to adapt to varying needs. They allow for safer and efficient data handling through options to modify or remove them when needed. Additional lesson topics: Create a Stored Procedure; SQL Server Stored Procedure tutorial and example 10 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15. Navigating SQL: Mastering the Cursor Challenge

Despite their ability to handle granular data operations, cursors in SQL are resource-intensive and often replaceable by conditional statements. Developers should focus on query optimization, leveraging indexes, and limiting record processing to avoid performance issues. Additional lesson topics: SQL Server Cursor Example; Cursors: An Overview 10 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam

Lesson 16. Mastering Transactions for Robust Data Management

When working with Customer and Order tables, removing a customer without deleting related orders causes orphaned records, disrupting data integrity. Transactions provide a way to execute multiple SQL operations as a unit, allowing rollback if any part fails. Additional lesson topics: SQL; Introduction to Transactions 83 Total Points

Lesson 16 Video
Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam
Assessment: Final Exam

224

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate retrieving data.
Demonstrate updating data.
Demonstrate inserting data.
Demonstrate deleting data.
Demonstrate sorting and filtering data.
Demonstrate summarizing data.
Demonstrate grouping data.
Demonstrate using sub-queries.
Demonstrate joining tables.
Demonstrate using views.
Demonstrate using stored procedures, cursors, and transactions.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Introduction to SQL

Course Number: 8900320

Lessons Rating: 4.36 / 5 Stars (2,111 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Last Updated: May 2024

CEU Value: 1.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

"Professor responded in a timely fashion. Great!" -- Colleen B.
"The tutorials were very good. It was easy to zero in to the section you wanted to study on." -- Stanley O.
"I provide support for a software program that uses SQL Server as the backend database and this class answered so many questions I have had ! Many of our customers use select statements and stored procedures and I have never been able to understand how they are put together and how the syntax should be structured. The course started with an overview and then moved on one step at a time building on what I already knew at a pace I could keep up with." -- Elaine A.