Delve into the world of SQL, the cornerstone of Business Intelligence, with our SQL Fundamentals course. Designed for beginners and aspiring data professionals, this course introduces you to the foundational syntax and transformative capabilities of SQL. You’ll learn how to effectively extract and manipulate data from databases, a critical skill for any analyst. Starting with basic data retrieval and filtering techniques, the course progressively guides you through more complex aspects of SQL, including data transformation functions and combining data from multiple tables. We provide hands-on experience through an accessible Azure Data Studio data warehouse, ensuring you can practice your skills in a real-world environment, regardless of your operating system.
Learning Objectives
• Learn the basic SQL syntax that will help you access a whole new world of data.
• Focus on the read-only functionality that matters for a data analyst, and get to insights quickly.
• Perform the basics of data sorting, filtering, and aggregation in SQL to start uncovering valuable insights
• Solidify your understanding through real-world scenarios, applying your newfound SQL skills in a variety of practical exercises
Major Topics
• Retrieve and filter data using basic SQL syntax
• Transform data with the help of numerical, date, and text functions
• Understand essential terminology related to SQL, databases, and data warehouses
• Combine data from multiple tables efficiently for a more advanced analysis
