SQL Course with Certificate
Practical SQL Training
Learn to write SQL queries, subqueries, transactions, and construct practical projects such as a reporting system and libraries. Join this SQL course to build skills to handle large datasets and retrieve data accurately.
About this course
In this SQL course, you’ll learn the essential skills to manage relational databases and perform complex data queries. You’ll learn and apply key SQL techniques, including basic and advanced queries, joins, subqueries, and functions. The course covers database design principles, such as normalization and table relationships, to help you organize data efficiently.
Advanced topics such as transactions, window functions, triggers, and views will optimize performance and automate tasks, enabling you to handle large datasets and retrieve data accurately.
Through hands-on projects, you’ll apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, building a Library Management System and an Advanced Reporting System. These projects will teach you how to design and manage relational databases, automate reporting, and generate insights with advanced SQL techniques.
By completing this SQL training course, you’ll be able to create efficient databases, optimize performance, and develop dynamic reports, ensuring you’re prepared to tackle real-world data challenges and become a valuable asset to any data-driven organization.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Introduction to DBMS and SQL
10 items
1.02 hr
- Introduction to DBMS
- Advantages of DBMS
- DBMS Operations
- Introduction to RDMS
- Intro to DB and SQL Introduction
- Intro to DB and SQL Data Understanding
- Intro to DB and SQL Problem Definition
- Getting setup with MySQL MacOS
- Getting setup with MySQL Windows
- Importing File into MySQL Workbench
Basic SQL Queries
9 items
1.01 hr
- Creating Database Structures
- Creating Table Constraints
- Order of Execution in SQL
- Fetching Data Concepts
- Fetching Data Hands on
- Fetching Data in SQL
- Filtering Data Concepts
- Filtering Data Hands on
- Fetching Data in SQL
2 Coding Exercises
- Coding Exercises Filtering and Operators Quiz - Beginner
- Coding Exercises Operators and Pattern Matching Quiz - Beginner
Intermediate SQL Concepts
14 items
2 hr
- Aggregating Data Concepts
- Aggregating Data Hands on
- Joining Data Concepts
- Joining Data Hands on
- Joins in SQL - Handson
- Sub queries
- Subqueries in SQL
- Subqueries in SQL - Hands on
- String Functions in SQL
- Data Functions in SQL
- Numeric Functions in SQL
- Constraints and Alter command in detail
- Basic rules for Foreign Key Constraint
- Foreign Key Constraint
4 Coding Exercises
- Coding Exercises Aggregate Functions Quiz - Beginner
- Coding Exercises Joins SQL Quiz - Beginner
- Coding Exercises Advance SQL Quiz - Beginner
- Coding Exercises Advance SQL Quiz - Advance
Database Design
3 items
0.26 hr
- Types of Data Models
- Normalization
- Types of Normalization
Advanced SQL Concepts
6 items
0.47 hr
- Self Joins
- Multiple table Joins
- Transactions and Concurrency
- Window Functions Concepts
- Window Functions in SQL
- Window Functions Hands-on
2 Coding Exercises
- Coding Exercises Window Functions - Beginner
- Coding Exercises Window Functions - Intermediate
Triggers, Views and Stored Procedures
5 items
0.43 hr
- Triggers
- Introduction to View
- Views - Hands on
- With cascaded and with local check option
- Stored Procedures
Practical Applications of SQL
1 item
0.53 hr
- DBMS and SQL - Case Study
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- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Library Management system
- In this project, you will design a Library Management System to manage books, authors, library members and book loans. The system will allow you to perform operations like adding new books, managing member details, tracking loans and generating reports. You will work with a relational database to efficiently organize and retrieve information about books, authors, members and their loan transactions.
- GUIDED PROJECT 2
- Advanced Reporting System
- In this project, you will develop an Advanced Reporting System that generates complex reports for a company. The system will utilize advanced SQL techniques such as views, window functions, advanced joins, and triggers to provide insights into employee performance, department-wise reports and automatic updates based on data changes. The goal is to create dynamic, real-time reports that improve business decision-making.
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Mr. Udit Mehrotra
Data Scientist, Stripe
Vidhya K
Consulting Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take this SQL language course?
This course is ideal for those who are just starting to learn SQL. This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills of SQL regardless of whether you are an aspiring data analyst, a working professional who wants to improve his/her database management, or a person interested in data analysis.
What will I learn in this SQL course?
In this SQL course, you will learn how to use SQL for data management and querying. The course starts with SQL basics like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE commands, and progresses to advanced concepts such as JOINs, subqueries, functions, transactions, and window functions. You will also work on practical projects to apply your SQL skills effectively. This comprehensive SQL course is designed for both beginners and those seeking to deepen their SQL expertise.
What will be taught in this SQL training course?
In this course, you will cover the fundamentals of SQL, starting with database management systems (DBMS) and progressing to advanced topics like transactions, window functions, and stored procedures. You will learn how to query, manipulate, and manage relational databases using SQL, including joins, subqueries, and normalization.
What is the course duration, and what practical projects are included in this SQL training?
This SQL training course offers approximately 7 hours of video content. It includes 8 coding exercises and 2 hands-on projects.
Is this SQL course suitable for beginners?
Yes, this SQL course for beginners is designed for learners with no prior SQL experience. It starts with foundational database concepts and simple SQL queries, gradually progressing to more complex topics such as JOINs and subqueries. You can start learning SQL online with no prerequisites.
What skills will I gain from this SQL course?
By completing this SQL language course, you will gain the skills to:
Write SQL queries for data manipulation and definition (SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE)
Use JOINs, subqueries, and window functions for advanced querying
Understand database design and normalization.
Create triggers, stored procedures, and view.s
Apply SQL in real-world scenarios like generating reports and managing database.
Should I have some knowledge of programming to take this SQL language course?
No, you do not require any programming knowledge to take this course. It targets individuals new to the field, and you will begin with the basics. However, a basic understanding of computer science concepts will help you comprehend the contents more effectively.
What makes this SQL course different than other free SQL courses?
The course is comprehensive, covering guided projects, real-life applications, and focusing on advanced SQL methods, including window functions, triggers, and stored procedures. Through projects, you will gain practical experience and develop skills in demand in the labor market
Does this SQL course include any hands-on projects?
Yes, this SQL course with a certificate includes two major hands-on guided projects:
Library Management System: Develop a complete database system for managing library books, authors, and transactions.
- Advanced Reporting System: Build a reporting system using advanced SQL features, including views, triggers, and window functions.
Do I get a certificate after completing this online SQL course?
Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate. This certificate is awarded with an active Academy Pro+ plan and is a valuable addition to your resume or LinkedIn profile, demonstrating your proficiency in SQL
Are there any prerequisites for this SQL training?
No prior knowledge of SQL is required for this course. It is designed as a SQL language training program for beginners, and you will learn everything from the basics of SQL to more advanced concepts as you progress through the course.
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