Overview
SQL Fundamentals Course Overview
SQL is the most common language for working with data in modern organizations, and SQL Server is widely used across analytics, finance, and business intelligence teams. This course provides a practical foundation for writing SQL queries in an analyst-friendly way. The focus is on producing accurate result sets: selecting the right fields, narrowing outputs to what matters, summarizing data with grouped totals, and sorting for analysis and reporting. Along the way, the course emphasizes writing readable scripts with comments and consistent formatting, plus avoiding common beginner mistakes that lead to confusing results. Throughout, you’ll work with real sample data and short exercises that reinforce each concept so you can apply core SQL patterns immediately in day-to-day work.
By the end of this course, you’ll possess the fundamental skills necessary to navigate and manipulate database data confidently. You’ll understand best practices and common pitfalls in SQL, equipping you with the knowledge to become a proficient business analyst and a valuable asset in any data-driven role.
Who should take this course?
This course is for beginners who want to learn SQL from scratch, and for Excel/Power BI users who want a practical foundation for querying data in SQL Server. It’s also useful for analysts who can “read” SQL but want to write cleaner, more confident queries.
SQL Fundamentals Learning Objectives
- Retrieve and shape data using core SQL clauses
- Refine queries with advanced filtering, row shaping, and data-quality logic
- Transform data with the help of numerical, date, and text functions
- Combine data from multiple tables efficiently for a more advanced analysis
Prerequisite Skills
Recommended skills to have before taking this course.
- Excel
- Basic Math
Level 3
2h 54min
100% online and self-paced
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Start LearningWhat You'll Learn
Data Types & Functions
Combining Tables
Course Wrap-Up
Qualified Assessment
This Course is Part of the Following Programs
Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.
Business Essentials Certificate
- Skills Learned Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Ethics
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- Skills learned Data Transformation & Automation, Data Visualization, Coding, Data Modeling
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