In this course you will learn all about the Structured Query Language ("SQL".) We will review the origins of the language and its conceptual foundations. But primarily, we will focus on learning all the standard SQL commands, their syntax, and how to use these commands to conduct analysis of the data within a relational database. Our scope includes not only the SELECT statement for retrieving data and creating analytical reports, but also includes the DDL ("Data Definition Language") and DML ("Data Manipulation Language") commands necessary to create and maintain database objects.
The Structured Query Language (SQL)
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The Structured Query Language (SQL)
This course is part of Databases for Data Scientists Specialization
Instructor: Alan Paradise
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The origins and historical basis for SQL
Standard SQL use and syntax
How to code SQL queries in order to analyze data stored in relational databases
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AL
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022
The course will give you enough information to tackle many business problems with SQL. Alan is a very good teacher, methodical, focused and pleasant to listen to.
BA
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2023
Honestly, it's a very beneficial, understandable, enjoyable, and challenging course. I would prefer anyone interested in the SQL side to check it out.
FF
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2022
I am impressed with the enthusiasm of the instructor and the way he carried the course through out. Big thumbs up from my side :)
