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About the Course

Much of the world's data lives in databases. SQL (or Structured Query Language) is a powerful programming language that is used for communicating with and manipulating data in databases. A working knowledge of databases and SQL is a must for anyone who wants to start a career in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Analytics, Data Science or Business Intelligence. The purpose of this course is to help you learn and apply foundational and intermediate knowledge of the SQL language, and become familiar with many relational database (RDBMS) concepts along the way. You will start with performing basic Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) operations using CREATE, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements. You will then learn to filter, order, sort, and aggregate data. You will work with functions, perform sub-selects and nested queries, as well as JOIN data in multiple tables. You will also work with VIEWS, transactions and create stored procedures. The emphasis in this course is on hands-on, practical learning. As such, you will work with real database systems, use real tools, and real-world datasets. You will create a database instance in the cloud. Through a series of hands-on labs, you will practice building and running SQL queries. At the end of the course you will apply and demonstrate your skills with a final project. The SQL skills you learn in this course will be applicable to a variety of RDBMSes such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM Db2, Oracle, SQL Server and others. No prior knowledge of databases, SQL or programming is required, however some basic data literacy is beneficial....

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Mar 12, 2024

Mar 7, 2024

Though there are a few mistakes throughout the course, and the labs were not working for a part of the course, overall the course has good useful information.

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By Gabriel M

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Mar 16, 2025

Se agradece que exista cursos donde se practique lo aprendido.

By Harria P

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Mar 22, 2025

Very complete course for all SQL data bases and operationS!

By Yendougnoime J D

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Apr 10, 2025

très bien structuré et très interessant . merci beaucoup

By Sebastian B D

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Mar 19, 2025

The practical exercises are the best!! you learn a lot!!

By Shravani K

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Jul 18, 2023

This course is totally beneficial

for beginner students .

By Aasim K

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Aug 25, 2024

Its a wonder full course very helpfull for learning sql

By Vinay K S

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Jun 2, 2025

I have learn what are basic of sql it was usefull

By Mitul C

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Mar 4, 2023

VERY GREAT EXPERENCE IN LEARNING NEW COURSE!!!

By Afsal P

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Jun 21, 2024

very usefull, easy to learn , greate teaching

By Nitesh R

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Apr 29, 2025

Explanation is clear and concise. Awesome

By Tyra D F

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Mar 3, 2025

Excellent course. It is very informative.

By Maaz S

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Jan 12, 2023

Nice course. Allmost topics are covered.

By Fimson F

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Jun 14, 2023

Best course for refreshing your skills

By Carolina O

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Mar 22, 2025

Aprendí muchísimo a la hora que podía

By Oussama I

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Feb 6, 2025

Helpful Course I'm really thankful.

By NARENDRA P S

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Jan 6, 2024

A good practical exposure of sql

By Manthy B T

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Jan 4, 2024

an excellent course to learn SQL

By Rohit S

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Feb 18, 2024

Really good introductory course

By Châu N

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Jan 19, 2025

very useful for beginers!!

By Sherba Z

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Sep 6, 2025

This course is fantastic

By Odwa V

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Oct 18, 2024

I really learned alot.

By Никита В

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Jun 6, 2024

Really helpfull course

By Rashmi s

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Jun 20, 2025

able to understand

By Ayman M

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May 3, 2023

Great SQL Practice