SQL Querying - Combo (Basic & Advanced) Course

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Course Details:

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,380/person (USD)

Savings: $135/person (USD)

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Course Features:

Live Instructor Teaching

Certificate of Completion

Digital Badge: Yes

Courseware: Print

Free 6 Month Online Retake

Hands-On Learning: Yes

Software Lab Included: Yes

Delivery Methods:

 Live Online

Individuals & Groups
@ Your Location


  Onsite for Teams

Groups & Teams
@ Your Organization

This is an instructor-led course. It is taught live online by an instructor for individuals or at organizations for groups.
For a private team training, we can teach onsite at your office or private live online.

 

Course Overview

Enroll in both levels of our instructor-led SQL Querying classes and SAVE $135. This course package includes:

 


Course Notes

Register Early: Registration Deadline is 2 Weeks Prior to Class Start.

Live Online Course Combo Refund Policy: Please note that once payment is received, the instructor-led bundles become non-refundable due to the savings you'll enjoy. However, we understand that life happens, and you can easily reschedule any included classes if needed. Just reach out to our friendly support team, and we'll be happy to help!
Important Course Information
Course Taught with Courseware: Microsoft SQL Server.
Course Taught with Software: Microsoft SQL Server.
Versions that Can Attend: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, My SQL.
Note: This course is taught using Microsoft SQL Server, but students using versions of SQL such as Oracle or MySQL will benefit by attending.
Prerequisites
Knowledge Prerequisites:
  • Basic computer literacy and familiarity with navigating a graphical user interface.
  • No prior database or programming experience is required.

Objectives
SQL Querying - Basic
  • Understand fundamental database concepts, including tables, data types, and schemas.
  • Write basic SELECT queries to retrieve specific data from a database.
  • Filter data effectively using various WHERE clause operators.
  • Utilize built-in SQL functions and expressions for data manipulation and transformation.
  • Combine data from multiple tables using INNER, OUTER, CROSS, and Self-JOIN operations.
  • Summarize and group data using aggregate functions, GROUP BY, and HAVING clauses.
  • Construct subqueries and UNION queries to solve complex data retrieval problems.
  • Apply advanced WHERE clause techniques for comprehensive data filtering, including full-text search.
SQL Querying - Advanced
  • Utilize derived tables and Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to simplify complex queries and improve readability.
  • Apply advanced joining techniques such as Merge Join, Nested Loop, and Hash Match to optimize query performance.
  • Master advanced WHERE clause functionalities, including pattern matching with LIKE and PATINDEX, and effectively combine multiple predicates.
  • Construct sophisticated queries using advanced CTE syntax, including multiple and recursive CTEs, and leverage CTEs for data manipulation.
  • Implement the OUTPUT clause for viewing and saving modified data, and effectively use the MERGE statement for data synchronization.
  • Perform advanced data aggregation using GROUPING SETS, CUBE, and ROLLUP to generate comprehensive reports.
  • Execute pivoted and unpivoted queries using both CASE statements and the PIVOT/UNPIVOT functions to transform data for analysis.
  • Optimize query performance by understanding underlying execution plans and applying best practices for advanced SQL constructs.
Target Audience
  • Individuals with no prior SQL or database experience looking to start a career in data analysis, business intelligence, or database management.
  • Aspiring data analysts, data scientists, and business intelligence professionals who need foundational SQL skills.
  • Report writers, business users, and marketing professionals who need to extract and analyze data from databases.
  • IT professionals, developers, and system administrators who require a basic understanding of SQL for their roles.
  • Data Analysts and Scientists:Those who regularly work with large datasets and need to perform complex data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Database Developers: Professionals responsible for writing and optimizing SQL queries for applications and reports.
  • Business Intelligence Professionals: Individuals who need to generate insightful reports and dashboards from various data sources.
  • SQL Developers and Programmers: Anyone looking to deepen their SQL knowledge beyond the basics and master advanced querying techniques.
  • Anyone interested in gaining a valuable, in-demand skill for navigating and leveraging data in any industry.

Delivery Methods

For Individuals

Learn From an Instructor Live Online

Certstaffix Training public classes are taught by live instructors to you in the comfort of your home or work. Attend our live online, instructor-led classes from the convenience of your location and avoid travel.

How It Works

  • A live instructor teaching you online via Zoom
  • Hands-on learning with the software or skill you are being taught
  • Any needed software for the class is provided in an online lab
  • Interact with all students in the class
  • Classes are kept small to have time for student questions
  • Easy, Real-Time Q&A

Have more than 10 students needing this course? Contact Us for bulk pricing.

For Groups/Teams

2 Ways to Hold a Private Group Class

Certstaffix Training offers two ways to hold a private training for your team:

   1. Group Onsite at Your Organization

An instructor comes to your organization to teach face-to-face. Travel is included in our onsite training prices. Use the quote form on this page to request a custom quote.

   2. Private Live Online

An instructor holds an online class just for your team. We provide the online conferencing and online lab environments (if applicable).

    Both Ways

No matter where you hold a private class, Certstaffix Training provides any required software in a web browser (during class) and ships any courseware (if applicable) directly to you before class starts.

  • A live instructor teaches your team an off-the-shelf or customized class
  • You choose the class schedule (subject to instructor availability)
  • You choose an off-the-shelf course or select topics
  • An online software lab environment is provided during class (if applicable, may require the creation of a free trial account)
  • Courseware is shipped before class (if applicable)

For further information and group rate inquiries, please Contact Us.

 

Course Topics

SQL Querying - Basic

Days 1 & 2

This basic SQL querying course teaches you how to write efficient SQL queries to extract, combine, and summarize data from various sources. You'll gain hands-on experience using core functions, joins, and clauses to transform raw data into actionable insights for better decision-making.

Course Objectives:
Course Objectives:
  • Understand fundamental database concepts, including tables, data types, and schemas.
  • Write basic SELECT queries to retrieve specific data from a database.
  • Filter data effectively using various WHERE clause operators.
  • Utilize built-in SQL functions and expressions for data manipulation and transformation.
  • Combine data from multiple tables using INNER, OUTER, CROSS, and Self-JOIN operations.
  • Summarize and group data using aggregate functions, GROUP BY, and HAVING clauses.
  • Construct subqueries and UNION queries to solve complex data retrieval problems.
  • Apply advanced WHERE clause techniques for comprehensive data filtering, including full-text search.
Detailed Course Outline:
Detailed Course Outline:
Exploring Database Concepts
  • What Is SQL Server?
  • Databases in the Cloud
  • Service vs. Application
  • Database as Container
  • Data Is Stored in Tables
  • Data Types
  • Normalization
  • Understanding Indexes
  • Database Schemas
Writing Simple SELECT Queries
  • Using the SELECT Statement
  • Selecting a Literal Value
  • Retrieving from a Table
  • Generating a Select-List
  • Mixing Literals and Column Names
  • Filtering Data
  • Adding a WHERE Clause
  • Using WHERE Clauses with Alternate Operators
  • Using BETWEEN
  • Using BETWEEN with NOT
  • Filtering on Date and Time
  • Using WHERE Clauses with Two Predicates
  • Using the IN Operator
  • Working with NULL
  • Sorting Data
  • Thinking About Performance
  • Taking Advantage of Indexes
  • Viewing Execution Plans
Using Built-In Functions and Expressions
  • Expressions Using Operators
  • Concatenating Strings
  • Concatenating Strings and NULL
  • CONCAT
  • ISNULL and COALESCE
  • Concatenating Other Data Types to Strings
  • Using Mathematical Operators
  • Using String Functions
  • RTRIM and LTRIM
  • LEFT and RIGHT
  • LEN and DATALENGTH
  • CHARINDEX
  • SUBSTRING
  • CHOOSE
  • REVERSE
  • UPPER and LOWER
  • REPLACE
  • Nesting Functions
  • Using Date and Time Functions
  • GETDATE and SYSDATETIME
  • DATEADD
  • DATEDIFF
  • DATENAME and DATEPART
  • DAY, MONTH, and YEAR
  • CONVERT
  • FORMAT
  • DATEFROMPARTS
  • EOMONTH
  • Using Mathematical Functions
  • ABS
  • POWER
  • SQUARE and SQRT
  • ROUND
  • RAND
  • Logical Functions and Expressions
  • The CASE Expression
  • IIF
  • COALESCE
  • Administrative Functions
  • Using Functions in the WHERE and ORDER BY Clauses
  • The TOP Keyword
  • Thinking About Performance
Joining Tables
  • Using INNER JOIN
  • Joining Two Tables
  • Avoiding an Incorrect Join Condition
  • Joining on a Different Column Name
  • Joining on More Than One Column
  • Joining Three or More Tables
  • Using OUTER JOIN
  • Using LEFT OUTER JOIN
  • Using RIGHT OUTER JOIN
  • Using OUTER JOIN to Find Rows with No Match
  • Adding a Table to the Right Side of a LEFT JOIN
  • Adding a Table to the Main Table of a LEFT JOIN
  • FULL OUTER JOIN
  • CROSS JOIN
  • Self-Joins
  • Thinking About Performance
Grouping and Summarizing Data
  • Aggregate Functions
  • The GROUP BY Clause
  • Grouping on Columns
  • Grouping on Expressions
  • The ORDER BY Clause
  • The WHERE Clause
  • The HAVING Clause
  • DISTINCT Keyword
  • Using DISTINCT vs. GROUP BY
  • DISTINCT Within an Aggregate Expression
  • Aggregate Queries with More Than One Table
  • Aggregate Functions and NULL
  • Thinking About Performance
Building on Subqueries and Unions
  • Writing Subqueries
  • Using a Subquery in an IN List
  • Using a Subquery and NOT IN
  • Using a Subquery Containing NULL with NOT IN
  • Using EXISTS
  • Using CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY
  • Writing UNION Queries
  • Using EXCEPT and INTERSECT
Advanced WHERE Clauses
  • Using CONTAINS
  • Using Multiple Terms with CONTAINS
  • Searching Multiple Columns
  • Using FREETEXT
  • Thinking About Performance


 

SQL Querying - Advanced

Day 3

This course is for data professionals who want to move beyond basic SQL and master advanced querying techniques. It covers sophisticated concepts like Common Table Expressions (CTEs), recursive queries, and advanced aggregation to help you analyze and manage data with greater precision and efficiency.

Course Objectives:
Course Objectives:
  • Utilize derived tables and Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to simplify complex queries and improve readability.
  • Apply advanced joining techniques such as Merge Join, Nested Loop, and Hash Match to optimize query performance.
  • Master advanced WHERE clause functionalities, including pattern matching with LIKE and PATINDEX, and effectively combine multiple predicates.
  • Construct sophisticated queries using advanced CTE syntax, including multiple and recursive CTEs, and leverage CTEs for data manipulation.
  • Implement the OUTPUT clause for viewing and saving modified data, and effectively use the MERGE statement for data synchronization.
  • Perform advanced data aggregation using GROUPING SETS, CUBE, and ROLLUP to generate comprehensive reports.
  • Execute pivoted and unpivoted queries using both CASE statements and the PIVOT/UNPIVOT functions to transform data for analysis.
  • Optimize query performance by understanding underlying execution plans and applying best practices for advanced SQL constructs.
Detailed Course Outline:
Detailed Course Outline:
Building on Subqueries, Common Table Expressions, and Unions
  • Using Derived Tables and Common Table Expressions
  • Using Derived Tables
  • Using Common Table Expressions
  • Using a Common Table Expression to Solve a Complicated Join Problem
  • Thinking About Performance
Advanced Joining Tables
  • Merge Join
  • Nested Loop
  • Hash Match
Advanced WHERE Clauses
  • Pattern Matching
  • Using LIKE
  • Restricting the Characters in Pattern Matches
  • Searching for Wildcards
  • Combining Wildcards
  • Using PATINDEX
  • Using WHERE Clauses with Three or More Predicates
  • Using NOT with Parentheses
  • Performing a Full-Text Search
Writing Advanced Queries
  • Advanced CTE Queries
  • Alternate CTE Syntax
  • Using Multiple CTEs
  • Referencing a CTE Multiple Times
  • Joining a CTE to Another CTE
  • Writing a Recursive Query
  • Data Manipulation with CTEs
  • Isolating Aggregate Query Logic
  • Correlated Subqueries in the SELECT list
  • Using Derived Tables
  • Common Table Expressions
  • Using CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY
  • The OUTPUT Clause
  • Using OUTPUT to View Data
  • Saving OUTPUT Data to a Table
  • The MERGE Statement
  • GROUPING SETS
  • CUBE and ROLLUP
  • Pivoted Queries
  • Pivoting Data with CASE
  • Using the PIVOT Function
  • Using the UNPIVOT Function
  • Paging

 



 


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What are the top SQL skills?

A: SQL is a powerful tool for data analysis, and the skills necessary to effectively use it can be learned relatively easily. Here are some of the top SQL skills that can help you become more proficient in using this scripting language:

Top SQL Skills

1. Basic SQL commands – These include commands such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, which are used to retrieve, manipulate, and store data in a database.

2. Advanced SQL commands – These include more complex commands such as JOIN, GROUP BY, and ORDER BY, which can be used to perform more sophisticated data analysis.

3. Database design – This involves understanding how databases are structured and how data is stored within them. This knowledge is necessary in order to effectively design and query databases.

4. Data modeling – This is the process of designing data models that can be used to represent real-world scenarios. This skill is necessary in order to effectively design database structures and queries.

5. SQL programming – This involves writing code in SQL in order to perform various tasks such as data retrieval, data manipulation, and data storage. This skill is necessary in order to effectively develop database applications.

SQL Training and Certification

These are just some of the top SQL skills that can help you become more proficient in using this software. If you are looking to improve your SQL skills, then consider taking our SQL training that can teach you these skills.

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Where Can I Learn More About SQL Querying?

SQL Query Blogs

SQL Query User Groups

SQL Query Online Forums


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