Overview
SQL Fundamentals Course Overview
SQL plays a foundational role in Business Intelligence as it provides us with a way to extract data from databases for use in other BI tools.
This course covers SQL’s foundational syntax and essential transformations with practical, hands-on examples. To do this, learners are given access to an Azure Data Studio data warehouse from which they can run the queries taught throughout this course. Connecting to the data warehouse is simple and can be done from a Windows, iOS, or Linux computer.
This course will walk you through retrieving and filtering data from a database with basic SQL syntax, transforming that data with functions, combining data from multiple tables, best practices when using SQL, and common mistakes. By the end of this course, you’ll have the core skills business analysts need to extract data from a database using SQL.
SQL Fundamentals Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:-
Retrieve and filter data using basic SQL syntax
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Transform data with the help of numerical, date, and text functions
- Identify strategies for constructing an unbiased sample
- Understand essential terminology related to SQL, databases, and data warehouses
Who should take this course?
The SQL Fundamentals is perfect for those with zero prior experience with SQL or for those who just want a refresher on the fundamentals and best practices. As with any coding language, SQL can be daunting, which is why this course starts with super simple examples and works slowly up to more complex theories. Every concept and step is explained clearly and with as non-technical language as possible.
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Introduction
Basic SQL Queries
Chapter Introduction
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Installation and Introduction to Azure Data Studio
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Creating a Connection to a Database
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What is Adventure Works?
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Example SQL Code
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Saving Your Queries in Notepad
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SELECT and FROM
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SELECT Specific Columns
Creating a Column Alias
Using WHERE to Filter Rows
Checking the Impact of a WHERE Filter
Using GROUP BY to Combine Rows
Limiting Results to 1 Invoice Number for Testing
Using GROUP BY to Combine Invoice Numbers
Using HAVING to Filter Grouped Rows
Filtering Grouped Invoices with HAVING
SQL Order of Operations
Using ORDER BY to Sort Query Rows
Recap and Common Errors
Filtering Rows TOP N
Filtering Rows TOP N Percent
Filtering Rows OFFSET FETCH
FIltering Rows DISTINCT
ORDER BY Another Column
Chapter Summary & Student Exercise 1a
Student exercise 1a review
Student Exercise 1b
Student Exercise 1b Review
Student Exercise 1c
Student Exercise 1c Review
Manipulating Values with Functions
Chapter Introduction
Recap of Aggregate Functions
Counting Rows with COUNT( ) Aggregation
How Aggregate Functions Respond to NULL Values
The Importance of Data Types
Numeric Data Types
Numeric Functions
Where is the Boolean Data Type
Date and Time Data Types
Date Parts
Date and Time Functions
Date and Time Functions in Practice
The DATEADD Function
Working with Specific Dates
Server Properties Collation
Text or String Data Types
String Functions
The CONCAT String Function
LEN UPPER LOWER REPLACE String functions
Flexible LEFT and RIGHT Functions
Comparison Operators
Comparison Operators - Dealing with NULL
Logical Operators
Logical Operators - Common Errors
Advanced Logical Operators - IN and BETWEEN
IN and BETWEEN in Practice
Advanced Logical Operators - LIKE
LIKE in Practice
Using IIF Statements to Create a Conditional Column
Using a CASE Statement for Multiple Conditions
Basic SQL Formatting
Using IIF in a WHERE Statement
Replacing NULL Using IIF, ISNULL and COALESCE
Using CAST to Change the Data Type
Practical Examples Using CAST
Using a NATIONAL for UNICODE Best Practice
Chapter Review and Student Exercise 2a
Student Exercise 2a Review
Student Exercise 2b
Student Exercise 2b Review
Working with Multiple Tables
Chapter Introduction
Relationships and ER Diagrams
Purpose of DW Relationships
Internet Sales Schema
Types of JOIN
A Basic INNER JOIN Using Sales and Customers
Returning Only the TOP 100 Customers
Order of Operations Review
INNER JOIN the Currency Table
HAVING or WHERE
When INNER JOIN Doesn't Work
RIGHT JOIN to Retrieve Full Product Catalogue
LEFT JOIN vs RIGHT JOIN
Bridge Tables for Many-to-many Relationships
Creating JOINS Across Bridge Tables
Caution with Duplicate Data
Reading SQL Code
Appending Data with a UNION
Exploring the Reseller Schema
Creating a UNION between Internet and Reseller Sales
Identifying the Source of Each UNION Row
Using ORDER BY with a UNION
Other Types of JOIN
Creating a View
Querying a View
Creating Dynamic Results Using Subqueries
Chapter Summary and Student Exercise 4a
Exercise 4a Review
Student Exercise 4b
Student Exercise 4b Review
Advanced Functions and Queries
Chapter Introduction
Connecting to SQL Server from Power BI
Connecting to SQL from Tableau
Connecting to SQL Server from Excel
Using CUBE to Return Subtotals and Totals
Using ROLLUP to Return Subtotals and Totals
Common Scenario Percent of total
Introducing the Finance Schema
Student Exercise 5a
Student Exercise 5a Review
Student Exercise 5b
Student Exercise 5b Review
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 Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA)® Certification
SQL Fundamentals is part of the Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA)® certification, which includes 25 courses.
- Skills Learned Data visualization, data warehousing and transformation, data modeling and analysis
- Career Prep Business intelligence analyst, data scientist, data visualization specialist
Business Intelligence Analyst Specialization
- Skills learned Data Transformation & Automation, Data Visualization, Coding, Data Modeling
- Career prep Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Specialist, Finance Analyst, Data Scientist
What our students say
Very informative and clear to understand
This sql course was far better than lots of sql courses i took before
This sql course was far better than lots of sql courses i took before
Soliana Berhe
Very enlightening. The concepts were explained in a very concise manner.
Faith Umah
Well structured hands-on course
Course contents and related exercises are very well structured. I was able to comprehend and apply the concepts immediately for work.
Course contents and related exercises are very well structured. I was able to comprehend and apply the concepts immediately for work.
Alice Tsai
Basic SQL concepts explained in a simple and practical way
The examples are explained in simple language, are easy to follow and relate to real world situations.
The examples are explained in simple language, are easy to follow and relate to real world situations.
