SQL for Newbies: Hands-On SQL with Industry Best Practices, Beginner-friendly guide to writing, optimizing, and mastering SQL step by step!.
Course Description
In this hands-on guide, you’ll dive into SQL with real-world insights and industry best practices used by top professionals. You’ll learn how to optimize queries, enhance performance, and manage data like a pro. Picture us working side by side in the office, with me guiding you through every concept step-by-step. No prior experience required! This course is perfect for beginners, and by the end, you’ll confidently work with databases and have a strong foundation to boost your career.
What you’ll cover:
Basic SQL Queries – Write your first queries with SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, and more.
Data Aggregation – Use GROUP BY, HAVING, SUM(), and COUNT() to summarize and analyze data.
Advanced SQL Features – Learn about window functions, CTEs, and query optimization.
Real-World Examples – Work on practical tasks like optimizing queries and handling large datasets.
Best Practices – In the “Work Smarter, Not Harder” lecture, discover market-proven tips to create optimal queries and efficient tables that will save you time and effort.
Final Assignment:
As your final challenge, you’ll tackle the project Optimizing a Public Transport Analytics Pipeline, where you’ll design an optimized table to analyze key metrics for a public transport authority. This will help you develop the skills needed to work with real data in a business context.
With multiple hands-on exercises throughout the course, you’ll have all the tools you need to confidently apply SQL in your career. Start today and unlock new career opportunities!
