Microsoft SQL Server Fundamentals
Beginner, Hands-onA hands-on programme that takes participants from zero to writing real T-SQL queries against business data with confidence. Covers SELECT, the full WHERE operator set, JOINs across tables, aggregation, and the DML statements every data professional uses daily.
Program Overview
A hands-on programme that takes participants from zero to writing real T-SQL queries against business data with confidence. Covers SELECT, the full WHERE operator set, JOINs across tables, aggregation, and the DML statements every data professional uses daily. Every concept is taught through working code on a live SQL Server instance, and participants complete a Patient Reporting Suite mini-capstone using a realistic healthcare schema.
What You'll Learn
- Course Learning Outcomes – SQL Fundamentals & Database Querying
- Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- 1. Understand Relational Database Concepts
- * Understand database structures, tables, records, and relationships.
- * Apply primary keys, foreign keys, and data integrity principles.
- 2. Perform Data Retrieval Operations
- * Retrieve and display data from database tables.
- * Filter, sort, and limit query results based on business requirements.
- * Work with unique records and result set management techniques.
- 3. Apply Data Filtering and Search Techniques
- * Use conditional logic to locate specific records.
- * Perform pattern matching, range searches, list-based filtering, and null-value handling.
- 4. Combine and Relate Data from Multiple Tables
- * Understand table relationships.
- * Retrieve related information using various table join techniques.
- 5. Summarize and Analyze Data
- * Generate counts, totals, averages, minimums, and maximums.
- * Group and filter summarized data to support reporting and analysis.
- 6. Utilize Built-in SQL Functions
- * Manipulate text and string values.
- * Perform date and time calculations.
- * Execute mathematical computations.
- * Convert data types and manage missing values.
- 7. Perform Data Manipulation Operations (DML)
- * Insert new records into database tables.
- * Modify existing data accurately.
- * Remove records while maintaining data integrity.
- 8. Understand Database Definition Concepts (DDL)
- * Create and modify database objects.
- * Understand table structures, constraints, and schema management.
- 9. Implement Basic Transaction Management
- * Apply transaction control concepts.
- * Ensure data consistency through commit and rollback operations.
- 10. Develop Practical SQL Querying Skills
- * Create efficient queries for reporting and operational needs.
- * Apply SQL best practices for data retrieval and maintenance.
Who Can Join
- •Aspiring data analysts, BI developers, and report writers
- •Business users who need to query databases directly
- •Software developers entering data-heavy roles
- •Power BI and Microsoft Fabric users wanting to write their own SQL views
PREREQUISITES
• No prior SQL or database experience required
• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with spreadsheets is helpful but not required
Tools & Technologies
Official Certifications
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