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Overview

The Introduction to SQL course is designed to give delegates practical experience in using ANSI standard SQL. As it is a generic course, some of the differences between different vendors' implementations will be noted. This course is designed to give users a grounding as the basis for moving onto more advanced skills.

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Audience

This course is designed as an introduction to SQL and requires no prior knowledge of relational databases or SQL.

Skills Gained

In this course, you will:

Learn the basics of relational databases
Use SQL to retrieve data from the database
Run queries from the Azure portal and from Azure Data Studio

Prerequisites

Participants should have basic familiarity with the technology area related to SQL Essentials. Some courses may recommend prior experience or foundational training.

Outline

Introduction

SQL
Azure SQL Database

What is a Relational Database?

Tables
Primary keys
Foreign keys
Relationships between tables
Type of relationships
Data normalisation

SQL Overview

Type of SQL commands

Working in Azure

Running queries from the Azure portal

Basics of Queries

SELECT
SELECT DISTINCT
SQL clauses
Working in Azure Data Studio
Selecting specific columns
Aliases
SQL syntax rules

Filtering Data with a WHERE Clause

SQL operators
Comparison operators
Logical operators
Arithmetic operators
Operator precedence
WHERE clause

Ordering Query Results

ORDER BY clause
Group Query Results

GROUP BY clause

Aggregation functions
CASE statement

Filtering on Aggregated Values

HAVING clause
Order of evaluation of clauses in a SELECT statement

Access Data from Multiple Tables

JOIN using WHERE clause
Types of Joins
Joining with date tables

Combining multiple SELECT Results

UNION operator

Practice Exercises

Practice query writing

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Certification

Each participant will leave with a recognised certificate of Attendance

Is SQL Essentials right for me?

This course is for learners who want structured, expert-led training in professional development with practical workplace outcomes.

What will I learn on SQL Essentials?

You will build practical professional development skills, understand key concepts and apply the course outcomes in real workplace scenarios.

Does SQL Essentials include exam preparation?

Yes, this course supports certification or exam preparation where included in the selected delivery option.

What should I do after SQL Essentials?

Compare related CourseMonster courses and follow-on pathways to choose the best next step for your role or team.

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SQL Essentials