SQL for Beginners

SQL stands for Structured Query Language, designed for managing data in relational database management systems, and it is one of the most important, widely used programming languages in the business world. SQL is essential for any professional, including technical and non-technical roles like data/business analyst, marketing, operations, finance, sales, and support.

This training course will teach you the essentials of SQL. In this course you’ll learn how to use SQL to create a database & tables, retrieve data from a database, filter data, use aggregation, use functions, subqueries and join multiple tables.

“An excellent course experience covering many different topics in detail and practising much of the learning with practical exercises. The tutor was very good at breaking down the specific aspects and challenges in each of the topics and worked through examples that enabled a better learning experience. Very happy and look forward to undertaking further courses with LAIT in the future!”

Mohammed, 9 July 2025

“The Course was very good and the teacher was extremely helpful. I would, without doubt, recommend the London Academy of IT.”

Lee, 11 July 2023

“It was an excellent course, pitched perfectly for beginners to understand not just who to programme, but why things are done the way they are.

Younus was a brilliant tutor who went at my pace, and seemed as pleased as I was every time I had a success, and was extremely patient when I had a brain fade at the end of the sessions.

I will definitely be back for the Intermediate course once I've got some real-world practice of the basics under my belt.”

Sara, 4 July 2022

“The training was excellent. I only had lots of technical problems with my microphone, so the session broke down several times during the course in the Zoom call.”

Norbert, 25 March 2022

“The Database Design with Microsoft SQL Server course was excellent value for money and well taught. It took us from very basic what is SQL questions through to more complicated coding in a short period and although our group had differing levels of experience we still all learnt something. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to jump in to SQL.”

Tom, 1 December 2020

“Well structured course, covering a huge content of information. The class was conducted in a way that each subject matter logically followed to the next, so that the subject was clear to understand, and enjoyable. The trainer was clearly an expert in the area and willing to answer all questions and ensure that all members understood the current topic before moving on. Will be attending more classes in the future”

Melanie 31 November 2019

“Hands on training”

Roberta 10 June 2019

“I highly recommend this SQL course by London Academy of IT for beginners and intermediate users”

Rebecca 30 May 2019

“Recommend for all levels of ability. Great course”

David 07 March 2019

“The class was one of the best educational experiences I have experienced”.

Mohammad 11 February 2019

“Very good course. Good pace and balance between theory and practical, with content clearly explained along the way. Would recommend to anyone not quite understanding the aspects of db design from online sources”.

Laura 11 February 2019

“The Database Design course is well structured and easy to comprehend from the start. The teacher is clearly knowledgeable and makes a great effort to clear all your doubts along the way. I highly recommend this course”

Katherine 25 January 2019

"Highly recommended intro to SQL - perfect for starting your MS SQL Server education."

Catherine McGahey, 22 September 2015

"Value for money. Lesson was well paced and explained so that each student could catch up and understand session. Very supportive teacher."

Claudia Adele, 15 September 2015

"Very informative class, teacher was very knowledgeable about his subject. Highly recommend."

Keely Cooper, 01 September 2015

"This course is essential for a beginner, it will give you fundamental tools to become competent working with SQL."

10 November 2014