SQL for Beginners

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Total Duration: 12-Hour
Course level: Beginner
Delivery Method: Instructor-led Physical Classes or Virtual Classes
Certification: Certificate of Completion will be provided after completing the course

Course Overview

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.

Requirements

You should have basic computing knowledge.
Familiarity with relational database concepts is helpful but not essential.

Software to download

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition: View installation guide. Other releases (i.e. SQL Server 2012/2014/2019) and editions (i.e. Express, Developer, Trial, Standard/Enterprise) can be used too.
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS): View installation guide

If you are unable to download and install the Microsoft SQL Server then you may use the online SQL editor https://sqliteonline.com

Course Dates, Prices & Enrolment

All Training Physical Classes Virtual Classes

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Training Method	Dates and Times	Total Hours & Days	Price
Online Training using Zoom	31 May 2025 - 08 Jun 2025 2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	02 Jun 2025 - 04 Jun 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	02 Jun 2025 - 04 Jun 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	03 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET	12-hour over 6-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 Saturday to Sunday 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET	12-hour over 2-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 Saturday to Sunday 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET	12-hour over 2-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	01 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025 2 Tuesdays & 2 Thursdays 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	05 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	07 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	07 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	22 Jul 2025 - 07 Aug 2025 3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET	12-hour over 6-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025 Saturday to Sunday 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET	12-hour over 2-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025 Saturday to Sunday 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET	12-hour over 2-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	09 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025 2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	11 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	11 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	09 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET	12-hour over 6-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	13 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 Saturday to Sunday 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET	12-hour over 2-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	13 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 Saturday to Sunday 05:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET	12-hour over 2-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	13 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	15 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Classroom Training	15 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 Mon, Tue & Wed 05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET	12-hour over 3-day	£420 (approx. $558 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	18 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025 2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	28 Oct 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET	12-hour over 6-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now
Online Training using Zoom	22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 2 Saturdays & 2 Sundays 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET	12-hour over 4-day	£360 £420 (approx. $478 USD)	Enrol Now

Course Content

Understanding Databases and DBMS
- Database and DBMS
- Introduction to MS SQL Server
- Introduction to Azure SQL Database
Structured Query Language (SQL) and T-SQL
- Introduction to SQL and Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
- USE Command
- Create Databases using SQL
- Drop Databases using SQL
- Creating, Altering and Removing Tables using SQL
- Commenting and Saving SQL
Data Manipulation Language
- Introduction to DML
- INSERT statements
- UPDATE statements
- DELETE statements
Retrieving Data
- Introduction to the SELECT Statement
- Retrieving Columns
- Using DISTINCT to find unique values
- Concatenating Columns
- Creating Calculated Field
- Limiting Results by using TOP Clause
Filtering Data
- Using WHERE for filtering
- Using the NOT operator
- Using the LIKE operator
- Using IS NULL and IS NOT NULL
Sorting Data Using ORDER BY
- Sorting Data
- Sorting by Multiple Columns
- Specifying Sort Direction
Aggregation and grouping
- COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
- Grouping by fields
- Using HAVING to filter results
Built-In Functions
- Introduction to Built-In Functions
- Using System Functions
- Conversion Functions - CONVERT
- Using Mathematical functions
- Using String Functions
Date and Time Functions
- GETDATE
- DATEADD
- DATEDIFF
- DATENAME
- DATEPART
- DAY, MONTH and YEAR
- Using CONVERT to format a date/time
Combining multiple SELECT Results
- UNION
- UNION ALL
Subqueries
- Introduction of Subqueries
- Subqueries vs Joining Tables
- Subqueries with Comparison Operators
- Subqueries with IN and NOT IN Operators
Joins
- Inner joins
- Table aliases
- Left and right outer joins
- Full outer joins

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Participant Reviews

“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 01/12/2020

“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 31/10/2019

“Hands on training”
Roberta 10/06/2019

“I highly recommend this SQL course by London Academy of IT for beginners and intermediate users”
Rebecca 30/05/2019

“Recommend for all levels of ability. Great course”
David 07/03/2019

“The class was one of the best educational experiences I have experienced”.
Mohammad 11/02/2019

“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 11/02/2019

“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 25/01/2019

"Highly recommended intro to SQL - perfect for starting your MS SQL Server education."
Catherine McGahey, 22/09/2015

"Value for money. Lesson was well paced and explained so that each student could catch up and understand session. Very supportive teacher."
Claudia Adele, 15/09/2015