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SQL Querying Fundamentals – Part 1

  • 1 days
  • 7 upcoming dates
  • 7 guaranteed to run
  • May qualify for CEU/PDU credit

Upcoming dates

All times shown in the class's own timezone. 7 of 7 are guaranteed to run, meaning they go ahead regardless of enrollment.

Dates Starts Where Status Seat Book
Thu, Aug 20 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT Live virtual GUARANTEED $695
Wed, Sep 9 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT Live virtual GUARANTEED $695
Mon, Sep 28 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT Live virtual GUARANTEED $695
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT Live virtual GUARANTEED $695
Wed, Nov 4 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST Live virtual GUARANTEED $695
Tue, Nov 24 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Live virtual GUARANTEED $695
Tue, Dec 15 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Live virtual GUARANTEED $695

About this class

Over 70% of business decision-makers say their teams struggle with data access, most don’t know how to use SQL effectively. This one-day beginner-level training course provides a hands-on introduction to SQL fundamentals using Microsoft SQL Server.

You’ll learn SQL from the ground up, gaining the skills to write queries, filter and sort results, combine data from multiple tables, and manipulate output for analysis or reporting. Real-world exercises guide you through every step so you can confidently retrieve information from a relational database.

What you'll be able to do

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to use SQL to extract and manipulate data from relational databases. You'll gain practical experience writing queries, formatting results, and applying functions using SQL Server.

  • Run basic SQL statements to retrieve data
  • Apply conditions and logical filters using WHERE clauses
  • Use string, numeric, and date functions for calculated results
  • Organize and group query output
  • Join tables and identify missing or unmatched records

Course outline

Module 1: Executing Basic SQL Statements

  • Connect to a SQL Server database
  • Create, modify, and execute queries
  • Save and reopen query files

Module 2: Filtering with Conditional Logic

  • Limit results using comparison operators
  • Combine multiple conditions
  • Search for ranges, NULL values, and patterns

Module 3: Using Built-In SQL Functions

  • Perform date and time calculations
  • Manipulate strings and text fields
  • Calculate summaries with aggregate functions

Module 4: Structuring and Summarizing Output

  • Sort results and apply custom rankings
  • Group data and filter grouped rows
  • Pivot and unpivot results for advanced formatting

Module 5: Working Across Tables

  • Merge data with inner and outer joins
  • Identify records without matches
  • Compare and combine multiple result sets

Module 6: Exporting Results and Creating Reports

  • Format and save query results
  • Generate basic XML output
  • Review common reporting use cases

Before you attend

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic PC operating system navigation skills
  • Basic Internet usage skills

Who this is for

Individuals with basic computer skills, familiar with concepts related to database structure and terminology, and who want to use SQL to query databases.

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Class SQL Querying Fundamentals – Part 1

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