SQL Advanced Querying Training Courses
SQL Advanced Querying
Take your SQL skills to the next level with our 1-day advanced course, ideal for those already confident in the basics. Through hands-on instructor-led training, you’ll develop the ability to manage and manipulate data, tables, and databases using advanced queries. Gain practical techniques that translate directly to real-world data projects.
- 1 day
- Virtual or on-site
- Private team training
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Course overview
If you know your way around SQL and want to tackle advanced querying, this course will help you develop and refine your skills—quickly and practically, with hands-on learning from an experienced instructor.
Our 1-day advanced SQL course is designed for users already confident in the basics. You’ll take charge of your data, learning how to expertly add, update, and delete data, tables, views, and indexes—all essential skills for effective database management.
Benefit from practical exercises focused on manipulating tables, ensuring data integrity, and building and deploying databases. The result: greater confidence and control when handling real-world data challenges.
Support and practical advice are included every step of the way.
Who it's for
- Data analysts and BI professionals
- Developers and technical users working with SQL databases
- Reporting and MI specialists needing advanced queries
What you need before you start
- Basic SQL querying knowledge
- Experience issuing SELECT queries
- Familiarity with joins
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Write complex joins for advanced reporting scenarios
- Combine data sets using UNION and UNION ALL operations
- Create and manage subqueries for efficient filtering
- Add, update and remove records using SQL transactions
- Design, modify and manage tables, views and indexes
- Create and maintain SQL databases to support business needs
Course outline
8 modules across 1 day.
1Querying with unions and advanced joins2 topics+
- Querying multiple tables with unions
- Advanced Joins
2Querying with subqueries1 topics+
- Subqueries
3Adding data2 topics+
- Inserting data
- SELECT INTO
4Updating and removing data3 topics+
- Updating records
- Deleting records
- Deleting the contents of tables
5Manipulating tables and views4 topics+
- Creating tables
- Modifying tables
- Deleting tables
- Adding and removing views
6Manipulating indexes1 topics+
- Adding and removing indexes
7Ensuring data integrity with transactions1 topics+
- Transactions
8Creating databases2 topics+
- Creating a database with SQL
- Deleting a database
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What happens next
- 1We reply with available dates and a price for your team
- 2You pick a date that suits your team — we work around you
- 3We tailor the examples and exercises to the work your team does
- 4We confirm the delivery details and next steps in writing
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Up to six learners
Small enough that every delegate gets trainer time on their own work.
Trainers who do the job
Practitioners who use these tools on real work, not career instructors.
Support after the course
Email your trainer when you hit something back at your desk.
What delegates say
Independently verified reviews, alongside quotes collected from delegates after their course.
good value for money, I understood notions that were very not clear to me. Thanks to Mark.
Very good communication and an excellent tutor.
Very happy with Mark's training ethos and training he provided.
Excellent course and really well presented. Starting from basic knowledge the course guided you through step by step and was well paced for all.
Really enjoyed the course. Tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and gave real-world, practical advice to get the most out of the training.
Absolutely Fab!! Kept us engaged, patient & informative
The trainer really tailored the course to our needs, encouraged us to ask questions, and was knowledgeable and really helpful.
The trainer was very patient and did not mind having to explain things a few times to make sure we were all on the same page, was very helpful for someone like myself who sometimes misses details on the first go around
Excellent trainer, the format of the training was fantastic and I got a lot from the course.
This was, by far, one of the best training courses I have had the pleasure of attending. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and delivered a great course!
This was the first time I have joined an excel course and I found it very informative and very helpful.
I liked how the trainer tailored the training around what our needs and roles are.
A great pace for somebody just starting and never an issue with questions, and always had a good way of answering.
From knowing nothing to what I know now and in less than a day I would highly recommend as it was extremely useful, and has made my understanding of MP a 100x better. Thank you the trainer for the great lesson!
Excellent course, definitely the best 'power' course I have attended. The trainer was enthusiastic about the material and kept it relevant to our needs
The trainer was really knowledgeable and extremely helpful in helping us to build our own reports.
It was very productive as a working session. I learnt a lot.
His careful delivery of the course really made the difference not only in its usefulness but in how well we, as learners, will retain and apply this new information.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this course suitable for those new to SQL?+
No, this advanced course is best for delegates who are already confident with the basics of SQL, including SELECT queries and joins. If you are new to SQL, we recommend starting with an introductory course.
What specific topics does the course cover?+
You’ll learn advanced querying techniques including unions, subqueries, complex joins, data transactions, and how to manage tables, views, and indexes. The course also covers creating and maintaining databases.
Is this a hands-on course?+
Absolutely. The day consists of practical instructor-led sessions with plenty of opportunities for practical exercises and real-world application. Expect to engage with your own queries, tables, and databases throughout.
Will I receive course materials or a certificate?+
Yes. Delegates receive a detailed course handout and, upon successful completion, a certificate recognising their participation and new skills gained.
Do I need to bring my own laptop or have SQL installed?+
We’ll provide information about setup in advance, but it’s helpful to have your own laptop with access to an SQL environment for the day. For online sessions, detailed joining instructions are provided.
Will I be able to manage live databases after this course?+
You’ll gain the practical knowledge and confidence to work with real databases, including creating, updating, and managing data safely. As ever, we encourage ongoing practice and applying your new skills in your own environment.
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