Learn to query databases confidently and turn raw data into clear business answers in just one day.
SQL Fundamentals of Querying
Build your SQL confidence in just one day. This beginner-focused course uses practical instruction to help you query databases for everyday business questions. Taught by experienced instructors, you'll develop relevant SQL skills for your daily work tasks, from basic data selection to working across multiple tables.
- 1 day
- Virtual or on-site
- Private team training
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Course overview
Learning SQL need not be daunting. Our one-day, hands-on course is designed to make SQL approachable, delivered by real instructors with practical experience.
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to develop practical SQL skills for querying databases and extracting business answers. You will experience practical learning focused on applying SQL to everyday business operations.
As the starting point in our SQL training, this course ensures you gain confident, hands-on SQL experience. Those ready to move on can explore more advanced features with our next-level courses, once comfortable with these fundamentals.
Who it's for
- Business analysts and reporting assistants
- Operations and finance professionals
- New developers or technical support staff
What you need before you start
- Basic computer skills
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Write SELECT queries to retrieve required data
- Filter and sort results using WHERE and ORDER BY
- Perform calculations using aggregate and date functions
- Join tables to analyse related data
- Insert, update and delete database records
- Create and modify tables, views and indexes
Course outline
15 modules across 1 day.
1Introduction to databases and SQL2 topics+
- Database concepts
- Understanding SQL concepts
2Introduction to the SELECT statement2 topics+
- An overview of the SELECT statement
- Syntax rules you’ll want to know
3Calculating data4 topics+
- Aggregate functions
- Column aliases
- Performing calculations
- Date functions
4Selecting specific rows2 topics+
- The WHERE clause
- The ORDER BY clause
5Working with other operators3 topics+
- Searching for text
- Logical operators
- NULLs
6Grouping data3 topics+
- The GROUP BY clause
- The HAVING clause
- Comparing the WHERE and HAVING clauses
7Multi-table queries3 topics+
- Joins
- Joining tables
- Outer joins
8Querying with unions and advanced joins3 topics+
- Querying multiple tables with unions
- Advanced Joins
- Calculating with COMPUTE
9Querying with subqueries1 topics+
- Subqueries
10Adding data2 topics+
- Inserting data
- SELECT INTO
11Updating and removing data3 topics+
- Updating records
- Deleting records
- Deleting the contents of tables
12Manipulating tables and views4 topics+
- Creating tables
- Modifying tables
- Deleting tables
- Adding and removing views
13Manipulating indexes1 topics+
- Adding and removing indexes
14Ensuring data integrity with transactions1 topics+
- Transactions
15Creating databases2 topics+
- Creating a database with SQL
- Deleting a database
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- 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
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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
Who is this SQL course suitable for?+
This course is ideal for business analysts, finance and operations professionals, and new technical staff who want to learn how to query databases using SQL. No advanced database experience is required—just basic familiarity with computers and data concepts.
Do I need any prior experience with SQL or programming?+
No previous SQL or programming experience is needed. The course is designed for beginners and covers fundamental skills step by step, starting from the basics.
What format does the training take?+
The course is delivered as a practical workshop led by an experienced instructor. You'll have opportunities to write and test your own queries with support throughout the day.
Will I learn how to join multiple tables and use aggregate functions?+
Yes, the course covers joining tables, using aggregate functions, and essential SQL features you need for everyday business tasks.
Is this training relevant for real business scenarios?+
Absolutely. The course focuses on practical application, introducing you to queries and data handling techniques you can immediately use in your daily role.
Is there any hands-on practice during the session?+
Yes, you'll get hands-on experience writing and testing SQL queries, with guidance from the instructor to help you gain confidence.
What kind of SQL skills will I have by the end?+
You will be able to write SELECT statements, filter and sort data, join tables, and carry out basic data manipulation such as inserting and updating records.
Can this course be run virtually or in person?+
Yes, we offer both virtual and on-site delivery options to suit your organisation's requirements.
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