SQL Querying Introduction Training

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Live Instructor-Led Online Class

Cost: $325.00

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Course Duration

1 Day

Course Description

In this SQL Querying Introduction Training course, students will learn the basics of retrieving data from a database using Structured Query Language (SQL.) Students will also learn how to sort, filter and group data in a query result. In addition this course shows students how to join tables in a SQL statement and how to use basic SQL functions.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query
  • Include a search condition in a simple query
  • Use various functions to perform calculations on data
  • Organize data obtained from a query before it is displayed on-screen
  • Retrieve data from tables
  • Format an output, save a result, and generate a report

Course Audience

This course is intended for students with basic computer skills who are familiar with concepts related to database structure and terminology and want to use SQL to query databases.

Course Prerequisites

Basic end-user computer skills and some familiarity with database terminology and structure are required.

Course Syllabus

  1. Executing a Simple Query
    • Connect to the SQL Database
    • Query a Database
    • Save a Query
    • Modify a Query
    • Execute a Saved Query
  2. Performing a Conditional Search
    • Search Using a Simple Condition
    • Compare Column Values
    • Search Using Multiple Conditions
    • Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
    • Retrieve Data Based on Patterns
  3. Working with Functions
    • Perform Date Calculations
    • Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
    • Manipulate String Values
  4. Organizing Data
    • Sort Data
    • Rank Data
    • Group Data
    • Filter Grouped Data
    • Summarize Grouped Data
    • Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators
  5. Retrieving Data from Tables
    • Combine Results of Two Queries
    • Compare the Results of Two Queries
    • Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
    • Check for Unmatched Records
    • Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins
  6. Presenting Query Results
    • Save the Query Result
    • Generate an XML Report