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Complete beginners introduction to SQL
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Complete beginners introduction to SQL

Learn the basics of SQL in practical hands -on steps
Last updated 3/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Download SQL Server
  • Install SQL Server
  • Download sample database
  • Attach sample database to SQL Server
  • Create a database table
  • Create a view
  • Update Records
  • Delete records
  • Retrieve and read data from database
  • Use SSMS Tool
  • Join tables

Course content

6 sections42 lectures4h 43m total length
  • Introduction2:26
  • What is SQL2:29
  • What is T-SQL2:51
  • Database concepts4:31
  • Hardware and software requirements2:49
  • SQL Server Download4:07
  • installing SQL Server 20146:47
  • Introduction to SSMS8:21
  • Download Adventureworks Database5:06
  • Attaching Adventureworks Database4:14
  • What is Query9:41

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of using a pc

Description

SQL -Structural Query language is the language used to interrogate and manipulate Microsoft SQL Server Databases.

SQL is one of the most in demand IT Skills and has been that way for quite a long time.  Data  growth is increasing and so also is the demand for professionals with SQL skills.

This course is a complete beginners course for those who have had no exposure to SQL.
It is a very basic and practical hands on course to introduce you to SQL.
We will be using SQL Server as our database engine for this course.
Microsoft SQL Server is robust relational database management system used by so many 
organizations of various sizes including top fortune 100 companies.

In this course we will cover

Download  and Install SQL Server
Database concepts
Download  sample database
Attach sample database
Create a view
Create a table
Retrieve and reading data from a database using SELECT Statement
Updating existing data in the database
Deleting records from a database

Use Aliases 
Use order by clause
Sort data by ascending order 
Sort data by multiple columns  
Add new records 
Update existing records 
Delete records
Joining Tables
Inner joins  
Left outer joins 
Right Outer joins

SQL forms the cornerstone of all relational database operations. Taking full advantage of its power requires an in-depth understanding of the language. In this course, you learn to use the full potential of SQL to write simple queries for SQL Server databases.

Who this course is for:

  • Basic knowledge of navigating the internet