
Explore SQL fundamentals from history and basics to advanced topics like nested structures, window functions, data warehouses, and complex queries using BigQuery, DML/DDL, subqueries, and CTEs.
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Explore databases and data warehouses, and see how databases handle transactional data with SQL, while data warehouses optimize analytics and reporting from multiple sources.
Learn how the order by clause sorts results, choosing ascending or descending, with a BigQuery example that ranks cities by customer count, highlighting London as the top city.
Explore the true order of SQL operations through five practice exercises, diagnosing issues in where vs. having, group by, and the proper sequence of order by and limit.
Explore how data types define storage in database tables, why correct types boost storage efficiency and query performance, and how providers vary, so consult your solution's documentation.
Explore create commands in ddl to build schemas and tables in BigQuery, including creating a sql primer dataset and a customer table with if not exists.
Master the alter statement to modify the customer table in the SQL primer dataset on BigQuery by adding columns such as address and phone, with proper data types.
Welcome to The SQL Primer Masterclass. SQL skill is the most in-demand skillset required for someone who is working with data or is interested in starting a professional career in Data & Analytics field.
First question an interviewer ask is “what is your SQL level?”. In 'The SQL Primer' course we'll take you from the basics to advanced concepts, ensuring you gain a deep understanding of SQL. Our goal in this course is to help improve your SQL knowledge, expose you to real life example to help you understand how to apply SQL knowledge in various scenarios. We have lots of exercises and quizzes to help you learn and get interview ready.
Starting with an introduction to SQL and BigQuery, you will learn about the basic structure of SQL, how to write queries, and essential syntax. As you progress, you'll discover the various SQL commands, data types, and functions that help manipulate and retrieve data efficiently.
Understand the important topics like Joins, Subqueries, Common Table Expressions (CTEs), Window Functions, Nested and Repeated Structures, and Data Build Tool (dbt) with ease. Additionally, we cover string functions and SQL operators that can enhance your data manipulation capabilities.
You'll also learn best practices for SQL, providing you the know-how to write clean, efficient, and effective code.
By the end of the course, you'll be well-equipped to handle any SQL-related task and make data-driven decisions confidently. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, 'SQL Primer' is your ticket to mastering the language of data."
Who this course is for:
Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, BI Analysts, Analytics Engineers
Anyone working with data and want’t to improve SQL skill
For data professionals who wants to get a refresher on SQL
Students or recent graduates who are looking to get a job in a Data field
Anyone who is interested in Analytics or BI Career Path