SQL Fundamentals – Part 1: Essential Querying Skills

Over 70% of business decision-makers say their teams struggle with data access—most don’t know how to use SQL effectively. This one-day beginner-level training course provides a hands-on introduction to SQL fundamentals using Microsoft SQL Server.

You’ll learn SQL from the ground up, gaining the skills to write queries, filter and sort results, combine data from multiple tables, and manipulate output for analysis or reporting. Real-world exercises guide you through every step so you can confidently retrieve information from a relational database.

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to use SQL to extract and manipulate data from relational databases. You'll gain practical experience writing queries, formatting results, and applying functions using SQL Server.

• Run basic SQL statements to retrieve data
• Apply conditions and logical filters using WHERE clauses
• Use string, numeric, and date functions for calculated results
• Organize and group query output
• Join tables and identify missing or unmatched records

Individuals with basic computer skills, familiar with concepts related to database structure and terminology, and who want to use SQL to query databases.

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills