1013 - Fundamentals of SQL Querying

About this Course
In this 2-day instructor led course students will learn what SQL is and how it can help them query a database to answer business questions. This course will combine instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Students will learn how to use SQL statements to query a database. Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning.

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

At Course Completion
After completing 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

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Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students should have:
Basic end-user computer skills and some familiarity with database terminology and structure are required
The following courses or equivalent knowledge and skills are highly recommended:
Windows
Relational Databases Design (Second Edition)
Access: Designing a Database

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Executing a Simple Query

Topic 1A: Connect to the SQL Database
Topic 1B: Query a Database
Topic 1C: Save a Query
Topic 1D: Modify a Query
Topic 1E: Execute a Saved Query

Lesson 2: Performing a Conditional Search

Topic 2A: Search Using a Simple Condition
Topic 2B: Compare Column Values
Topic 2C: Search Using Multiple Conditions
Topic 2D: Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
Topic 2E: Retrieve Data Based on Patterns

Lesson 3: Working with Functions

Topic 3A: Perform Date Calculations
Topic 3B: Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
Topic 3C: Manipulate String Values

Lesson 4: Organizing Data

Topic 4A: Sort Data
Topic 4B: Rank Data
Topic 4C: Group Data
Topic 4D: Filter Grouped Data
Topic 4E: Summarize Grouped Data
Topic 4F: Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

Lesson 5: Retrieving Data from Tables

Topic 5A: Combine Results of Two Queries
Topic 5B: Compare the Results of Two Queries
Topic 5C: Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
Topic 5D: Check for Unmatched Records
Topic 5E: Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins

Lesson 6: Presenting Query Results

Topic 6A: Save the Query Result
Topic 6B: Generate an XML Report