Introduction to SQL Programming Basics (TTSQL002)

About This Course:

SQL, or Structured Query Language, serves as the backbone of modern data management and manipulation. Understanding its principles allows technical professionals to create, maintain, and interrogate databases, giving them the power to make data-driven decisions that can shape the success of their organizations. From e-commerce platforms to complex inventory systems, SQL is the key to managing big data and transforming it into actionable insights. 

Geared for experienced technical professionals, Introduction to SQL Programming is a three-day, hands-on course that will provide you with a solid understanding of SQL programming, providing you with the tools, techniques, and insights required to excel in database management and analysis.  

Throughout the course, you'll learn how to handle data challenges with creativity and precision, learning how to extract, analyze, and interpret large datasets. This includes developing abilities to craft, interpret, and optimize SQL queries, analyze data, and implement effective database solutions, leading to informed, data-driven decision-making. You'll explore relational design principles, entity relationship diagrams, and the creation of efficient data models to represent complex relationships within data. The course also covers how to construct, interpret, and optimize SQL queries, including the use of functions, joins, subqueries, and advanced analytical techniques.  

Through extensive lab work, you'll gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to tackle various data challenges with confidence and creativity. You'll exit the course equipped with the SQL knowledge and skills needed to craft, interpret, and optimize SQL queries, analyze data, and implement effective database solutions, leading to informed, data-driven decision-making within your organization. 

Course Objectives:

• Basic RDBMS Principles: Learn the art of relational design, entity relationship diagrams, data domains, and more. 

• The SQL Language and Tools: Get acquainted with SQL*Plus, EZConnect, and other vital SQL and PL/SQL commands. 

• Using SQL Developer: Configure connections, understand different tabs, and become proficient in Query Builder. 

• Essential Query Mechanics: Grasp SQL query basics, functions, ANSI 92 Joins, ANSI 99 Joins, and delve into subqueries. 

• Advanced Analytics: Explore regular expressions, analytics, ranking functions, pattern matching, and more. Throughout the course, hands-on labs will enable participants to apply the learned concepts directly, simulating real-world projects. Whether designing intricate data structures or performing nuanced data analyses, these exercises provide a practical understanding of how SQL can be applied on the job. 

• Data Analysis Essentials: Discover how to extract, analyze, and interpret data, deriving insights that can guide organizational strategies. 

• Database Management: Learn to construct and manage sophisticated database systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability. 

• Versatile Tool Utilization: Master tools like SQL Developer and SQL*Plus, harnessing their full capabilities to optimize your database operations. 

Audience:

• Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with operating systems, file management, and general computer navigation to ensure a smooth transition into learning SQL tools and environments. 

• Understanding of Fundamental Data Concepts: A grasp of basic data concepts like tables, records, and fields would aid in understanding relational databases and how

• SQL operates within them. 

• Basic technical background: Although specific prior scripting experience isn’t required to attend, we recommend that you have a background in IT or other technical topics or skills 

Prerequisites:

• Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with operating systems, file management, and general computer navigation to ensure a smooth transition into learning SQL tools and environments. 

• Understanding of Fundamental Data Concepts: A grasp of basic data concepts like tables, records, and fields would aid in understanding relational databases and how

• SQL operates within them. 

• Basic technical background: Although specific prior scripting experience isn’t required to attend, we recommend that you have a background in IT or other technical topics or skills