SQL for Data Practitioners Online Training

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UPDATED: April 15, 2022

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Master the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL) to turn raw data into actionable insights. In this SQL training for Data Practitioners, you will learn to navigate relational databases, write efficient queries to extract specific datasets, and build or modify tables to organize information effectively.

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What you'll learn with SQL for Data Practitioners training

Querying and manipulating relational databases
Defining connections between data fields and determining how they can be expressed
Working with data directly through SQL commands and queries
Creating, modifying and repairing databases, data lakes and data warehouses
Telling stories and visualizing data

SQL for Data Practitioners training FAQs

What will you learn in this SQL training?

This SQL course covers information that data professionals can use every day to make their jobs less frustrating and more efficient. This course teaches the language databases use to store the data analysts use on a daily basis. Learn SQL and you learn to reach into databases and instruct them directly on what results you need from them.

Who should take this SQL for data professionals course?

Like the name suggests, data practitioners should take this SQL course. Database administrators and data warehouse techs can learn a lot, but this course is especially useful for data analysts and analysts who rely on the results of database queries regularly. Even non-technical professionals who just go through lots of data should take this course.

Is this training in using SQL for data jobs associated with any certifications?

No, this course isn't directly tied to any certifications, although what you learn can help you in a number of different applications. Rather than try to prepare you for a test, this course helps you understand what SQL does and gives you a chance to actually practice reading and writing it in realistic scenarios and simulations.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in SQL for data practitioners?

Many SQL certifications are job-related certifications that depend in part on a strong knowledge of SQL, so the right cert depends on your job and need. For example, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals is a good cert to pursue – it covers many skills in working with data on Azure's cloud platform, of which SQL is an important part.

Why should you take this SQL for data professionals training?

Working with databases is like being in a foreign country – you don't have to learn the language of the locals (in this case, SQL). But, if you don't, you'll rely on translators and whatever help you can find. Learn SQL and be fluent in the native language of databases and be a more effective data professional.

Who is SQL for Data Practitioners training for?

This SQL for Data Practitioners training is considered foundational-level training for SQL, which means it was designed for data practitioners. This SQL skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with relational database management and experienced data practitioners looking to validate their data skills.

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Download the free SQL for Data Practitioners study guide to complete this course in about 9 hours.

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