About Course
Course Overview
Learn SQL efficiently and confidently with this comprehensive course!
You’ll develop the ability to write and understand sophisticated database queries using PostgreSQL—one of the most sought-after SQL technologies in today’s job market. The techniques you learn here will also translate seamlessly to other major SQL systems like MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Redshift, Oracle, and many others.
SQL remains one of the quickest skill upgrades you can make to boost your career opportunities. Throughout this course, you’ll progress rapidly while completing practical exercises and assessments that reinforce your learning every step of the way.
By the end of the program, you’ll have the knowledge you need to work as a SQL professional. You will learn how to:
- Set up PostgreSQL and PgAdmin, two widely used tools in the SQL ecosystem
- Understand the fundamentals of SQL syntax
- Analyze datasets using aggregate functions and GROUP BY
- Write more advanced queries involving text manipulation and comparisons
- Use logical operators to control query behavior
- Work with commonly used SQL JOINs
- Create your own databases and tables, complete with constraints
- Use Python to extend your SQL capabilities
- …and much more!
This course is built around hands-on learning. Instead of simply watching demonstrations, you’ll be actively setting up databases and practicing on real examples from the very beginning. Each module includes new challenges and exercises inspired by real workplace scenarios.
With years of experience teaching both online and in person—including at Fortune 500 companies—I designed this course to give you the best of both worlds: the flexibility of self-paced learning combined with an interactive, practical teaching approach. You’ll start with the basics and gradually master more advanced topics, from working with timestamps to managing variable-length text fields like a pro.
SQL is one of the most valuable skills for data analysts, data scientists, and anyone who works with data regularly. Enhance your toolkit and add SQL to your resume by enrolling today!
We look forward to seeing you in the course—check out the preview lessons to get started!
What You’ll Get
To support your learning, the course includes:
Apply SQL to retrieve information from a database
Utilize SQL for data exploration and analysis
Gain confidence to list SQL and PostgreSQL as skills on a resume
Learn how to use GROUP BY operations effectively
Practice real-world scenarios and generate query-based reports
Course Content
Course Introduction
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Welcome & Getting Started
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Course Introduction
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Curriculum Walkthrough
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Understanding Databases
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Installing PostgreSQL & pgAdmin on Windows + Database Setup
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Installing PostgreSQL & pgAdmin on macOS + Running Your First Query
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pgAdmin Interface Overview
