What you'll learn

Hands-on learning of SQL and databases using Microsoft SQL Server
Download a free copy of SQL Server 2017 Edition and setting up a working environment
A basic structure of a SQL query structure
Different SQL clauses in a way that will make more sense for you to follow
Create various objects in SQL Server including tables, views, functions, and stored procedures
Manage data in SQL Server and protect it
Query data, sort, restrict the output and build sub-queries
Manipulate data insert, delete and update works
Group and summarize your data
Advanced concepts in SQL and how you can be able to build reports using Excel, SSRS, and Tableau
Where to get help when you face errors and some career advice to work as a SQL developer or analyst

Requirements

A free Developer Edition of SQL Server 2017. (How to download and setup will be discussed in course)
A free copy of SQL Server Management Studio 2017. (How to download and setup will be discussed in course)
A computer running Windows Desktop or Windows Server:
- Operating System Requirements: Windows 8,8.1,10 or Windows Server 2012, 2016
- Memory: Minimum: 1 GB, Recommended: At least 4 GB
- Hard Disk: requires a minimum of 6 GB of available hard-disk space.

Description

This course will give you hands-on learning of SQL using Microsoft SQL Server. The course will teach you how you could download a free copy of SQL Server 2017 Edition from Microsoft website and set up your working environment. It will teach you various objects in SQL Server including tables, views, stored procedures. After providing you a basic structure of a SQL query structure, it will show different SQL clauses in a way that will make more sense for students to follow. It will give you a basic understanding of how you can manage your data and protect it. The course will show you how you can be able to query data, sort, restrict the output and build sub-queries. You will also understand how you can manipulate data insert, delete and update works. The course will teach how you can group and summarize your data. The course will briefly touch some advanced concepts and how you can be able to build reports using Excel, SQL Server Reporting Service, and Tableau. Finally, the course will show you can get help when while working as a SQL developer and some career advice to work as a SQL developer or analyst.

Who is the target audience?

Any student who want to learn the basics of SQL and databases using SQL Server
Anyone preparing for a SQL developer or reporting analysist job interviews
Anyone who is has a desire to learn new skills in SQL
This course doesn't assume any prior knowledge of SQL or databases, and it will be perfect for beginners and intermediate SQL developers and analysts