Learn the fundamentals of SQL with Microsoft SQL Server in this introductory course. You'll learn to write basic and intermediate queries to extract and analyze data while understanding relational database concepts. Through hands-on exercises with SQL Server Management Studio, you'll practice filtering data with WHERE clauses, sorting results with ORDER BY, and transforming data with built-in functions. This course also introduces you to database schemas, tables, and views, providing a foundation for understanding data structure. Additionally, you'll explore how generative AI tools can assist with SQL query development, reflecting modern workplace practices. By completing this course, you'll build confidence writing T-SQL queries and be prepared for more advanced data manipulation techniques.
This module introduces you to SQL and outlines the entire course framework. You will understand the importance and applications of SQL in data management. You will become familiar with the course structure and available resources while gaining a basic understanding of SQL syntax and executing simple queries. This foundational module sets the stage for more advanced concepts in subsequent modules, ensuring you are well-prepared to delve deeper into SQL.
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6个视频4篇阅读材料2个作业2个非评分实验室
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6个视频•总计19分钟
Welcome to SQL with Microsoft SQL Server Certificate•3分钟
Welcome to SQL Foundations•3分钟
The Power of Data•2分钟
How Data is Organized in the Chinook Database•7分钟
The Power of SQL•2分钟
Working with SQL Queries Using Pseudocode•3分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计40分钟
Course Structure and Learning Outcomes•10分钟
Course Accessibility Information•10分钟
Introduction to Databases•10分钟
What is SQL?•10分钟
2个作业•总计60分钟
Understanding SQL Basics for Interacting with Data•30分钟
Exploring Table Structures•30分钟
2个非评分实验室•总计50分钟
Examine Tables in a Sample Database•20分钟
Query a Database using Pseudocode•30分钟
Module 2: Retrieve Data from a Database with SQL Queries
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This module focuses on enhancing your data retrieval skills through SQL queries. You will master basic SQL syntax and query structures, enabling you to execute SELECT statements for data retrieval and apply filtering techniques using WHERE clauses. Additionally, you will learn to sort data effectively. Practical exercises, quizzes, and discussions will reinforce these skills, providing you with the groundwork to extract relevant data from databases efficiently.
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8个视频4篇阅读材料4个作业4个非评分实验室
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8个视频•总计27分钟
The Power of SQL Queries•2分钟
Writing and Executing Simple Queries•6分钟
Real-world Scenarios for Data Filtering•2分钟
Demonstration of Filtering Data with the WHERE Clause•6分钟
The Power of Combining Data•2分钟
Demo on Writing Basic JOIN Queries•4分钟
The Importance of Data Organization•2分钟
Sorting Demo in SQL•4分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计40分钟
SQL SELECT Statements •10分钟
Using Comparison and Logical Operators with the WHERE Clause•10分钟
Understanding JOINS in SQL•10分钟
Sorting Query Results with ORDER BY•10分钟
4个作业•总计120分钟
Sorting Functions in SQL•30分钟
SQL Syntax and Query Construction•30分钟
Filtering in SQL•30分钟
Understanding Basic JOINs•30分钟
4个非评分实验室•总计210分钟
Retrieve Data from a Database Using SELECT•30分钟
Practice Filtering Data in a Sample Database•60分钟
Practice Writing JOIN Queries•60分钟
Sort Data in a Real-world Dataset•60分钟
Module 3: Data Transformations with Aliases and Filtering
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In this module, you will delve into data transformation techniques using SQL functions. You will write and execute JOINs to combine data from multiple tables, utilizing aliases to enhance readability and clarity. You will combine filtering, transformations, and aliases to create more efficient queries, focusing on formatting and presenting results for improved data interpretation. Through hands-on activities and assessments, you will develop the capability to manipulate complex datasets effectively.
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6个视频3篇阅读材料3个作业3个非评分实验室
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6个视频•总计16分钟
Transforming Data for Analysis•1分钟
Demo on Using SQL Functions for Transformations•4分钟
Simplifying Queries with Aliases•3分钟
Demo on Using Aliases in Queries•4分钟
Creating Powerful and Efficient Queries•1分钟
Case Study on Combined Query Strategies•3分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计40分钟
Common SQL Functions for Data Transformation•15分钟
SQL Aliases Usage and Benefits•10分钟
Crafting Combined Queries for Better Results•15分钟
3个作业•总计90分钟
Combining Transformations and Aliases•30分钟
Understanding Data Transformation in SQL•30分钟
Using Aliases in SQL•30分钟
3个非评分实验室•总计180分钟
Apply SQL Functions to Transform Data•60分钟
Simplify Complex Queries Using Aliases•60分钟
Combine and Optimize Queries in Practice•60分钟
Module 4: Data Encapsulation and Exploring AI
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The final module introduces advanced concepts in SQL, including views for encapsulating complex queries. You will learn to create, modify, and drop views to streamline and maintain efficient database structures. Additionally, the module explores the integration of Generative AI tools, like GitHub Copilot, to assist in writing and optimizing SQL queries. You will reflect on the benefits and limitations of AI in SQL query development, preparing you for a future where AI-driven tools play a significant role in database management. The module concludes with a review of key learnings and a preview of the next course, setting new learning goals.
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6个视频4篇阅读材料3个作业4个非评分实验室
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6个视频•总计25分钟
Views for Better Data Insights•2分钟
Creating and Using Views•5分钟
Updating and Removing Views•6分钟
Exploring AI in SQL•2分钟
Demo on Using GitHub Copilot for SQL•9分钟
Wrap-Up and Course 2 Preview•2分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计45分钟
Overview of SQL Views•15分钟
Updating and Removing Views•10分钟
How to Use GitHub Copilot to Create SQL Queries•10分钟
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You’ll use Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to write queries, manage databases, and analyze data.
What will I be able to do after completing SQL Foundations?
You’ll be able to write SQL queries, retrieve and filter data, understand relational databases, and perform basic data analysis tasks.
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