Introduction to SQL Programming Training in Vancouver

Enroll in or hire us to teach our Introduction to SQL Programming class in Vancouver, Washington by calling us @303.377.6176. Like all HSG classes, Introduction to SQL Programming may be offered either onsite or via instructor led virtual training. Consider looking at our public training schedule to see if it is scheduled: Public Training Classes
Provided there are enough attendees, Introduction to SQL Programming may be taught at one of our local training facilities.
We offer private customized training for groups of 3 or more attendees.

Course Description

 
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the Structured Query Language, or SQL. Students learn key concepts of relational databases and query design, and have extensive opportunities to write database queries. The course also introduces table design and database update statements.
Course Length: 3 Days
Course Tuition: $1190 (US)

Prerequisites

none

Course Outline

 

Chapter 1. Relational Databases and SQL

  • Relational Databases
  • SQL
  • Schema
  • Integrity
  • DDL
  • DML

Chapter 2. Tools

  • Tools and Environment
  • Creating the Course Schema

Chapter 3. The select Statement

  • SQL Syntax
  • Basic Query Structure
  • Null Values
  • Result Sets

Chapter 4. The select Clause

  • The Expression List
  • Character Expressions
  • Column Headers and Aliases
  • Mathematical Expressions
  • Functions
  • Using distinct

Chapter 5. The where Clause

  • Filtering Predicates
  • SQL Operators and Precedence
  • Equality and Inequality Operators
  • Logical Operators
  • between
  • like
  • in
  • is null
  • Functions

Chapter 6. The order by Clause

  • Sorting by Column Names
  • Sorting by Expressions
  • Sorting by Ordinal

Chapter 7. Aggregate Functions

  • Aggregates
  • count
  • avg
  • Querying Groups
  • Grouping and the where Clause
  • Choosing and Filtering Groups

Chapter 8. Standard Subqueries

  • What is a Subquery?
  • Standard Subqueries
  • Using Aggregate Functions
  • Subquery Operators

Chapter 9. SQL-Standard Joins

  • Why Joins?
  • Foreign Keys and Joins
  • Qualifying Columns
  • Table Aliases
  • Inner and Outer Joins

Chapter 10. Correlated Subqueries

  • Correlated Subqueries
  • Subqueries and Scope
  • Performance

Chapter 11. DDL for Tables

  • Tables
  • Object Names
  • Data Types
  • Creating a Table
  • Dropping a Table

Chapter 12. Maintaining the Data in Tables

  • Identifying Column Position and Data Type
  • The insert Statement
  • The update Statement
  • The delete Statement
  • Transaction Control
  • Auto-Commit

Appendix A. Learning Resources

Appendix B. Course Schema

  • The Entity Relationship Model
  • The Schema Description

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