SQL Fundamentals

This instructor-led class is held at Training Centres of Canada
330 Bay Street, suite 610. All classes start at 9am.

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Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
·         connect to the SQL Server database and execute a simple query.
·         include a search condition in a simple query.
·         use various functions based on the data types to perform calculations on data.
·         organize the data obtained from the query before it is displayed on the screen.
·         retrieve data from tables.
·         format the output, save the result, and generate a report.

 

Course Content

Lesson 1: Executing a Simple Query
Topic 1A: Connect to the Database
Topic 1B: Query the Database
Topic 1C: Save a Query
Topic 1D: Modify a Query
Topic 1E: Execute a Saved Query

Lesson 2: Performing a Conditional Search
Topic 2A: Search Using a Simple Condition
Topic 2B: Compare Column Values
Topic 2C: Search Using Multiple Conditions
Topic 2D: Search for a Range of Values and Null Values
Topic 2E: Retrieve Data Based on Patterns

Lesson 3: Working with Functions
Topic 3A: Perform Date Calculations
Topic 3B: Calculate Data Using Aggregate Functions
Topic 3C: Manipulate String Values

Lesson 4: Organizing Data
Topic 4A: Sort Data
Topic 4B: Rank Data
Topic 4C: Group Data
Topic 4D: Filter Grouped Data
Topic 4E: Summarize Grouped Data
Topic 4F: Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

Lesson 5: Retrieving Data from Tables
Topic 5A: Combine Results of Two Queries
Topic 5B: Compare the Results of Two Queries
Topic 5C: Retrieve Data by Joining Tables
Topic 5D: Check for Unmatched Records
Topic 5E: Retrieve Information from a Single Table Using Joins

Lesson 6: Presenting Query Results
Topic 6A: Save the Query Result