SQL for Absolute Beginners

Jasmin Ludolf, a Senior Content Developer at DataCamp, teaches you how to get started with SQL.

Jan 8, 2025

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SQL is the most important programming language for data analysts. Any company that uses a database (that is, every company) needs employees who know the language. That makes learning SQL an essential career skill.

In this session, Jasmin Ludolf, a Senior Content Developer at DataCamp, teaches you how to get started with SQL. You'll learn about fundamental database concepts, how to write SELECT queries to access data, and get your hands dirty analyzing some real-world data.

Key Takeaways:

Learn about core database concepts.
Learn how to write simple SELECT queries.
Learn how to approach data analysis with database data.

Resources (including link to notebook)

Topics

SQL

DataLab

Data Analysis

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