Introduction to SQL
About this course
Master the basics of SQL and learn how to manipulate data using relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
4 hours
Go to courseGain career-building skills for a data-driven world.
SQL, or Structured Query Language, is an in-demand programming language that allows you to manage data in relational databases.
It's easy to learn, incredibly versatile, and used by everyone from data scientists and engineers to anyone who simply wants to be more data-literate.
Whether you’re a complete SQL beginner or you're looking to develop an existing set of skills, DataCamp will help you study at your own pace, put your new skills to practical use, and build your SQL portfolio.
Gain the fundamental skills you need to interact with and query your data in SQL - a powerful language used by data-driven businesses large and small to explore and manipulate their data to extract meaningful insights.
Master the basics of SQL and learn how to manipulate data using relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
4 hours
Go to courseLearn how to Join data through combining tables with set theory, and work with subqueries in PostgreSQL.
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Go to courseBecome an SQL ninja and learn to prepare robust data sets for analysis using complex SQL queries.
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Go to courseExpand your understanding of PostgreSQL and learn the important functions for manipulating, processing, and transforming data.
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Go to courseLearn how impactful PostgreSQL functions can manipulate, process, and transform data.
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Go to courseGrow your business SQL skills. Because being able to find, sort, and understand the data is integral to business success.
Start your journey of exploration into databases. Learn about about tables,functions, how they work together and the data they store and manipulate.
4 hours
Go to coursePractice your data analysis and learn how to use SQL to support your decision making.
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Go to courseLearn SQL's real life applications with this fun, interactive course and learn how to answer business-driven questions
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Go to courseUpgrade your business analysis skills and learn how SQL queries can help measure performance .
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Go to courseLearn to build SQL dashboards using the SQL concepts learnt in previous courses .
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Go to courseGain the skills needed to make your way as a highly competent, high earning SQL Database administrator.
Boost your efficiency and learn how to use relational databases
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Go to courseLearn how to design SQL Databases
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Go to courseLearn to create and manage PostgreSQL databases
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Go to courseImprove your efficiency and learn to structure your PostgreSQL in half the time.
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Go to courseIf you're new to SQL, make sure you start here with our most popular SQL course for beginners.
Start Learning SQLTaking a SQL course at DataCamp is often just the beginning of a journey. If you’re serious about launching a career in data or changing your career, you can take a skill or career track that is designed to provide in-depth learning and ensure that you’re ready to apply your SQL skills in the world of work.
Once you feel ready, use your SQL skills to work towards a professional certification as a data scientist or a data analyst. Our certifications are based on in-depth analysis of the skills required within today’s jobs market, and are purposefully designed to test and demonstrate that you’re ready for a demanding job in the industry.
Learning SQL with DataCamp is simple and fun. We've put together a curriculum of individual SQL courses and course groupings, relevant for different careers that are designed to keep you engaged in the learning process.
Through a combination of tutorials, mini-assessments, and projects that you can really sink your teeth into, you'll get the SQL skills you need whether your career path is data scientist, analyst, engineer, or a manager who wants to be more data-driven.
After you choose your preferred SQL course or track with DataCamp, you'll see each course is organized into bite-sized topics and subtopics. In each course, one of DataCamp's expert instructors will explain the concept and introduce the skill or piece of code you're wrangling.
You'll then practice this skill on our dedicated coding platform. No need to download any additional software or long-winded textbooks. All you need is your browser and an internet connection.
We’ve taught millions of people how to use SQL and have experience in taking people from total beginners to seasoned professionals. We do this by offering all of the resources you need to learn and practice SQL in one place, including:
Join today to explore our full range of courses, skill tracks, and career tracks, as well as all the supporting resources you’ll need.
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