Basic SQL SELECT

--- ### **Course Title:** Basic SQL SELECT: Unlock Data with Structured Query Language **🎓 Course Headline:** Master the Art of Data Retrieval with SQL SELECT Statements! --- **Course Description:** In the ever-evolving landscape of business tools, understanding data has become paramount. From paper records to electronic ledgers, and now to vast databases, the ability to query and retrieve information is a skill that's increasingly valuable in today's analytical-driven world. **Basic SQL SELECT** course by Eric Manske is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) through its most crucial aspect: selecting data from a database. --- 📘 **What You Will Learn:** - **The Fundamentals of SQL:** Dive into the core of data querying and understand how to execute effective SELECT statements. - **Data Selection Techniques:** Learn how to precisely select, filter, and sort data from your database using various clauses and functions within SQL. - **Real-World Applications:** Gain insights into how SQL SELECT statements can be applied in real-world scenarios, much like the ubiquitous spreadsheet applications of today. - **Essential Commands Mastery:** Begin your journey towards mastering SQL by first mastering the essential commands, setting a solid foundation for more complex queries and database interactions. --- **👩‍💼 Course Outline:** - **Section 1: Introduction to SQL SELECT** - Understanding the purpose of SQL SELECT statements - Basic syntax and structure of a SELECT query - Selecting data from a single table - **Section 2: Refining Data with WHERE Clauses** - Using WHERE clauses to filter results - Working with different comparison operators - Introduction to functions and expressions within SELECT statements - **Section 3: Aggregating Data** - Using GROUP BY to categorize data - Aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, and MIN - Understanding and calculating totals and averages - **Section 4: Sorting and Ordering Data** - Using ORDER BY to arrange data in a certain order - Handling both ascending and descending sorts - Practical examples of sorted queries for decision-making - **Section 5: Working with Joins** - Understanding the different types of joins (INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, etc.) - Joining tables to combine data from multiple sources - Best practices for efficient and effective join operations --- **Instructor Profile:** Eric Manske brings over a decade of teaching experience in SQL, along with his tenure in IT across various roles. His hands-on approach, shaped by on-the-job learning and training professionals at Fortune 500 companies, ensures that you receive practical knowledge tailored to real-world applications. --- **Enrollment Benefits:** - **Expert-Led Instruction:** Learn from an experienced SQL instructor who has trained countless individuals in data querying. - **Interactive Learning Environment:** Engage with the material through a series of lectures, examples, and exercises. - **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Enhance your career prospects by adding SQL to your skillset, making you a valuable asset in data-driven roles. --- **Ready to embark on your SQL journey? Click here to start exploring the power of SQL SELECT statements and transform the way you interact with data!**