Advanced SQL Querying for Data Analysts & Database Professionals
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Course Overview
In this course, you will learn advanced techniques, such as writing nested queries, using JOINs to combine data, summarizing query results, using advanced filtering, and using views to simplify repetitive tasks. You will also learn how to perform common database administration tasks like duplicating tables, modifying table structures, inserting, updating, or deleting data, and indexing tables to optimize query performance.
Manipulate table data by inserting, updating, and deleting records in a table
Manipulate table structure
Create and modify views and manipulate data
Create indexes on table columns
Roll back a transaction and commit a transaction
Who It's For
Data analysts seeking to develop advanced SQL querying and data analysis skills.
Database professionals aiming to optimize queries and manage database structures.
SQL developers looking to work with nested queries, JOINs, views, and indexes.
IT professionals responsible for updating, maintaining, and managing database data.
Professionals with SQL fundamentals preparing for advanced database tasks.
Course Agenda
Seven modules · 21 topics
1Using Nexted QueriesTopics 1–6
Search Based on Values from a Subquery
Compare Values from a Subquery
Search Based on the Existence of Records
Use Correlated Subqueries
Filter Grouped Data Within Subqueries
Perform Multiple-Level Subqueries
2Manipulating Table DataTopics 7–8
Insert Rows
Modify and Delete Data
3Manipulating Table StructureTopics 9–12
Create a Table
Create a Table with Constraints
Modify a Table’s Structure
Delete Tables
4Working with ViewsTopics 13–15
Create a View
Manipulate Data in Views
Modify and Delete Views
5Indexing DataTopics 16–17
Create Indexes
Drop Indexes
6Managing TransactionsTopics 18–19
Define Transactions
Commit Transactions
7Exporting Query ResultsTopics 20–21
Generate a Text File
Generate an XML File
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This course teaches advanced SQL techniques for querying, manipulating, and managing database data. Participants learn nested queries, views, indexing, transaction management, and exporting query results.
Who should attend the Advanced SQL Querying course?
The course is suitable for data analysts, SQL developers, database administrators, and IT professionals who want to strengthen their SQL querying and database management skills.
What are nested queries in SQL?
Nested queries, also called subqueries, are queries placed inside other SQL statements. The course covers using subqueries to filter data, compare values, check whether records exist, and perform multi-level analysis.
Will I learn how to manipulate database records and tables?
Yes. You will learn how to insert, update, and delete records, create tables with constraints, modify table structures, and delete tables.
Does the course cover SQL views and indexes?
Yes. Participants learn to create, modify, and delete views, manipulate data through views, and create or drop indexes to support database querying and performance.
Will I learn SQL transaction management?
Yes. The course covers defining transactions and committing transactions. Transaction management helps control database changes; rollback techniques are also included in the stated learning objectives.
Can organizations arrange Advanced SQL Querying training for their teams?
Organizations can contact PTR Training to discuss group training options. The course can help teams strengthen SQL capabilities for querying, database maintenance, and data management.
Advanced SQL Querying for Data Analysts & Database Professionals
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