Course Overview
Over 70% of business decision-makers say their teams struggle with data access—most don’t know how to use SQL effectively. This one-day beginner-level training course provides a hands-on introduction to SQL fundamentals using Microsoft SQL Server.
You’ll learn SQL from the ground up, gaining the skills to write queries, filter and sort results, combine data from multiple tables, and manipulate output for analysis or reporting. Real-world exercises guide you through every step so you can confidently retrieve information from a relational database.
What Is Included
- Expert-led training with practical SQL database exercises
- Official courseware and downloadable reference materials
- Certificate of completion
- Hands-on labs and real-world SQL scenarios
- Access to class recordings for 90 days
- Guaranteed-to-run dates
- Flexible rescheduling options
- Free course retake
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to use SQL to extract and manipulate data from relational databases. You’ll gain practical experience writing queries, formatting results, and applying functions using SQL Server.
- Run basic SQL statements to retrieve data
- Apply conditions and logical filters using WHERE clauses
- Use string, numeric, and date functions for calculated results
- Organize and group query output
- Join tables and identify missing or unmatched records
Who Should Attend?
Individuals with basic computer skills, familiar with concepts related to database structure and terminology, and who want to use SQL to query databases.
Course Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
What’s included?
- Authorized Courseware
- Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
- Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
- Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
- Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
- Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation
With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.
Methods
- Instructor-Led (the best training format we offer)
- Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor-Led
- Self-Paced Video
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| 12/8/2025 | 12/12/2025 | ||||
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| 9/28/2026 | 10/2/2026 | ||||
| 10/19/2026 | 10/23/2026 | ||||
| 11/9/2026 | 11/13/2026 | ||||
| 11/30/2026 | 12/4/2026 | ||||
| 12/21/2026 | 12/25/2026 | ||||
| 1/11/2027 | 1/15/2027 |
Agenda
Duration
1 Day
Module 1: Executing Basic SQL Statements
- Connect to a SQL Server database
- Create, modify, and execute queries
- Save and reopen query files
Module 2: Filtering with Conditional Logic
- Limit results using comparison operators
- Combine multiple conditions
- Search for ranges, NULL values, and patterns
Module 3: Using Built-In SQL Functions
- Perform date and time calculations
- Manipulate strings and text fields
- Calculate summaries with aggregate functions
Module 4: Structuring and Summarizing Output
- Sort results and apply custom rankings
- Group data and filter grouped rows
- Pivot and unpivot results for advanced formatting
Module 5: Working Across Tables
- Merge data with inner and outer joins
- Identify records without matches
- Compare and combine multiple result sets
Module 6: Exporting Results and Creating Reports
- Format and save query results
- Generate basic XML output
- Review common reporting use cases
