Course Details

Unlock Data-Driven Insights: SQL for Data Analysis & Business Intelligence Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In the age of information, data is the lifeblood of successful businesses. This SQL for Data Analysis & Business Intelligence Training Course empowers you to master the language of data, enabling you to extract valuable insights and drive informed decision-making. You'll learn to leverage Structured Query Language (SQL), the industry-standard for database management, to query, analyze, and manipulate data, transforming raw information into actionable business intelligence. This program is designed to equip you with the skills to become a data-savvy professional, capable of unlocking the hidden potential within your organization's data.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Data analysts and business intelligence professionals.
• Business analysts and managers.
• Marketing and sales professionals.
• Project managers and consultants.
• Anyone who needs to extract and analyze data from databases.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of relational databases and SQL.
• Write complex SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports using SQL.
• Utilize SQL for data cleaning and transformation.
• Join data from multiple tables to create comprehensive datasets.
• Create and manage database objects (tables, views, indexes).
• Apply SQL for business intelligence and data warehousing.
• Understand performance optimization techniques for SQL queries.

COURSE MODULES

• Introduction to Relational Databases and SQL:

• Understanding relational database concepts (tables, columns, rows, keys).
• Exploring the history and evolution of SQL.
• Understanding different SQL dialects (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Setting up a development environment.

• Basic SQL Queries: SELECT, FROM, WHERE:

• Retrieving data using the SELECT statement.
• Filtering data using the WHERE clause.
• Sorting and limiting results using ORDER BY and LIMIT/TOP.
• Understanding how to use comparison operators.

• Advanced SQL Queries: GROUP BY, HAVING, Aggregate Functions:

• Grouping data using the GROUP BY clause.
• Filtering grouped data using the HAVING clause.
• Utilizing aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX).
• Understanding how to use aliases.

• Joining Tables and Subqueries:

• Joining data from multiple tables using INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.
• Understanding subqueries and their applications.
• Implementing complex queries using nested subqueries.
• Understanding how to implement self joins.

• Data Manipulation and Transformation:

• Inserting, updating, and deleting data using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements.
• Transforming data using functions (e.g., string functions, date functions, mathematical functions).
• Creating and managing views.
• Understanding how to implement common table expressions (CTEs).

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Generating reports using SQL queries.
• Performing data analysis using window functions and ranking functions.
• Creating pivot tables and cross-tab reports.
• Understanding how to implement analytical functions.

• Database Objects and Management:

• Creating and managing tables, indexes, and constraints.
• Understanding database normalization.
• Implementing database security and access control.
• Understanding how to implement database backups.

• SQL for Business Intelligence and Performance Optimization:

• Utilizing SQL for data warehousing and business intelligence.
• Understanding query optimization techniques.
• Using indexes to improve query performance.
• Understanding how to implement query profiling.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com