Introduction to SQL Programming Training
Level: Foundation
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The ability to write the SQL language — the cornerstone of all relational database operations — is essential for anyone who develops database applications. The SQL Language is an ANSI/ISO standard language used by all relational database products. In this training course, you learn how to optimize the accessibility and maintenance of data with the SQL programming language, and gain a solid foundation for building, querying, and manipulating databases. This course describes the standard language, but also identifies deviations from the standard in two widely-used database products, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. For the hands-on exercises, the course environment allows the students to choose between working with the PostgreSQL database product or Microsoft SQL Server.
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Key Features of this SQL Programming Training:
- Choose from on-demand and instructor-led blended learning options
- Exclusive LinkedIn group membership for peer and SME community support
You Will Learn How To:
- Write SQL code based on ANSI/ISO standards to build database structures
- Update database content with SQL and transaction handling
- Retrieve data with filter conditions and from multiple tables using various types of join
- Process data with row and aggregate functions
Certifications/Credits:
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BLENDED LEARNING
On-Demand & Live Review Session
Unlimited annual access to:
- Library of on-demand courses
- 1-day instructor-led review sessions — View Schedule
- Pre-configured practice labs
- Practice exams, flashcards, and performance tracker
LIVE, INSTRUCTOR-LED
In Class & Live, Online Training
- 3-day instructor-led training course — View Schedule
- Earn 17 NASBA CPEs (live, in-class traning only)
- One-on-one after-course instructor coaching
- After-course computing sandbox
- Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
- Tuition can be paid later by invoice -OR- at the time of checkout by credit card
UNLIMITED ACCESS BUNDLE
Unlimited Access Blended Training — Best Value!
- Library of on-demand courses
- 3-day instructor-led training course — View Schedule
- 1-day instructor-led review sessions — View Schedule
- After-course coaching and computing sandbox
- Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
- Pre-configured practice labs
- Practice exams, flashcards, and performance tracker
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- Full - scale program development
- Delivered when, where, and how you want it
- Blended learning models
- Tailored content
- Expert team coaching
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SQL Programming Blended Training Information
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Blended Learning Training Description
This product offers access to a library of Microsoft on-demand courses including SQL, Windows, Exchange, and more. At any time during your annual access to this offering, you may attend one of our 1-day review sessions focused specifically on Writing SQL Queries (4551).
On-Demand Training Outline
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On-Demand Course List
- MTA - Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Exam 98-349)
- MTA - Network Fundamentals (Exam 98-366)
- MTA - Windows Server Fundamentals (Exam 98-365)
- MTA - Security Fundamentals (Exam 98-367)
- MTA - Cloud Fundamentals (Exam 98-369)
- MCSA Windows 7 - Windows 7, Configuring (Exam 70-680)
- MCSA Windows 10 - Configuring Windows Devices (Exam 70-697)
- MCSA Windows 10 - Installing and Configuring Windows 10 (Exam 70-698)
- MCSA Windows Server 2012 - Installing and Configuring (Exam 70-410)
- MCSA Windows Server 2012 - Administering (Exam 70-411)
- MCSA Windows Server 2012 - Configuring Advanced Services (Exam 70-412)
- MCSE Windows Server 2012 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-413)
- MCSE Windows Server 2012 - Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-414)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (Exam 70-462)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 - Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (Exam 70-461)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016 - Querying Data with Transact-SQL (Exam 70-461)
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 -- Installation, Storage, and Compute (Exam 70-740)
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 - Networking (Exam 70-741)
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 - Identity (Exam 70-742)
- MCSE Windows Serve 2016 - Securing Windows Server 2016 (Exam 70-744)
- Microsoft Exchange 2013 (Exam 74-341)
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 (Exam 74-345)
- Microsoft Project 2013 (Exam 74-343)
- Microsoft Office 365 (Exam 70-346)
- Microsoft Office 365 (Exam 70-347)
- System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (Exam 74-243)
- Data Center Managing with SCOM
- MCSE Private Cloud - 70-246
- vMCSE Private Cloud - 70-247
- SharePoint - Core Technologies of Microsoft SharePoint 2016 (Exam70-339)
- Advanced SharePoint - Advanced Technologies (Exam 70-339)
- Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure (Exam 70-533)
- Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions (Exam 70-535)
SQL Programming Blended Training FAQs
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What background do I need?
No specific experience is required.
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Is the on-demand content the same as the 3-day instructor class?
No. While many of the same points are covered, taking the instructor-led Introduction to SQL Programming course provides the deepest dive into that area. This offering is indented for those who wish to gain a broad knowledge of the topics described in the course outline above - including SQL.
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What on-demand content will I receive?
An outline of the content you will receive can be seen above. You will also get access to any new on-demand content that becomes available during your annual enrollment period.
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How many labs will I receive?
You will get access 19 pre-configured lab bundles spanning the Microsoft curriculum.
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How many practice exams will I have access to?
17 practice exams spanning the Microsoft curriculum are included
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How will I access my course materials if I choose this method?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from Learning Tree with all the links and information you need to get started.
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How can I sign up for a review session?
Once you are enrolled in the program, specific details and dates will be sent to you.
In Class & Live, Online Training
SQL Programming Instructor-Led Course Information
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SQL Programming Course Description
In this training, you learn how to optimize the accessibility and maintenance of data with the SQL programming language, and gain a solid foundation for building, querying, and manipulating databases. This course describes the standard language, but also identifies deviations from the standard in two widely-used database products, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. For the hands-on exercises, the course environment allows the students to choose between working with the PostgreSQL database product or Microsoft SQL Server. This SQL Class includes 17 hours of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) presented by a real-world SQL expert instructor.
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Recommended Experience
- Knowledge of relational database at the level of:
- Course 382, Relational Database Design, Tools & Techniques
- Knowledge of relational database at the level of:
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Software
For the hands-on exercises, the course environment allows the students to choose between working with PostgreSQL database product or Microsoft SQL Server.
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Industry Credits & Certification
This course offers you the opportunity to earn the following industry credits and certifications
- 17 NASBA Credits (live, in-class attendance required)
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After-Course Computing Sandbox
You'll be given remote access to a preconfigured virtual machine for you to redo your hands-on exercises, develop/test new code, and experiment with the same software used in your course.
SQL Programming Instructor-Led Course Outline
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SQL Overview
- Outlining SQL as the cornerstone of database activity
- Applying the ANSI/ISO standards
- Describing the fundamental building blocks: tables, columns, primary keys and foreign keys
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Building the Database Schema
Creating tables and columns
- Building tables with CREATE TABLE
- Modifying table structure with ALTER TABLE
- Adding columns to an existing table
- Removing tables with DROP TABLE
Protecting data integrity with constraints
- Guaranteeing uniqueness with primary key constraints
- Enforcing integrity with foreign key constraints
- Imposing business rules with check constraints
Improving performance with indexes
- Expediting data retrieval with indexes
- Recommending guidelines for index creation
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Manipulating Data
Modifying table contents
- Adding table rows with INSERT
- Changing row content with UPDATE
- Removing rows with DELETE
Applying transactions
- Controlling transactions with COMMIT and ROLLBACK
- Deploying BEGIN TRANSACTION in SQL Server
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Working with the SELECT Statement
Writing Single Table queries
- Retrieving data with SELECT
- Specifying column expressions
- Sorting the result with ORDER BY
- Handling NULL values in expressions
Restricting rows with the WHERE filter
- Testing for equality or inequality
- Applying wildcard characters
- Avoiding NULL value pitfalls
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Querying Multiple Tables
Applying the ANSI/ISO standard join syntax
- Matching related rows with INNER JOIN
- Including nonmatched rows with OUTER JOIN
- Creating a Cartesian product with CROSS JOIN
Combining results with set operators
- Stacking results with UNION
- Identifying matching rows with INTERSECT
- Utilizing EXCEPT to find nonmatching rows
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Employing Functions in Data Retrieval
Processing data with row functions
- Conditional formatting with the CASE expression
- Utilizing the CASE expression to simulate IF tests
- Dealing with NULL values
Performing analysis with aggregate functions
- Summarizing data using SUM, AVG and COUNT
- Finding the highest/lowest values with MAX and MIN
- Defining the summary level with GROUP BY
- Applying filter conditions with HAVING
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Constructing Nested Queries
Applying subqueries in filter conditions
- Correlated vs. noncorrelated subqueries
- Testing the existence of rows
Including subqueries in expressions
- Placing subqueries in the column list
- Creating complex expressions containing subqueries
- Handling subqueries that return no rows
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Developing In-Line and Stored Views
Breaking down complex problems
- Selecting data from a query result set
- Subqueries in the FROM clause
Creating views in a database
- Building reusable code
- Updateable vs. non-updateable views
SQL Programming Instructor-Led Course FAQs
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Do I need experience with SQL to take this course?
No. This course was designed to teach you the fundamentals of the SQL language. You will learn SQL over 3 days with instructor-led training and hands on experience using either the PostgreSQL database product or Microsoft SQL Server 2016.
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Why is SQL important?
SQL is the standard language for relational database management systems. Your ability to produce good database applications will be highly dependant on your knowledge of SQL.
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What’s the difference between Oracle and MS SQL?
Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server are both types of relational database management systems. Although all relational database management systems use SQL, unfortunately, different products have different dialects of SQL. One of the benefits of taking this course is that it will cover all of the topics using product-specific features of the latest versions of both Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
Unlimited Access Blended Training — Best Value!
SQL Programming Unlimited Access Blended Training Information
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SQL Programming Unlimited Access Blended Training Description
This product offers access to a library of Microsoft on-demand courses including SQL, Windows, Exchange, and more. At any time during your annual access to this offering, you may attend one of our 1-day review sessions focused specifically on Writing SQL Queries (4551). Enrolling in this bundle also grants you access to any of our multi-day Introduction to SQL Programming (925) course events.
On-Demand Training Outline
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On-Demand Course List
- MTA - Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Exam 98-349)
- MTA - Network Fundamentals (Exam 98-366)
- MTA - Windows Server Fundamentals (Exam 98-365)
- MTA - Security Fundamentals (Exam 98-367)
- MTA - Cloud Fundamentals (Exam 98-369)
- MCSA Windows 7 - Windows 7, Configuring (Exam 70-680)
- MCSA Windows 10 - Configuring Windows Devices (Exam 70-697)
- MCSA Windows 10 - Installing and Configuring Windows 10 (Exam 70-698)
- MCSA Windows Server 2012 - Installing and Configuring (Exam 70-410)
- MCSA Windows Server 2012 - Administering (Exam 70-411)
- MCSA Windows Server 2012 - Configuring Advanced Services (Exam 70-412)
- MCSE Windows Server 2012 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-413)
- MCSE Windows Server 2012 - Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-414)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (Exam 70-462)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 - Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (Exam 70-461)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016 - Querying Data with Transact-SQL (Exam 70-461)
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 -- Installation, Storage, and Compute (Exam 70-740)
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 - Networking (Exam 70-741)
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 - Identity (Exam 70-742)
- MCSE Windows Serve 2016 - Securing Windows Server 2016 (Exam 70-744)
- Microsoft Exchange 2013 (Exam 74-341)
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 (Exam 74-345)
- Microsoft Project 2013 (Exam 74-343)
- Microsoft Office 365 (Exam 70-346)
- Microsoft Office 365 (Exam 70-347)
- System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (Exam 74-243)
- Data Center Managing with SCOM
- MCSE Private Cloud - 70-246
- vMCSE Private Cloud - 70-247
- SharePoint - Core Technologies of Microsoft SharePoint 2016 (Exam70-339)
- Advanced SharePoint - Advanced Technologies (Exam 70-339)
- Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure (Exam 70-533)
- Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions (Exam 70-535)
SQL Programming Unlimited Access Blended Training FAQs
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What background do I need?
No specific experience is required.
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Is the on-demand content the same as the 3-day instructor class?
No. While many of the same points are covered, taking the instructor-led Introduction to SQL Programming course provides the deepest dive into that area. This offering is indented for those who wish to gain a broad knowledge of the topics described in the course outline above - including SQL.
-
How can I sign up for a review session or in Instructor-led version of the course?
Once you are enrolled in the program, specific details and dates will be sent to you.
-
What on-demand content will I receive?
An outline of the content you will receive can be seen above. You will also get access to any new on-demand content that becomes available during your annual enrollment period.
-
How many labs will I receive?
You will get access 19 pre-configured lab bundles spanning the Microsoft curriculum.
-
How many practice exams will I have access to?
17 practice exams spanning the Microsoft curriculum are included
-
How will I access my course materials if I choose this method?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from Learning Tree with all the links and information you need to get started.
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SQL Programming Training Reviews
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“Comprehensive and is general enough that it can be applied to a number of situations.”
Cheyney A. - NGA
“I thought it was really well run -- and the class length was good. Not long enough to be overwhelming, but long enough to gain an intro understanding of the program. I came in with VERY little SQL experience, and I feel like I learned quite a bit in the 3 days without being bombarded with too much information.”
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Christina G. - Solution Architect, Automotive Resources International
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