SQL: Basics to Intermediate Training Course

Part 1: SQL Fundamentals

Introduction to SQL and Databases

• Concepts behind databases
• Overview of SQL
• Configuring the SQL environment

SQL Syntax and Basic Queries

• Overview of SQL syntax
• Using SELECT statements
• Filtering data using the WHERE clause

Utilizing Functions and Aggregates

• Standard SQL functions
• Aggregate functions: COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN
• Data grouping via GROUP BY

Combining Tables

• Concepts behind JOINs
• INNER JOIN implementation
• LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL OUTER JOIN variations

Subqueries and Set Operations

• Constructing subqueries
• UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT logic

Data Manipulation

• INSERT INTO syntax
• UPDATE commands
• DELETE operations

Part 2: Intermediate SQL

Advanced Data Filtering

• Advanced WHERE clause strategies
• LIKE operator for pattern matching
• IN and BETWEEN operators

Complex Joins and Subqueries

• Self-joins
• Non-correlated and correlated subqueries
• EXISTS clause application

Managing Indexes and Views

• Role of indexes and performance impact
• Creating and utilizing views

Advanced Functions and Stored Procedures

• User-defined functions
• Stored procedures and triggers
• Error management in SQL

Data Transformation and Analysis

• Pivoting and unpivoting datasets
• Window functions: ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK
• CTEs (Common Table Expressions)

Database Design and Normalization

• Core database design principles
• Normal forms and normalization processes
• Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling

Performance Tuning and Optimization

• Query optimization strategies
• Analyzing execution plans
• Best practices for performance tuning

SQL in Practical Scenarios

• Integrating SQL with other technologies
• Case studies and real-world applications
• Capstone project: Developing a database solution from the ground up

Recap and Future Directions