SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysis

Want to answer your own business questions with data, without waiting for technical help? Learning SQL is the key to unlocking the information stored in company databases and making informed, data-driven decisions. This course provides a practical, text-based introduction to SQL. You will go from knowing nothing about databases to confidently writing queries to retrieve, filter, sort, and aggregate data, enabling you to perform meaningful analysis and generate reports on your own. What you'll learn: * Understand core database concepts and fundamental SQL syntax. * Learn to retrieve data from tables using SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY. * Practice joining multiple tables to combine related information from different sources. * Apply aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, and AVG to summarize data. * Use GROUP BY to perform analysis on specific segments and categories. * Write subqueries to answer more complex, multi-step questions. * Structure complex queries logically using Common Table Expressions (CTEs). The course begins with essential terminology and database fundamentals before progressively moving into writing practical queries, from simple data retrieval to more complex analytical tasks. You will practice your skills through hands-on exercises. This course is designed for absolute beginners, including business analysts, marketers, product managers, and anyone who wants to become more data-literate. No prior programming or database experience is necessary. Start your journey to becoming data-proficient.