Introduction to SQL
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. For those with little or no experience, this hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for updating a database.
What you can learn.
- Learn how to use basic Structured Query Language to write and execute queries
- Master SQL Data Manipulation syntax
- Understand how to write SQL Data Definition syntax to create database objects
About this course:
Structured Query Language (SQL) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. SQL works with database programs such as Microsoft Access and SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Oracle, and Sybase. Designed for individuals with little or no SQL experience, this hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax. Instruction presents an overview of SQL and how to use SQL statements to retrieve and update data in a database. Students begin by creating basic select statements, which include using keywords such as SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, INSERT, WHERE, HAVING, and others. The course also covers intermediate topics, such as table joins, sub-queries, aggregate functions, stored procedures, triggers, cursors and transactional processing, and much more.Winter 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
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This is a fast track section that runs at an accelerated pace. This section condenses the same material covered in our quarter-long, 11-week course into 6 weeks.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: February 9, 2021. Internet access required. Materials required.Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
These courses have regular meeting times and are fully online, via remote instruction. Click “See Details” below for more information.
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
These courses have regular meeting times and are fully online, via remote instruction. Click “See Details” below for more information.
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