Introduction to SQL

COM SCI X 414.61

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.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 9 weeks
4.0

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. This hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for individuals with little to no SQL experience. 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.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Windows is recommended.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Xi (Cecilia) Zhang
400677
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 29, 2025
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Erik Kellener
400676
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Xi (Cecilia) Zhang
402579
Fee:
$1,095.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu May 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu May 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu May 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu May 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu May 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Erik Kellener
402578
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 04, 2025
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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