SQL for Data Analysis and Business Intelligence

Course updated with latest SQL standards and performance optimization techniques on 28-09-2024

Master SQL for data analysis, from basic queries to advanced analytics. Learn to extract insights from databases, optimize queries, and build data pipelines. Perfect for aspiring data analysts, business analysts, and anyone working with data. Taught by an experienced SQL expert with 11+ years in data engineering.

4.8 (456 Verified ratings)
15,680 Enrolled Learners
Last Updated: Sept 28, 2024 3:45 PM
English
Instructor
Created by:
Michael O'Brien
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₹999
This course includes:
  • 14h:20m:15s on-demand videos
  • 92 Lectures
  • 12 Exercises
  • 15 Quizzes
  • Access on any Device
  • Certificate of completion

What you'll learn

Write complex SQL queries and joins
Work with aggregations and window functions
Optimize queries for better performance
Create views, stored procedures, and triggers
Master database design and normalization
Complete 5 real-world analytics projects

Requirements

  • No prior database experience required
  • Basic computer skills and English language understanding
  • Download and install free databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)

Description

SQL is the language of data. Whether you're a business analyst, data scientist, or software developer, SQL skills are essential in today's data-driven world. This course teaches you everything you need to become proficient in SQL.

We start from the basics - SELECT statements, WHERE clauses, and simple queries - and progress to advanced topics like window functions, CTEs, and query optimization. Every concept is reinforced with practical exercises using real databases.

Five real-world projects will expose you to actual business scenarios: customer analysis, sales dashboards, inventory tracking, and financial reporting. You'll learn not just SQL syntax, but how to think about data problems analytically.

Key Features:
  • Complete SQL fundamentals to advanced topics
  • Multiple database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
  • Real-world datasets and business scenarios
  • Performance optimization and indexing
  • Database design and normalization principles
  • Lifetime access to all materials

Course Content

10 sections • 92 lectures • 14h 20m total length

  • Introduction to Databases
    16:45
  • SELECT and WHERE Basics
    24:30

Master INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, and FULL joins to combine data from multiple tables.

Learn GROUP BY, HAVING, and aggregate functions like SUM, AVG, COUNT, MIN, and MAX.

Window functions, CTEs, subqueries, and analytical queries for complex analysis.

Apply SQL to solve real business problems with actual datasets.

Instructor

Instructor

Michael O'Brien

Data Engineer | Ex-Amazon, Microsoft

Michael has 11+ years of experience building data systems and pipelines. He has worked as a data engineer at Amazon and Microsoft, where he optimized queries serving millions of users daily. He's committed to making complex SQL concepts accessible to everyone.

Experience 11+ Years
Students Taught 18,000+
Course Rating
4.8
Courses 3 Courses

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Sophie Turner
4 days ago

The best SQL course! Michael makes even complex concepts easy to understand. I got a promotion thanks to the skills I learned here.

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Tom Wilson
2 weeks ago

Great progression from basics to advanced topics. The real-world projects really solidify the concepts. Highly recommended for all levels!

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Amanda Foster
3 weeks ago

Perfect for beginners and experienced folks alike. The exercises are practical and the instructor is very helpful. Worth every penny!

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Course Features
  • Duration 14h 20m
  • Level Beginner
  • Language English
  • Certificate Yes
  • Enrolled 15,680