Learn SQL for Analytics: Master the Essential Skills

🔑This course covers both the theory and practice of SQL for analytics, enabling you to confidently solve hard SQL problems.

🚀No previous experience is required, making it accessible for beginners to learn SQL and start analyzing and manipulating data.

💡Using Google BigQuery, you'll learn how to upload your own data and run SQL on top of it, providing real-world experience.

📚You'll explore fundamental SQL concepts, such as organizing and transforming data, filtering, and aggregating.

💪The course offers a practical approach, with exercises and examples that reinforce your understanding of SQL.

Do I need previous experience with SQL or programming?

—No, this course is designed for beginners and assumes no previous knowledge of SQL or programming. However, familiarity with spreadsheets will be helpful as there are analogies between manipulating data in spreadsheets and SQL.

What tools will I be using in this course?

—The main tool used in this course is Google BigQuery, a service that allows you to upload your own data and run SQL on top of it. Additionally, spreadsheets and the Postgres SQL Exercises website will be used for practice.

How should I approach this course?

—There are multiple ways to approach this course. You can start by watching the theory lectures and then attempting the exercises. Alternatively, you can jump straight into the exercises and refer to the videos and theory as needed. Find the approach that works best for you.

What topics will be covered in this course?

—The course covers various SQL concepts, including SELECT, FROM, WHERE, DISTINCT, UNION, ORDER BY, LIMIT, subqueries, common table expressions, and joining tables. You'll also learn about data organization, SQL statement syntax, and simple aggregations.

How can I apply the knowledge gained in this course in real-world scenarios?

—By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to confidently solve SQL challenges, such as those encountered during data interviews. You'll have the skills to analyze and manipulate data using SQL, which is highly valuable in various industries.

00:00This comprehensive course by Vlad, an experienced data engineer, teaches you SQL for analytics.

04:56The course assumes no previous knowledge of SQL or programming but recommends familiarity with spreadsheets.

08:56The course covers theory and practice, using Google BigQuery for real-world SQL experience.

14:56You'll learn various SQL concepts, such as SELECT, FROM, WHERE, DISTINCT, UNION, ORDER BY, LIMIT, subqueries, common table expressions, and joining tables.

15:59The course offers a practical approach with exercises and examples to reinforce your understanding of SQL.