Microsoft SQL for Beginners Course Syllabus

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft SQL Server for beginners, covering essential database concepts and hands-on SQL skills. With over 9 hours of video content, learners will progress through structured modules that build from foundational knowledge to practical application. Each section includes guided exercises and real-world examples to reinforce learning. The course concludes with a final project to apply all acquired skills in a realistic scenario. Lifetime access ensures you can learn at your own pace.

Module 1: Introduction to SQL and SQL Server

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Overview of SQL and its role in database management
• Introduction to SQL Server and its components
• Installation guide for SQL Server 2017
• Navigating SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Module 2: Basic SQL Syntax and Data Types

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Understanding core data types: INT, VARCHAR, DATE, and more
• Writing and executing basic SQL queries
• Using SSMS to run scripts and view results
• Best practices for syntax formatting and readability

Module 3: Creating and Managing Databases

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Creating new databases in SQL Server
• Setting up tables within a database
• Understanding primary keys, foreign keys, and relationships
• Modifying and deleting databases

Module 4: Working with Tables and Data

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

• Creating tables with appropriate data types
• Altering table structures using ALTER TABLE
• Inserting, updating, and deleting data
• Differences between DELETE, TRUNCATE, and DROP

Module 5: Querying and Manipulating Data

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Writing SELECT statements to retrieve data
• Filtering data using WHERE clauses
• Sorting results with ORDER BY
• Using DISTINCT to remove duplicates
• Applying aggregate functions: COUNT, AVG, SUM, MIN, MAX
• Grouping data with GROUP BY and filtering with HAVING
• Combining data with INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN
• Using UNION and UNION ALL to combine result sets
• Writing subqueries in SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements
• Creating and using stored procedures

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Design and create a complete database schema
• Populate tables with sample data
• Write complex queries to retrieve and analyze data

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with using software applications
• No prior database or SQL experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Install and configure SQL Server 2017
• Create and manage databases and tables
• Write SQL queries to insert, update, delete, and retrieve data
• Filter, sort, and aggregate data using advanced SQL techniques
• Build a functional database project using joins, subqueries, and stored procedures