Learn SQL
In this SQL course, you’ll learn how to manage large datasets and analyze real data using the standard data management language.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 8 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Information is all around us. You can put it to use by learning SQL basics. Used in data science, analytics, and engineering, SQL makes it easy to work with data and make more informed strategy, operations, and business decisions. It’s a helpful skill for anyone who works with data (even in non-tech roles). In this SQL course, you’ll learn how to manage large datasets and analyze real data.
Skills you'll gain
Work with databases using SQL
Create queries for tables
Build SQL projects
Syllabus
4 lessons • 5 projects • 4 quizzesHands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Create a Table
Build fluency in SQL manipulation. We're going to practice creating tables in SQL so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. - Project
New York Restaurants
Practice writing the most common types of queries. - Project
Analyze Hacker News Trends
Query Hacker News data using SQL to discover trends.
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- This course is great for people with no prior knowledge on SQL. I feel that it digs deep without overwhelming you with too much information and you can really learn at your own speed. Great overall.Anthony T.Verified Learner
- I really enjoyed how the course touches on the essential with just enough context. It was exactly what I was looking for to start using SQL to query data the next day. The practice ground and guide was very useful as wellY. A.Verified Learner
- I learned SQL in my college course but I liked they way codecademy taught it a lot better! I liked the visual graphics of how the tables transform when they merge together since I have issues visualizing the actual changes.Chelsey N.Verified Learner
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Frequently asked questions about SQL
SQL (Structured Query Language) is a programming language used to manage data stored in relational databases, which store structured data in tables. Its syntax is easy to read, so it’s easy to pick up on even if you’re completely new to programming, and it’s even useful for non-technical careers.
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