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
Trends in Startups
In this project, we're going to practice aggregate functions in SQL so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Using these functions will combine row values together and return a single result.
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- I really enjoyed this course on SQL! Codecademy does a really great job at explaining the basics and gives you plenty of practice in order to sharpen your skills and test your memory of the commands. They do this better than the competition and the premium membership is for sure worth the money.David C.Verified Learner
- This course was really useful for learning SQL, since working with databases and learning how to interact with them is a little difficult. Also the Codecademy interactive and user-friendly interface makes learning almost anything easy and fun.Younes M.Verified Learner
- The "Learn SQL" gave me an interactive environment that enhanced my learning experience. As a beginner to the programming world, I felt like it gave me that much needed learning experience I wasn't able to find on other websites. I look forward to gaining new skills for my career and, of course practicing them!Durrell N.Verified Learner
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Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
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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.