Analyze Business Data with SQL
Master SQL queries and work with complex datasets, so you can analyze your business data for your organization.
Includes SQL, Data Science, Command Line, SQLite, Databases, Queries, Tables, and more.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 30 hoursProjects
18Prerequisites
None
About this skill path
If your team needs to improve how they analyze large volumes of data to help inform business decisions, this Skill Path is the perfect first step. They’ll gain a thorough understanding of SQL - one of the most popular tools for analyzing data - and learn how to apply it at your organization.
Syllabus
8 units • 15 lessons • 18 projects • 5 quizzes- 1
Getting Started with SQL
Learn the basics of SQL databases and build your own.
- 2
Writing Basic Queries
Write your own queries to access data and apply your SQL knowledge to complete real-world projects.
- 3
Calculating Aggregates
Increase the number of tools in your SQL toolset by learning about aggregates, then apply them to datasets to discover new insights.
- 4
Joining Multiple Tables
Expand your abilities by joining multiple sources of data.
- 5
Going Off-Platform
Set up a SQL database on your own computer and practice the commands you’ve learned.
- 6
Analyze Real Data with SQL
Combine everything that you learned to solve real business problems.
- 7
Advanced SQL
Dive into the more advanced SQL topics like window functions, math functions, and date functions.
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Projects in this skill path
- practice 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. - practice Project
New York Restaurants
Practice writing the most common types of queries. - practice Project
RPA Fraud Detection
Reputable Product Agency (RPA) has started receiving complaints from their credit card processor about fraudulent transactions. Help your finance department identify potentially risky transactions before they finish processing.
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