SQL Programming

Students Will Learn:

Database Design Issues
Data Normalization
SQL Statement Syntax
Modifying Tables with DML

Query Analysis
Inner and Outer Joins
Triggers and Stored Procedures

Course Description: This SQL programming course teaches students relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. This class is intended for analysts, developers, designers, administrators, and managers new to the SQL programming language. Upon completion, participants will understand SQL functions, join techniques, database objects and constraints, and will be able to write useful SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE statements. Extensive hands on exercises are used throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

Course Prerequisites: General computer knowledge. Familiarity with relational database concepts is helpful but not required.

Follow-up Courses: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration, SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services, SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Application Development (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS), SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence: Integration Services and Analysis Services

SQL Programming Course Overview:

Relational Database Fundamentals Overview of Relational Database Concepts Relational Databases and Relational Database Management Systems SQL, DML and DDL Languages Manipulating Query Results Using Row Functions Character Numeric Date and Time Data Conversion Using Column Functions Using CASE Handling NULLs Aggregating Results using GROUP BY Restricting Groups with the HAVING Clause	Writing Basic SQL Queries Displaying Table Structures Column Datatypes SELECTing Column Data From a Table or View SELECT DISTINCT Values COUNTing Rows Restricting Rows using the WHERE Clause Using Operators Mathematical Logical Comparison Concatenation Set Operators Sorting Results Using ORDER BY Joining Multiple Tables Using Column and Table Aliases
Advanced Query Techniques Outer Joins Joining a Table to Itself Subqueries Grouping, Filtering and Sorting Query Results Tips for Developing Complex SQL Queries	Manipulating Table Data Using SQL's Data Manipulation Language (DML) INSERT into Tables UPDATE Table Data DELETE from Tables TRUNCATE Tables Controlling Transactions COMMIT ROLLBACK
Creating a Database Database Development Methodology Overview Building a Logical Data Model Identifying Entities and Attributes Isolating Keys Relationships between Entities Creating Entity-Relationship Diagrams Transforming to Physical Design Migrating Entities to Tables Selecting Primary Keys Defining Columns Enforcing Relationships with Foreign Keys Constructing the Database using DDL Creating Tables, Indexes, Constraints and Views	Managing Database Objects Dropping Tables, Indexes and Views ALTERing Tables, Indexes and Views Enabling and Disabling Constraints Managing Security Performance Tuning Writing Efficient SQL Indexing for Performance
Stored Procedures Definition and Benefits of Use CREATE PROCEDURE Syntax Variables and Parameters Code Examples Temporary Tables Control of Program Flow ALTER and DROP PROCEDURE Implementation Differences	User-Defined Functions Definition and Benefits of Use CREATE FUNCTION Syntax RETURN Clause and the RETURNS Statement Scalar vs. Table Functions Comparison with Stored Procedures Returning Scalar Values and Tables ALTER and DROP FUNCTION
Triggers Definition and Benefits of Use Alternatives (e.g., Constraints) CREATE TRIGGER Syntax Trigger Types "Inserted" (or "NEW") and "Deleted" (or "OLD") Tables Event Handling and Trigger Execution ALTER and DROP TRIGGER

Student Testimonials

"The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, experienced, helpful, energetic, and enthusiastic about helping me become better with SQL and answering questions to real life situations."
– L.D., Flagler County Sheriff

"This course was exactly what I needed to learn SQL. I will definitely refer to HOTT in the future for my instructional needs."
– J.P., Hayes Management Consulting

SQL Programming

Students Will Learn:

Multiple Training Locations - Convenience and Cost Control

Regularly Scheduled Courses in 11 Cities Across Canada