SQL Querying: Fundamentals

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Duration

1 Day

Upcoming Batch

13 November 2026

Batch Options

8 hours & 4 hours

Language

English / Arabic

Course Overview

Organizations typically store their most critical information — the information used to manage day-to-day operations — within a database. The ability to retrieve and analyze this information is essential to the functioning of the organization. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the primary language used to accomplish such tasks. Essentially, SQL is the language you use to interact with a database.

The ability to write SQL is an essential job skill for those who need to manage large volumes of data, produce reports, mine data, or combine data from multiple sources. Even if someone else on your team creates reports for you, having a fundamental understanding of SQL querying will help you ask the right questions and know what you’re looking for in your data analysis tools.

This course not only teaches you to use SQL as tool to retrieve the information you need from databases, but it also introduces a process for effectively planning and designing a functional, efficient database. Knowing how to plan a relational database is important to the success of the databases you create. Without planning, you cannot possibly know what the database needs to do, or even what information to include in the database. Planning a database is essential and prevents the extra work of fixing data maintenance problems later on.

Course Content

6 modules · 19 topics

01Module 1: Executing a Simple Query4 topics

Connect to the SQL Database using SQL Server Management Studio
Query a Database using the SELECT Statement
Save a Query Script to a File
Modify and Execute a Saved Query

02Module 2: Performing a Conditional Search2 topics

Use the WHERE Clause to Search and Filter Data using One or More Conditions
Use the WHERE Clause to Search for a Range of Values with BETWEEN and IN Clauses

03Module 3: How to Handle NULL Values in Data1 topic

Search Text Data Based on Patterns using the LIKE Operator

04Module 4: Working with Functions3 topics

Format and Manipulate Dates using Date Functions
Summarize Data using Aggregate Functions Like COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
Use Functions to Manipulate String Values

05Module 5: Organizing Data6 topics

Sort Data using the ORDER BY Clause
Rank Data with the RANK and DENSE_RANK Clauses
Group Data with the GROUP BY Clause
Filter Grouped Data using the HAVING Clause
Summarize Grouped Data using ROLLUP and CUBE Clauses
Use PIVOT and UNPIVOT Operators

06Module 6: Retrieving Data from Multiple Tables3 topics

Combine the Results of Two Queries with the UNION Statement
Compare the Results of Two Queries with the INTERSECT and EXCEPT Statements
Query Data from Multiple Tables using the JOIN Clause

Schedule Dates

4 upcoming batches

Session Type

Physical sessions run at our training facility.

SQL Querying: Fundamentals
Batch Dates	Duration	Batch Options	Language
13 November 2026Next	1 Day	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic
13 February 2027	1 Day	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic
13 May 2027	1 Day	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic
13 August 2027	1 Day	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic

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FAQs

What are the prerequisites for this course?

There are no strict prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of databases and data management concepts will be beneficial.

What will I learn from this course?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Retrieve and manipulate data using SQL queries.
Perform conditional searches and data formatting.
Aggregate and summarize data effectively.
Use advanced querying techniques to handle multiple tables and complex queries.

Are there hands-on labs included in the course?

Yes, the course includes practical exercises and labs to help reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop hands-on SQL querying skills.

Who can I contact for more information?

For additional information or queries regarding the course, you can reach out to CounselTrain’s customer service team via email or phone. Our representatives are available to assist you with any questions and provide further details about the course.

How do I access the training materials?

Upon enrollment, participants will receive access to all necessary training materials, including lecture notes, lab exercises, and additional resources through the CounselTrain learning platform.

This course includes:

Soft copy of Courseware
Certificate of Course Completion
Experienced and Professional Trainer
Lab and Exercises During Training
Sample Questions for Exam Preparation
Mock Test on the Last Day of Training
Exam Registration Guidance
5-Star Training Environment

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13 November 2026

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