SQL

SQL Course Details

This course will teach you all you need to know about SQL from basics to advanced joins.

This course is aligned to the following unit standard.

SAQA ID	258777
UNIT STANDARD TITLE	Use the SQL language to create, modify, query and manage a database application.
NQF Level	7
CREDITS	8

In Addition delegates may also write the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-364 Database Fundamentals

NB! Assessment requires an extra day and is charged separately.

Audience:

Report Writers (anyone required to produce reports from a relational database)
Web developers wanting to add database interaction to their web sites.
Programmers who quickly wants to add SQL to their skills set.
The hobbyist who wants to begin creating SQL scripts for upload to their own ISP.
Students, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of database administration with SQL.

Pre-Requisites:

Above average computer literacy
If you are bringing along your own laptop it will be helpful to pre-install the database server and client software. Please call for assistance or arrive at least one hour before on the first day of the course so we can help you with the software installation. You will also need full administrator privileges on your laptop.

Duration:

3 Days

Price:

$594.00 If you are currently resident in South Africa you will need to pay VAT at 14%. *Discount available

PC Hire:

$75 *Bring a PC

Note: information may change without notice.

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About SQL

SQL or Structured Query Language is a standard language used to communicate with almost any database including MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, PostgreSQL and Oracle.

Course Outline

Introduction
- What is SQL
- Relational Databases
- SQL and Standards
- SQL Implementations
- Client - Server
- SQL Syntax
Select Statements
- Overview of SELECT
- Selecting One Field
- Selecting Multiple Fields
- Using a Wild Card
- Calculations
- Column Aliases
- Oracle's Dual table
Sorting and Filtering
- Sorting Results
- Limiting Rows
- Using WHERE
- Using AND/OR and NOT
- Using LIKE
Functions
- String Functions
- Conversion Functions
- Numeric Functions
- Date Functions
- Aggregate (Group) Functions
- DISTINCT
Grouping
- Grouping Results
- Filtering Using Having
Joins
- Inner Joins
- Implicit inner join syntax
- Using table aliases in joins
- The Using statement
- Joining Multiple Tables
- Self Joins
- Outer Joins
Set Operators
- UNION
- UNION ALL
- INTERSECT
- EXCEPT or MINUS
SELECT Summary
Sub Queries
Creating Structures
- CREATE DATABASE
- CREATE SCHEMA
CREATE TABLE
- Data Types
- Field Modifiers
- Table Level Constraints
- CREATE TABLE AS
- SELECT INTO
CREATE VIEW
Drop Queries
Altering Tables
Insert Queries
- Simple Insert
- Bulk Insert
- INSERT SELECT
Update Queries
- Update Joins
DELETE and TRUNCATE
Indexes
- Creating Indexes
- Dropping Indexes
Transactions
Database Design

Delivery Method

Instructor Led classroom based training. Scheduled classes are normally held in Woodmead - near to Sandton in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Stationary and textbook included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided for full time courses. Contact hours are between 9am to 4pm.

Scheduled Dates

To apply for a booking, click on the relevant "Book Now" button below.
Note: places are only fully secured once payment has been made.

Start Date	Duration	Status
Mon 31 Jul 2017	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now
Mon 21 Aug 2017	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now
Thu 31 Aug 2017	3 Days	Provisional
Mon 18 Sep 2017	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now
Mon 16 Oct 2017	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now
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Mon 11 Dec 2017	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now
Mon 15 Jan 2018	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now
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Mon 12 Mar 2018	3 Days	Scheduled	Book Now

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