SQL for Data Analysis

Name: SQL for Data Analysis
Rating: 4.4 (1 reviews)

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This beginner-friendly course equips you with the skills to work with data, covering SQL fundamentals and advanced techniques. You'll become proficient in writing complex queries for effective data analysis without needing extensive programming knowledge.

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What you'll learn

This course will introduce to you the data analysis basics, typical tasks, and how to deal with them using SQL.

Here is what you will learn:

basic SQL syntax: data types, functions, and expressions;
power of SQL: how to get quick insights from your data with just a few lines of code
common problems arising in a data analyst’s everyday work and their solution with SQL
basic business metrics, such as CR, CAC, LTV, ROI
how to work with data visualization tools (BI systems)

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Navigate complexity with surgical precision

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Elevate your engineering mastery through real-world challenges

Master advanced engineering concepts through ambitious projects. Each project deepens your expertise and transforms you from an experienced engineer into an exceptional one.

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Topics covered by this course

Retrieving Data

10 topics

DBMS

10 topics

Introduction to SQL

8 topics

DB Theory

7 topics

Generative AI

6 topics

Data Modification Language

5 topics

For data analysis

5 topics

Functions and operations

4 topics

Essentials

1 topic

Data Definition Language

1 topic

Subqueries

1 topic

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JetBrains Academy

JetBrains Academy is a part of JetBrains, a global software company specializing in the creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers and teams. With years of expertise in software development and education, JetBrains Academy empowers more than a million people worldwide to learn and teach computer science, and help organizations inspire their teams to reach their goals in tech. Professional development tools play a big role in computer science education. This is why JetBrains Academy courses offer integration with JetBrains IDEs. This integration assists learners in getting experience with real development processes to streamline their learning curve at future work.

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Austin Roush

1 week ago

The SQL for Data Analysis course is super easy to follow and does a great job of breaking down the SQL topics. The projects provide useful examples of how to practice using the material instead of just reading about it. Overall, it is an excellent course if you want to level up your SQL skills.