Introduction to SQL Programming

Learn how to use the Structured Query Language

(SQL) to create, manipulate, and create reports from database tables. Important concepts associated with relational databases will be covered. You will run SQL commands to create database tables and define data element types.

Single and multiple table queries will be created with simple and compound conditions using SQL operators such as:

• BETWEEN
• ​LIKE
• IN
• EXIST
• ALL
• ANY

Basic and complex reports will be created based on data in a table or view. Database Administration features of SQL will be discussed.

Course typically offered: Online, quarterly.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite knowledge,"MS Access" or a working knowledge of Database Management and Design. The ability to download and configure the SQL Server environment on a windows PC. As well as basic programming knowledge covered in our CSE-40028 Introduction to Programming course

Software: This course will use Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). SQL Server will run natively on Windows and Linux. You can also run a SQL Server container image with Docker.

Next Steps: Upon completion of this course, consider taking other courses in the Business Intelligence Analysis or Database Management certificate programs to continue learning.

More Information: For more information about this course, please email unex-techdata@ucsd.edu.