Introduction to SQL Programming
CSE-40933
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.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
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Instructor:
Eric Williamson, B.A., MCP
Data Manager UC San Diego Health
Eric Williamson is a Data Architect at UC San Diego Health. He specializes in Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint. Williamson has been working with and developing in those technologies for 20+ years. He has been an instructor with Extended Studies since 2013, developing, managing and teaching SQL Server courses. Eric has held Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status since 2000.
