The Ultimate SQL Mastery

The most important skill in the data world — Understand how data is stored, cleaned, and queried in the real world.

Course description

SQL is one of the most in-demand skills across all data roles — and learning it is one of the fastest ways to start a data career.

This is the most comprehensive and practical SQL course I’ve ever created — built from over a decade of experience working on real Big Data projects at companies like Mercedes-Benz.

You’ll start from zero and learn everything step-by-step: from understanding databases and writing your first queries, all the way to complex joins, aggregations, subqueries, and performance tuning.

But this course goes beyond theory. You’ll apply what you learn on real business datasets, practice real scenarios, and build confidence by solving the same problems data teams face every day.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional looking to sharpen your SQL skills, this course will take you from zero to hero — with clear explanations, visual learning, and a focus on practical, job-ready knowledge.

Course curriculum

30h

295 lectures

28 sections

Introduction to SQL

31m

9 lectures

Introduction

1m 29

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Introduction

1m 29

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What is DBMS and SQL Server

2m 18s

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What is DBMS and SQL Server

2m 18s

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Discover the role of DBMS and why SQL Server is widely used in companies.

Types of Databases

2m 13s

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Types of Databases

2m 13s

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Learn the different types of databases and when each is used in real systems.

Types of SQL Commands

2m 10s

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Types of SQL Commands

2m 10s

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Understand the main categories of SQL commands and what they do.

Why Learn SQL

2m 5s

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Why Learn SQL

2m 5s

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See why SQL is a top data skill for high-demand jobs and better career growth.

SELECT Query

1h 1m

11 lectures

Components of SQL

2m 45s

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Components of SQL

2m 45s

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Learn the building blocks of SQL queries so you can retrieve data with ease.

What is SQL Query

1m 46s

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What is SQL Query

1m 46s

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Understand how SQL queries request data from database tables.

SELECT & FROM

8m 1s

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SELECT & FROM

8m 1s

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Learn how to select data from specific tables using core SQL clauses.

WHERE

6m 3s

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WHERE

6m 3s

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Filter your results to extract exactly the data you need.

ORDER BY

8m 55s

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ORDER BY

8m 55s

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Sort data results in ascending or descending order for better analysis.

Data Definition (DDL)

11m

3 lectures

CREATE

6m 19s

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CREATE

6m 19s

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Learn how to create new database objects such as tables using SQL DDL.

ALTER

3m 22s

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ALTER

3m 22s

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Discover how to modify existing database structures quickly and safely.

DROP

1m 45s

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DROP

1m 45s

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Understand how to remove database objects without breaking data systems.

Quiz

Quiz

Review and reinforce what you learned about SQL DDL commands.

Data Manipulation (DML)

24m

3 lectures

INSERT

13m 26s

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INSERT

13m 26s

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Learn how to insert new data into tables and manage values efficiently.

UPDATE

6m 30s

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UPDATE

6m 30s

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Update existing records to keep your database information accurate.

DELETE

4m 21s

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DELETE

4m 21s

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Remove unwanted data safely while maintaining database integrity.

Quiz

Quiz

Test your knowledge of SQL DML commands and identify learning gaps.

Filtering Data

40m

7 lectures

Comparison operators

9m 15s

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Comparison operators

9m 15s

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Filter data using comparison rules to retrieve exactly what you need.

AND Operator

4m 41s

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AND Operator

4m 41s

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Combine multiple conditions to refine your filtered results.

OR Operator

2m 53s

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OR Operator

2m 53s

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Expand your query logic to include matches from broader criteria.

NOT Operator

3m 28s

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NOT Operator

3m 28s

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Exclude specific values to eliminate unwanted data from results.

BETWEEN Operator

4m 28s

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BETWEEN Operator

4m 28s

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Filter numeric ranges to find values within specific boundaries.

SQL Joins

1h 14m

12 lectures

Introduction to JOINs

8m 57s

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Introduction to JOINs

8m 57s

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Learn how JOINs combine data from different tables to reveal insights.

NO JOIN

1m 40s

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NO JOIN

1m 40s

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Understand cases where data retrieval doesn�t require joins.

INNER JOIN

12m 30s

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INNER JOIN

12m 30s

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Connect matching records across tables to build stronger results.

LEFT JOIN

7m 12s

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LEFT JOIN

7m 12s

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Retrieve all rows from one table even if matching data is missing.

RIGHT JOIN

4m 55s

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RIGHT JOIN

4m 55s

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Explore the opposite join behavior for better reporting flexibility.

SQL SET Operators

45m

9 lectures

Introduction to SET Operators

0m 33s

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Introduction to SET Operators

0m 33s

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Learn techniques to merge query results from multiple datasets.

SET Rules & Syntax

11m 58s

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SET Rules & Syntax

11m 58s

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Apply proper syntax and rules to avoid mistakes using SET operators.

UNION

5m 25s

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UNION

5m 25s

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Combine multiple result sets while removing duplicate rows.

UNION ALL

3m 54s

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UNION ALL

3m 54s

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Merge result sets quickly while including all duplicate values.

EXCEPT

5m 18s

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EXCEPT

5m 18s

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Identify rows that exist in one dataset but not another.

String Functions

58m

9 lectures

Introduction to SQL Functions

5m 16s

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Introduction to SQL Functions

5m 16s

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Learn how SQL functions transform and analyze text data for insights.

CONCAT

3m 4s

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CONCAT

3m 4s

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Combine text values to build meaningful strings in your results.

UPPER & LOWER

2m 30s

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UPPER & LOWER

2m 30s

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Standardize text casing to improve readability and comparisons.

TRIM

5m 27s

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TRIM

5m 27s

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Clean up messy data by removing unnecessary spaces.

REPLACE

3m 31s

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REPLACE

3m 31s

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Fix incorrect or outdated text values automatically using SQL.

Date & Time Functions

1h 34m

18 lectures

What is Date & Time

3m 31s

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What is Date & Time

3m 31s

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Understand how date and time values are stored and used in SQL.

Overview Date & Time Functions

2m 39s

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Overview Date & Time Functions

2m 39s

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Explore powerful built-in functions for working with dates and times.

Date & Time Scripts

0m 10s

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Date & Time Scripts

0m 10s

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Download and use scripts to follow along with date exercises.

DAY, MONTH, YEAR

2m 59s

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DAY, MONTH, YEAR

2m 59s

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Extract calendar elements to build flexible time-based queries.

DATEPART

5m 53s

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DATEPART

5m 53s

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Break down dates into components for advanced filtering and grouping.

NULL Functions

1h 9m

11 lectures

Introduction to NULLs

2m 36s

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Introduction to NULLs

2m 36s

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Understand NULLs and why they behave differently from other values.

COALESCE vs ISNULL

11m 30s

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COALESCE vs ISNULL

11m 30s

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Handle missing values correctly using SQL replacement functions.

Handling NULL: Data Aggregation

3m 39s

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Handling NULL: Data Aggregation

3m 39s

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Learn how missing values affect totals and averages in SQL.

Handling NULL: Mathematic Operations

6m 10s

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Handling NULL: Mathematic Operations

6m 10s

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Avoid math errors caused by NULLs in calculations.

Handling NULL: Joining Data

7m 5s

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Handling NULL: Joining Data

7m 5s

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Prevent missing matches when joining tables containing NULLs.

CASE WHEN Statement

53m

6 lectures

Introduction to CAST Statements

7m 28s

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Introduction to CAST Statements

7m 28s

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Learn how to transform values conditionally with CASE logic.

Use Case: Categorizing Data

5m 18s

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Use Case: Categorizing Data

5m 18s

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Categorize numerical results into clear labels automatically.

CASE Rules

1m 30s

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CASE Rules

1m 30s

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Apply correct CASE statement structure to avoid syntax errors.

Use Case: Mapping Values

8m 51s

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Use Case: Mapping Values

8m 51s

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Convert codes into readable text for user-friendly reporting.

Use Case: Handling Nulls

8m 32s

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Use Case: Handling Nulls

8m 32s

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Control how NULL values appear in your results with CASE logic.

Window Functions Basics

1h 9m

8 lectures

Aggregate Functions

6m 34s

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Aggregate Functions

6m 34s

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Perform advanced aggregations without losing row-level detail.

Window Functions vs Group By

12m 41s

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Window Functions vs Group By

12m 41s

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Compare methods to choose the most powerful analytic approach.

Syntax of Window Functions

5m 2s

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Syntax of Window Functions

5m 2s

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Understand the structure of window functions for clean query writing.

Window Partition By

10m 11s

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Window Partition By

10m 11s

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Break data into logical groups for deeper insight and performance analysis.

Window Order By

4m 16s

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Window Order By

4m 16s

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Control the calculation order to ensure correct analytic results.

Window Aggregate Functions

1h 6m

8 lectures

Introduction to Window Aggregate Functions

2m 3s

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Introduction to Window Aggregate Functions

2m 3s

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Learn how window aggregate functions provide deeper analytical insights.

Window COUNT

16m 42s

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Window COUNT

16m 42s

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Count values per row group without losing individual row detail.

Window SUM

7m 27s

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Window SUM

7m 27s

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Summarize data over partitions to measure performance effectively.

Window AVG

9m 3s

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Window AVG

9m 3s

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Calculate rolling averages to track continuous trends.

Window MIN & MAX

9m 37s

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Window MIN & MAX

9m 37s

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Identify smallest and largest values inside analytical windows.

Window Ranking Functions

1h 9m

12 lectures

Introduction to Ranking Functions

4m 54s

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Introduction to Ranking Functions

4m 54s

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Learn how ranking functions assign ordered positions to rows.

Window ROW_NUMBER

4m 24s

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Window ROW_NUMBER

4m 24s

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Assign unique row numbers for clean reference and ordering.

Window RANK

4m 4s

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Window RANK

4m 4s

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Handle tied values by giving shared ranks in analytics.

Window DENSE_RANK

4m 25s

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Window DENSE_RANK

4m 25s

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Remove rank gaps to maintain clean sequential ranking.

ROW_NUMBER vs RANK vs DENSE_RANK

1m 2s

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ROW_NUMBER vs RANK vs DENSE_RANK

1m 2s

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Choose the right ranking method for your analytical scenario.

Window Value Functions

44m

6 lectures

Introduction to Window Value Functions

3m 39s

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Introduction to Window Value Functions

3m 39s

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Learn how window functions shift and compare row values.

Window LEAD & LAG

9m 48s

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Window LEAD & LAG

9m 48s

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Compare current row values with previous or future values.

Use Case: Month-Over-Month (MoM)

6m 49s

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Use Case: Month-Over-Month (MoM)

6m 49s

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Track changes across intervals to reveal growth trends.

Use Case: Customer Retention

8m 45s

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Use Case: Customer Retention

8m 45s

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Analyze repeat users to measure loyalty and behavior.

Window FIRST & LAST

12m 10s

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Window FIRST & LAST

12m 10s

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Retrieve first or latest row values to summarize key events.

Subqueries

1h 37m

16 lectures

Challenges in Complex Projects

17m 26s

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Challenges in Complex Projects

17m 26s

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Solve advanced business challenges using nested queries.

Introduction to Subquery

2m 44s

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Introduction to Subquery

2m 44s

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Learn how subqueries add dynamic logic inside SQL statements.

Why Subquery

2m 7s

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Why Subquery

2m 7s

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Understand when subqueries outperform joins and filters.

Subquery Categories

2m 6s

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Subquery Categories

2m 6s

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Explore different types of subqueries and where to apply them.

Subquery Result Types

2m 30s

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Subquery Result Types

2m 30s

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Use subqueries that return values, lists, or entire datasets.

Common Table Expression (CTE)

1h 17m

10 lectures

Introduction to CTE

6m 3s

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Introduction to CTE

6m 3s

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Write cleaner and more readable SQL using CTE structures.

Why CTE

4m 55s

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Why CTE

4m 55s

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Learn productivity benefits of replacing subqueries with CTEs.

How DB Executes CTE

2m 16s

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How DB Executes CTE

2m 16s

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Understand how SQL optimizes CTE execution at runtime.

CTE Types

0m 35s

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CTE Types

0m 35s

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Discover different CTE variations for flexible logic control.

Standalone CTE

8m 42s

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Standalone CTE

8m 42s

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Create temporary result sets to simplify complex queries.

Views

1h 11m

14 lectures

Database Structure & Views

5m 26s

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Database Structure & Views

5m 26s

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Learn how views simplify complex data for end-users.

3 Levels Architecture

4m 47s

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3 Levels Architecture

4m 47s

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Understand how data flows across layers in modern systems.

What is View

1m 57s

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What is View

1m 57s

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Discover how views provide secure and simplified access to data.

Views vs Tables

1m 39s

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Views vs Tables

1m 39s

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Compare when to use views instead of physical tables.

Use Case: Central Logic

3m 18s

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Use Case: Central Logic

3m 18s

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Centralize logic in views to avoid duplicated business rules.

CTAS & TEMP Tables

46m

15 lectures

Introduction to Tables

3m 28s

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Introduction to Tables

3m 28s

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Understand how tables store structured data in SQL systems.

CTAS vs CREATE/INSERT

2m 44s

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CTAS vs CREATE/INSERT

2m 44s

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Learn how CTAS can outperform traditional table creation.

CTAS vs Views

4m 50s

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CTAS vs Views

4m 50s

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Compare CTAS results with reusable view logic.

CTAS Syntax

2m 43s

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CTAS Syntax

2m 43s

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Write CTAS scripts to create and populate tables in one step.

Use Case: Optimize Performance

2m 43s

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Use Case: Optimize Performance

2m 43s

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Improve speed by creating optimized subsets of data.

Stored Procedures

56m

10 lectures

Introduction to Stored Procedures

9m 26s

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Introduction to Stored Procedures

9m 26s

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Automate database logic with reusable procedures.

Basics of Stored Procedures

4m 4s

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Basics of Stored Procedures

4m 4s

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Learn structure and execution flow of stored code.

Parameters

6m 49s

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Parameters

6m 49s

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Pass dynamic data into procedures to increase usability.

Multi-Queries in Stored Procedure

3m 6s

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Multi-Queries in Stored Procedure

3m 6s

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Execute multiple operations efficiently inside one call.

Variables

7m 39s

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Variables

7m 39s

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Store temporary data to build flexible procedures.

Indexes

2h 30m

23 lectures

Introduction Indexes

1m 32s

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Introduction Indexes

1m 32s

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Learn why indexes speed up data searching.

Types of Indexes

1m 41s

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Types of Indexes

1m 41s

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Differentiate indexing options for performance tuning.

Heap Structure

6m 1s

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Heap Structure

6m 1s

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Understand storage fundamentals before indexing.

Clustered Index

6m 10s

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Clustered Index

6m 10s

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Organize table storage physically for fast access.

NonClustered Index

4m 46s

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NonClustered Index

4m 46s

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Speed up frequent lookups using separate index structures.

Partitions

33m

4 lectures

Introduction to Partitions

4m 52s

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Introduction to Partitions

4m 52s

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Split large data for faster queries and maintenance.

The Process of Partitions

17m 18s

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The Process of Partitions

17m 18s

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Understand partition planning and lifecycle.

Create Partitioned Tables

6m 44s

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Create Partitioned Tables

6m 44s

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Implement partitioning with correct SQL syntax.

The Performance of Partitions

3m 36s

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The Performance of Partitions

3m 36s

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Improve speed by targeting only relevant partitions.

Performance Best Practices

49m

9 lectures

Introduction to Performance Tips

1m 27s

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Introduction to Performance Tips

1m 27s

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Start optimizing queries from day one.

Performance Tips for Fetching Data

2m 46s

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Performance Tips for Fetching Data

2m 46s

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Reduce data scans for faster reads.

Performance Tips for Filtering

5m 21s

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Performance Tips for Filtering

5m 21s

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Improve predicate performance to narrow results fast.

Performance Tips for Joining

11m 13s

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Performance Tips for Joining

11m 13s

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Speed up join operations and prevent slowdowns.

Performance Tips for Aggregation

2m 14s

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Performance Tips for Aggregation

2m 14s

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Tune GROUP BY operations for analytical workloads.

Copilot & ChatGPT for SQL

57m

7 lectures

Introduction to AI & SQL

0m 53s

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Introduction to AI & SQL

0m 53s

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Discover how AI tools assist SQL development.

What is ChatGPT & Copilot

2m 11s

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What is ChatGPT & Copilot

2m 11s

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Compare intelligent assistants for database work.

ChatGPT vs Copilot

4m 23s

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ChatGPT vs Copilot

4m 23s

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Select the right AI tool for each SQL task.

How to Use Copilot

5m 38s

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How to Use Copilot

5m 38s

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Speed up coding using AI-driven suggestions.

ChatGPT Prompt Structure

3m 25s

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ChatGPT Prompt Structure

3m 25s

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Write prompts that deliver accurate SQL results.

SQL Data Warehouse Project

4h 17m

36 lectures

Project Resources

0m 20s

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Project Resources

0m 20s

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Download datasets and assets used in the warehouse build.

SQL Project Types

1m 24s

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SQL Project Types

1m 24s

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Understand different real-world SQL project categories.

Intro to Data Warehouse (DWH)

6m 47s

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Intro to Data Warehouse (DWH)

6m 47s

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Learn why data warehouses power business analytics.

What is ETL

3m 52s

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What is ETL

3m 52s

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Understand the ETL process that moves and transforms data.

ETL Methods

7m 11s

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ETL Methods

7m 11s

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Compare ETL patterns used in enterprise pipelines.

Exploratory Data Analysis Project

49m

10 lectures

Project Resources

0m 17s

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Project Resources

0m 17s

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Get files needed for EDA exercises.

Introduction to EDA

0m 17s

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Introduction to EDA

0m 17s

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Learn what EDA is and why analysts start there.

Get Project Resources

3m 44s

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Get Project Resources

3m 44s

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Download the dataset and reference guide.

Dimensions vs Measures

4m 34s

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Dimensions vs Measures

4m 34s

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Identify attributes vs numeric metrics in analysis.

Database Exploration

3m 35s

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Database Exploration

3m 35s

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Explore structure and discover insights inside SQL.

SQL Advanced Data Analytics Project

1h 17m

9 lectures

Introduction to the Project

0m 42s

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Introduction to the Project

0m 42s

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Overview of advanced analytics challenges.

Change Over Time Analysis

8m 23s

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Change Over Time Analysis

8m 23s

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Track metric changes across days, months, years.

Cumulative Analysis

7m 50s

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Cumulative Analysis

7m 50s

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Build cumulative measures for growth insights.

Performance Analysis

12m 24s

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Performance Analysis

12m 24s

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Measure how KPIs progress toward targets.

Part to Whole Analysis

7m 22s

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Part to Whole Analysis

7m 22s

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Analyze contribution of each segment to totals.

THANK YOU

1m

1 lectures

Congratulations & THANK YOU Video

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Congratulations & THANK YOU Video

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Final message and best wishes for your SQL journey.

What you’ll learn in this course

  • You'll learn the basics: what SQL is, how databases work, and why SQL is essential for working with data
  • You’ll learn how to query using SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY, and more
  • You’ll learn how to combine multiple tables using JOINS, UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT
  • You’ll learn all SQL functions including String, Numeric, Date/Time, and CASE logic
  • You’ll learn how to handle NULL values in SQL
  • You'll master ALL Window Functions (LEAD, LAG, RANK, ROW_NUMBER etc.)
  • You’ll master advanced SQL techniques like Subqueries, CTEs, Views, and Temp Tables
  • You’ll learn how to create and use Stored Procedures and Triggers for automation and logic
  • You’ll learn how to optimize performance, reduce query time, and tune indexes
  • You’ll learn how to integrate SQL with AI and Data Science tools for real business use
  • You’ll learn how to build and query a complete SQL Warehouse from scratch
  • You’ll learn how to use SQL for EDA (Exploratory Data Analysis) on real-world datasets
  • You’ll learn how to apply advanced analytics techniques using SQL

Who is this course for

  • Complete beginners looking to build a strong foundation in SQL from scratch
  • Students in data science, computer science, or related fields who want a practical, hands-on approach to SQL.
  • Data analysts and business intelligence professionals seeking advanced techniques for complex data queries and analytics.
  • Data engineers looking to design robust ETL pipelines and data warehouses.
  • Data scientists wanting to leverage SQL for exploratory data analysis and AI-driven insights.
  • Software developers aiming to integrate SQL efficiently and optimize database performance.

The Ultimate SQL Mastery

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