About the Course
During this 2-day Advanced SQL course, you will learn more advanced aspects of the SQL language, and a better understanding of how SQL databases work. You will learn about good database design, improve your ability to retrieve, manipulate and analyse data using SQL, learn about more creating more efficient queries, and how to combine multiple queries.
The course will focus on Microsoft SQL Server. However, the skills you learn in this Advanced SQL Queries course is not limited to just Microsoft SQL, it is also suitable for learning more about PostgreSQL, MySQL & MariaDB and Oracle among others.
Who should do this course?
This course is suitable for anyone seeking to extend their knowledge of the SQL Language, as well as a better under understanding of how SQL databases work.
Prerequisites
This course assumes a basic understanding of SQL prior to attending. Participants should have completed our SQL Essentials course or have equivalent skills.
Course Dates
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Sydney Class Dates
Book NowLevel 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060
02 - 03 Jun 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 09 - 10 Jun 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 20 - 21 Jun 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 04 - 05 Jul 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 14 - 15 Jul 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 01 - 02 Aug 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 04 - 05 Aug 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 22 - 23 Aug 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 01 - 02 Sep 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 15 - 16 Sep 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 26 - 27 Sep 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 04 - 05 Oct 22 Tue - Wed Online Live 19 - 20 Oct 22 Wed - Thu Online Live 24 - 25 Oct 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 07 - 08 Nov 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 24 - 25 Nov 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 01 - 02 Dec 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 19 - 20 Dec 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 21 - 22 Dec 22 Wed - Thu Online Live -
Melbourne Class Dates
Book NowLevel 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000
23 - 24 May 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 02 - 03 Jun 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 16 - 17 Jun 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 20 - 21 Jun 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 14 - 15 Jul 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 18 - 19 Jul 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 01 - 02 Aug 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 18 - 19 Aug 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 22 - 23 Aug 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 12 - 13 Sep 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 15 - 16 Sep 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 04 - 05 Oct 22 Tue - Wed Online Live 13 - 14 Oct 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 19 - 20 Oct 22 Wed - Thu Online Live 07 - 08 Nov 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 07 - 08 Nov 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 01 - 02 Dec 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 08 - 09 Dec 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 21 - 22 Dec 22 Wed - Thu Online Live -
Brisbane Class Dates
Book NowLevel 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000
02 - 03 Jun 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 20 - 21 Jun 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 11 - 12 Jul 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 14 - 15 Jul 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 01 - 02 Aug 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 22 - 23 Aug 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 07 - 08 Sep 22 Wed - Thu Classroom 15 - 16 Sep 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 04 - 05 Oct 22 Tue - Wed Online Live 19 - 20 Oct 22 Wed - Thu Online Live 03 - 04 Nov 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 07 - 08 Nov 22 Mon - Tue Online Live 01 - 02 Dec 22 Thu - Fri Online Live 21 - 22 Dec 22 Wed - Thu Online Live 11 - 12 Jan 23 Wed - Thu Classroom 09 - 10 Mar 23 Thu - Fri Classroom
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Canberra Class Dates
Book NowAll courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,
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Adelaide Class Dates
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Perth Class Dates
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Course Units
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Unit 1: Setting up SQL
- Setting up the Editor
- Setting up Databases
- Testing, Type Qualifications & Arguments
- IF an object EXISTS
- ‘type’ qualifications
- ‘type’ arguments of the functions
- Building the SQL Database
- Creating the Database
- Creating the Tables
- Inserting the Data
- SQL Schema
- The Database Schema
- Import Table Wizard
- RESTORE the Databases
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Unit 2: Data Definition Language (DDL)
- Commonly used DDL statements
- Using CREATE TABLE
- Understanding Temporary Tables
- CREATE Local Temporary Tables
- CREATE Global Temporary Tables
- Differences Between DELETE & TRUNCATE TABLE
- Using DELETE
- Using TRUNCATE TABLE
- Creating a VIEW
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Unit 3: Stored Procedures & Functions
- Understanding Functions and Stored Procedures
- Understanding a User Defined Function (udf)
- Creating a Scalar-Valued Function
- The Random Number Generator
- Using the Random Number Generator
- Using INSERT INTO
- Using UPDATE
- Creating a VIEW
- What is a User Stored Procedure (usp)
- Procedures to Invoke CALL Functions
- Creating a User Stored Procedure (usp)
- Stored Procedure with Default Parameters
- Generating Stored Procedures to Rebuild the Orders Table
- Wrapping Stored Procedures
- Manipulating Strings With Scalar Functions
- Creating an Inline ‘Table-Valued’ Function
- Using a Multi-Statement Table-Valued Function
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Unit 4: Local & Global variables
- What are variables?
- Understanding Data Variables
- Understanding @variable datatypes
- Strings
- Numeric
- Date/Time
- Understanding Global variables
- Examples of SQL Global Variables
- Using the TRANCOUNT global variable
- Using the ROWCOUNT global variable
- Using the VERSION global variable
- Understanding the ERROR global variable
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Unit 5: Debugging SQL Code
- Useful debugging keyboard shortcuts
- How to Debug a Procedure (usp)
- How to Debug a Function (udf)
- Commencing the debugging process
- Viewing the Locals window
- Inserting a Breakpoint
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Unit 6: Common Conversion Functions
- Defined datatypes ranked in order of precedence
- Working with CAST() with Dates
- Working with CAST() to Concatenate
- Working with CONVERT()
- Working with TRY_CAST and TRY_CATCH
- Working with COALESCE
- Working with DATENAME()
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Unit 7: Logic Functions
- Analysing IIF versus CASE statements
- Working with an IIF Function
- Working with CASE
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Unit 8: Row Functions & Operators
- Using OVER
- Using OVER PARTITION BY
- Using multiple columns in the PARTITION BY
- Using ROLLUP
- Using ORDER BY ROW
- Using ORDER BY RANGE
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Unit 9: Ranking Functions
- Defining Common Ranking Functions
- Understanding ROW_NUMBER
- Understanding RANK
- Understanding DENSE_RANK
- Understanding NTILE
- Using ROW_NUMBER
- Using RANK
- Using DENSE_RANK
- Using NTILE
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Unit 10: Using Subqueries
- Overview of Subqueries
- Using a Subquery in WHERE
- Using Subqueries in SELECT
- Using CAST() in a Subquery
- Building a Function with Subquery
- Understanding Correlated Subqueries
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Unit 11: Common Table Expressions (CTE)
- Overview of Common Table Expressions (CTE)
- Understanding Non-Recursive CTE’s
- Using a Non-Recursive CTE
- Using the CTE - ORDER BY
- Declaring variables for the CTE definition
- Using a CTE Without Parameters
- Using a CTE With a Calculated Definition
- Using a CTE with Multiple Query Expressions
- Using a Recursive Common Table Expression (CTE)
- Demonstrating a Simple Recursive CTE
- Using a CTE for a Hierarchy
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Unit 12: Triggers
- Understanding Triggers
- Creating Trigger Tables
- Creating Table Triggers INSERT, UPDATE & DELETE
- Maintaining the Employee and Audit Tables
- Using Action Triggers
- Rebuilding The Employees & Audit Tables
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Unit 13: Transaction Processing
- Understanding Transaction Processing
- Integrating Transaction Statements
- Working with BEGIN TRANSACTION
- Working with COMMIT & ROLLBACK
- Using the ERROR Global Variable
- Creating the Table & User Stored Procedure for Transaction
- Using the TRANCOUNT Global Variable
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Unit 14: Cursors
- Methods of Iteration
- Using WHILE loops
- What is a CURSOR
- Using a CURSOR with FETCH
- Using a Cursor to iterate over a table
- Using a Cursor to iterate over all databases
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Unit 15: Workshop Exercises
- Creating a Workplace Table
- Creating Stored Procedures
- Creating an Inventory Orders Table
- Creating a Failed Order Log Table
- Creating a Stored Procedure to Log a Failed Order
- Creating a Stored Procedure for a New Order
- Creating Stored Procedures to Test New Orders
- Building a udf_Spend_Boundary
- Working with CAST() to convert Numeric
- Working with CAST() to ROUND Numeric
- COALESCE_NULL_Names
- Using SCROLL with a CURSOR
- Using PIVOT Tables
- Referring to Other Databases
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Course Reviews
(4.30 out of 5) Bernadette C [ 12 May, 2022 ]
This was an excellent course and covered many relevant topics. Mark was very knowledgeable and experienced. Covered many things that I will use in my role.
(4.40 out of 5) Miah W [ 12 May, 2022 ]
The Advanced SQL course is a great step up from the beginner course. It provided more complex functions that can assist with manipulating data in multiple ways. Like the previous course, Mark was a great teacher who speaks clearly and slow enough to absorb the concepts. He is always willing to unpack any questions I had.
(5.00 out of 5) Melissa T [ 09 May, 2022 ]
Mark made something I'd always found difficult to follow easy to understand. It really helped me being able to follow along and do the exercises myself. Mark is the best instructor I've ever had for an IT-related course. 10/10!
(4.80 out of 5) JIE C [ 21 April, 2022 ]
very experienced and knowledgeable instructor, highly recommended. If the course can be extended to more details would be great, of course if it depends on the students' level of experience. I personally would prefer to have further details on queries than programming part, although I still want to know more about programming information too.
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