Learning Path

Don’t know where to start or what SQL Learning Path to take next? 

Let us make it really simple for you.

Step 1: Master the Fundamentals

If you are a beginner in SQL, you should first work towards mastering the fundamentals in SQL.

Let us see the SQL concepts you should learn in order to master the fundamentals.

You should make yourself familiar with Database Normalization, Table Relationships & Constraints by learning Database Design Fundamentals.

You must learn to develop, code, implement Stored Procedures & Functions and know how to use CURSOR, dynamic SQL in Stored Procedures.

You should learn about System-defined scalar and aggregate functions and learn to develop, code, implement User-defined scalar, inline table-valued and multi-statement table-valued functions.

You must learn to develop, code, & implement User-defined Views to perform DML operations and learn how and when to use DDL and DML SQLTriggers.

You must know the different types of SQL data types and know exactly when to choose the right Data Type for different scenarios.

You must be proficient at writing SQL queries to query data from tables for any given requirement.

Does it seem overwhelming? Don’t panic. 

We got you covered.

We have designed all our courses using Real-World Scenarios so that the concepts are easy to understand and memorable for beginners. 

Stored Procedures and Functions Unpacked – Microsoft SQL beginner’s guide

• Learn to develop, code, & implement Stored Procedures & Functions using Microsoft SQL.
• Learn Multiple scenarios using Parameters, Output Parameters and Variables in Stored Procedures.
• Learn how to use CURSOR, dynamic SQL in Stored Procedures.
• Learn how to Handle Exceptions & Control Flow statements in Stored Procedures
• Learn about System-defined scalar and aggregate functions.
• Learn to develop, code, & implement User-defined scalar, inline table-valued and multi-statement table-valued functions.
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master SQL Stored Procedures and functions as a beginner.

Triggers & Views Unpacked – Microsoft SQL beginner’s guide

• Learn to develop, code, & implement Triggers & SQL Views using Microsoft SQL.
• Learn how and when to use DDL and DML SQLTriggers.
• Learn how to manage SQL Triggers in a database and when to use DML-INSTEAD OF trigger & DML-AFTER trigger.
• Learn about System-defined and User-Defined Views and when to use System-defined Views.
• Learn to develop, code, & implement User-defined Views to perform DML operations.
• Learn how to fetch records from multiple tables using User-defined Views
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master SQL Triggers and SQL Views as a beginner.

SQL Database Design Concepts Simplified – Microsoft SQL beginner’s guide

• Learn Database Normalization, Table Relationships & Constraints the easy way using Microsoft SQL.
• Learn what database normalization is and how to apply 1NF, 2NF and 3NF in database design.
• Learn the steps to create a sound database design.
• Learn how to choose and implement the right Constraints during database design and how to build table relationships: one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-many.
• Learn the skills to determine whether a database table is a good design.
• Learn when and how to implement various table constraints: Primary Keys,Composite Primary keys,Foreign Keys,Unique Keys,Not Null.
• At the end of the course, you will be able to design a relational database from scratch
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master Database Design Concepts in SQL as a beginner.

Understanding SQL Data Types using Scenarios – Microsoft SQL beginner’s guide

• Understand the different data types available in Microsoft SQL and the key differences between them.
• Learn SQL data types using real-world Scenarios. Get the confidence to choose the right data type.  
• Practical Hands-on explaining each SQL data type in detail.
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master Microsoft SQL Data Types.
• At the end of the course you will learn how to choose the right  Data Type for different scenarios.

Data Manipulation Playbook – Microsoft SQL beginner’s guide

• Learn how to add records, modify data, and remove records using Microsoft SQL.
• First, you will learn how to add data to a database table using 10 different ways in SQL.
• Next, you will discover how to modify data, and how to remove data in a database table using different ways in Microsoft SQL.
• Finally, you will learn how to maintain database integrity with transactions.
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master the different ways to manipulate data
• using Microsoft SQL.

Practical SQL queries using 24 Real-World Scenarios – Microsoft SQL beginner’s guide

• Develop SQL solutions for any given requirement.
• Model real-world scenarios and write Microsoft SQL queries across multiple tables.
• Practical Hands-on beginner-intermediate level query challenges.
• Write queries to combine data from two or more database tables.
• At the end of the course you will learn how to write SQL queries confidently for different scenarios.

Microsoft SQL for Beginners – Crash Course for SQL Query Writing Skills using 30 scenarios

• Boot-camp for SQL Query Writing Skills
• Model real-world scenarios and write SQL queries across multiple tables
• Developing SQL solutions for any given requirement
• The ultimate practical course to help you master SQL as a beginner

Step 2: Beginner to Expert transition

Once you master the fundamentals, you should start learning more Real-World SQL Scenarios in detail to become an Expert in SQL.

Real-World Scenarios include designing a SQL database for a web application, querying data from multiple tables using complex JOINS and SUBQUERIES and many complex requirements that you will face in your next job or project.

We have designed separate courses to teach the Real-World scenarios you will come across in your next job or project.

These courses will help you practice SQL and improve your SQL Skills to the next level, using the most common SQL Scenarios you will come across in real-time projects. 

Practical SQL Database Design for an Online Survey web application

• Learn Database Design the easy way by practically designing a database for an Online Survey website using Microsoft SQL.
• This course covers the design of an Online Survey website’s database step by step.  
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master SQL Database Design & Modeling as a beginner.
• You will use an Online Survey website’s functionality as a case study to learn how to design a database.
• Learn SQL Database Design by Designing a Real Life Database from A to Z.
• At the end of the course you will learn how to apply database design concepts to a real project.
• Learn Database Design from simple to complex in simple, incremental steps.
• Learn Database Design without feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of database design.

Master SQL JOINS using 30 real-world scenarios

• Build Real-World table JOINS with Microsoft SQL.
• Solve 30 beginner-Expert level query challenges that all incorporate JOINS.
• Write queries to combine data from two or more database tables.
• Get the confidence to use joins in t-sql queries.
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master SQL JOINS.
• At the end of the course you will learn how to join table data for different scenarios.

Master SQL SUBQUERIES using 30 real-world scenarios

• Build SQL Sub-queries for Real-World Scenarios using Microsoft SQL.
• Solve 30 beginner-Expert level query challenges that all incorporate Sub-queries.
• Subqueries make it possible for you to write queries that are more dynamic, and data driven.
• Write subqueries to combine data from two tables or more tables into a single result.
• Get the confidence to use subqueries in your SQL programming.
• The ultimate practical course that helps you master SQL Subqueries.

Microsoft SQL Practice Set – 30 real world scenarios

• Practice the Real-world scenarios that a SQL developer or a Data Analyst will face in their daily job.
• 30 Beginner-Expert level query challenges that you will come across in your next job or project.
• These are the most common SQL Scenarios you will come across in any real-time project.
• You will be able to write SQL queries confidently by just practicing the scenarios in this course.
• At the end of the course, you will get the confidence to write SQL queries for any given requirement.
• Practicing the scenarios discussed in this course will help you improve your SQL skills and write SQL queries for any scenario in your job or project.
• The ultimate practical guide to master Microsoft SQL as a Developer or Data Analyst.

SQL Server query related Interview questions and Answers

• Real-World SQL Server Developer Interview Questions and Practical Answers explained using SQL scenarios.
• Prepare for SQL Developer Interview with these Query-based Real world Interview Questions and Answers.
• All SQL questions extracted(via LinkedIn) from REAL candidates who attended SQL Server developer Interviews.
• By the end of this course, you will be in a position to answer the most commonly asked SQL query-based Interview questions.

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• Valuetech Academy is the only place that teaches SQL skills using Real-World Scenarios.
• Our Courses help you to write SQL queries for any kind of requirement in your job or project.
• Ability to write efficient SQL queries that help to analyze more data in a faster time.
• Our SQL Scenarios will take you, one small step at a time from beginner level, all the way to Expert SQL.
• You will learn how to write efficient, accurate SQL and get the confidence to work with massive amounts of data.
• SQL ranks high in the most-required tech skills list and we help you to meet that demand using Real-World Scenarios for every SQL topic.
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