Data
Free
London (Online)
Monday, 28 October, 2024
9
–
11
am
EDT
Hands-on SQL Basics | FREE Data Skills
About This Class
With the full data analytics workflow under your belt, it’s time to learn how to access databases with SQL and write basic SQL queries.
In this free, two-hour session, you’ll learn what databases are and how they work, and understand when to use which SQL tool to access data. From there, you’ll get hands-on practice with basic SQL syntax, and cover more advanced features like joining, grouping, filtering, and functions.
Whether your goal is to add data analytics skills to your resume, or to completely pivot into a data career, you’ll leave this series with a solid foundation of basics to build on in one of our short courses or bootcamps.
Takeaways
- Understand how databases work and when to use SQL.
- Get hands-on practice writing queries with basic SQL syntax.
- Learn more advanced features of SQL, such as joining, grouping, filtering, and functions.
Preparation
- This is a beginner-friendly series, so no prior knowledge is necessary.
- We’ll be working in PgAdmin, a web-based query tool. You’ll receive login instructions via email before the session. Keep in mind, this part is optional.
- A recording of this session will be sent via email at the end of the full skills series.
- This session will be held in a Zoom webinar, so your mic and camera will be off. We’ll interact through the chat, Q&A, and reactions.
About the Instructor
Nigel Caldon
Co-Founder, BALLSTAR
Nigel was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Awarded a Presidential Scholarship to study economics at Hampton University. He then returned to NYC to complete his Bachelors in Economics at New York University. He worked in credit derivative markets at Goldman Sachs and Old Lane before founding The Street Academy for Financial Literacy, a non-profit serving over 1000 NYC youth annually. Today, Nigel is the Co-Founder and COO at BALLSTAR, a social database for global basketball statistics.
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