Intro to SQL | FREE Online Livestream
About This Workshop
Looking for a simple, flexible, and quick way to pull your own data from a database without having to bother the IT department or data engineers for an Excel export? Look no further!
In this free, two-hour livestream, you’ll get a foundational understanding of SQL. We’ll cover the basics of SQL structure, querying databases, filtering and aggregating data, and JOINing tables. All in real time, taught by an industry professional.
Come learn the basics and gain the skills you need to extract data and write queries with SQL!
What will the livestream learning experience be like?
- Ask questions and build your online network by interacting with fellow classmates and an expert instructor —all in real time via live chatbox and Q&A.
- Complete optional classwork designed to give you a hands-on taste of the subject.
- Learn new skills in the comfort of your own home, or on the go! All participants will be automatically muted with no video.
Takeaways
- Understand the foundations of databases and when to use SQL.
- Learn and practice the basic syntax of SQL.
- Explore more advanced features of SQL, such as joining, grouping, filtering, and functions.
Ready to continue on your learning journey?
Check out our course catalog to find your next step. Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional skill set in one of our part-time courses, or go for a complete career transformation by enrolling in one of our immersive courses, we’ve got you covered!
Preparation
- This class is taken completely online, and requires a computer and a strong internet connection.
- A second monitor is recommended if you want to follow-along in class.
- We will provide a link to the platform on the day of the class. NOTE: Some domains block our automated emails, so If you don’t receive sign-in instructions within 1 hour of the livestream, please reach out to help@generalassemb.ly and we’ll send sign-in instructions right away!
About the Instructor
Director of Business Intelligence, Vanco Payments
Candace P. Roberts is the Director of Business Intelligence Vanco Payments in Atlanta, GA. She has spent most of her career in data-related development services including data warehousing, business intelligence, data analysis, database modeling, and data architecture. She has worked in a variety of industries from wholesale/retail, public health, and financial services. Candace has a passion to share her knowledge with others in data analytics arena.
What her students say
Candace Roberts was an excellent instructor. Her enthusiasm was only exceeded by her knowledge of the curriculum. I highly recommend her and would love to take more classes from her. - Student from December 2019
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