Intro to SQL | FREE Online Livestream | June 1

We've all been there: the data you need to perform analysis or to put together a presentation lives in a database, and this will be the 20th time that you've had to bother the IT department or data engineers for an Excel export of the data. If only there were a simple, flexible, and quick way to get the data yourself....

SQL to the rescue!

SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a simple programming language that enables you to efficiently create, alter, request, and aggregate data. Databases are ubiquitous in today's digital world, and SQL is your key to interacting with the valuable data inside them. Come and learn the basics of databases and how SQL can fit into your workflow, and practice basic SQL with live activities.

Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Enhance your professional data analysis skill set with one of our data analytics offerings.

• 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.

• A browser to access the SQL practice tool.

Marcus Sheather-Burton is a Senior Actuarial Analyst at NAB with a passion for Excel, SQL and Tableau. Marcus started his career as an Actuary, but has since discovered his passion for data.

His journey has taken him to become the Data Analytics Strategy Co-ordinator at the Actuaries Institute Australia, as well as instructing many classes and workshops with General Assembly Sydney.

In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering as a Visitor Services Officer at the Sydney Opera House.