Learn the fundamentals of SQL with Microsoft SQL Server in this introductory course. You'll learn to write basic and intermediate queries to extract and analyze data while understanding relational database concepts. Through hands-on exercises with SQL Server Management Studio, you'll practice filtering data with WHERE clauses, sorting results with ORDER BY, and transforming data with built-in functions. This course also introduces you to database schemas, tables, and views, providing a foundation for understanding data structure. Additionally, you'll explore how generative AI tools can assist with SQL query development, reflecting modern workplace practices. By completing this course, you'll build confidence writing T-SQL queries and be prepared for more advanced data manipulation techniques.

SQL Foundations

SQL Foundations
This course is part of Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate

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Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
An amazing course, through which one gets the exposure of writing powerful queries in MSSQL using very powerful tools such as VS Code and GitHub CoPilot
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Excellent beginner to intermediate course for anyone looking to gain an understanding of SQL and database management.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
I highly recommend this course because each module is demonstrated in great detail. The unique material on GitHub Copilot truly helps beginners learn SQL effectively.

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