This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the fundamentals of SQL, the powerful language used to query and manage data in relational databases. Whether you're analyzing data, building reports, or supporting application development, this course will give you the tools to retrieve exactly the information you need.

Through clear explanations and hands-on examples, you’ll learn how to write basic SELECT statements, rename output fields, filter results with WHERE clauses, sort data using ORDER BY, group records with GROUP BY to create subtotals, and get a first look at joining tables. All practice files referenced in the lessons are provided via the included link for easy access.