SQL for Data Analysis – Beginner

SQL for Data Analysis – Beginner is an instructor-led course for professionals who need to learn how to query, filter and combine data stored in relational databases using SQL. The curriculum is aligned with recognised beginner pathways for Transact-SQL and core data concepts, covering SELECT statements, joins, grouping and aggregation, and safe data modification patterns. You will practise running queries in Azure Data Studio and the Azure portal while building foundational understanding of tables, keys, relationships and normalisation, so your analysis is consistent and repeatable across datasets and platforms.

Why this training matters: SQL remains the standard language for retrieving and analysing data in enterprise systems. The course focuses on practical techniques that map to the skills measured in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fundamentals certification outline (relational vs non‑relational data, analytical workloads), while keeping the emphasis on day‑to‑day querying skills applicable to reporting and analytics roles across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth. The learning path components include sorting and filtering, joining multiple tables, subqueries, built‑in functions and grouping, all of which form the backbone of business reporting workflows.

You will learn, prepare and apply SQL in realistic scenarios: exploring schemas, handling NULLs and data types, designing result sets for stakeholders, and using predicates and HAVING to answer targeted business questions. The training promotes safe patterns for modifying data where appropriate and introduces governance through role‑appropriate access in the service. The approach balances core SQL concepts with hands‑on practice, giving analysts and reporting specialists the confidence to work with relational data and present insights clearly. A certificate of course attendance is included.