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Learn SQL.

Learn SQL and start working with data confidently.

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  • BeginnerNo experience needed
  • 48 hoursAt your own pace
  • 56 modulesLessons, quizzes, exercises
  • Exam includedNo need to buy separately
  • W3Schools Hero1-year subscription included

Our learners work at

  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Amazon
  • Meta
  • Netflix
  • NVIDIA
  • IBM
  • Oracle

What you'll learn

Real SQL skills, step by step.

Everything you need to use SQL with confidence, from the first line to real projects.

  • Understand what SQL is and why you would use it.
  • Create and manage databases and tables.
  • Insert, update, and delete data in tables.
  • Use SELECT with filters (WHERE) and sorting (ORDER BY) to get data.
  • Use JOIN to combine data from multiple tables.
  • Use functions like SUM, AVG, and COUNT to group data and add them up.
  • Create table relationships with foreign keys.
  • Use SQL functions like MIN, MAX, and COUNT.
  • Understand subqueries and indexes.
  • Manage user permissions and data security.

Roles you'll be ready for

  • Data Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Backend Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Business Analyst
  • BI Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Software Developer
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Product Analyst
  • QA / Test Engineer
  • Database Developer

Syllabus

Everything the course covers.

9 chapters · 56 modules · 48 hours

01Basics7 modules
  • SQL Introduction
  • SQL Syntax
  • SQL SELECT
  • SQL SELECT DISTINCT
  • SQL WHERE
  • SQL ORDER BY
  • SQL AND, OR, NOT
02Inserting, updating and deleting5 modules
  • SQL INSERT INTO
  • SQL NULL Values
  • SQL UPDATE
  • SQL DELETE
  • SQL SELECT TOP
03Aggregate functions and filters8 modules
  • Aggregate Functions
  • SQL MIN and MAX
  • SQL COUNT, AVG, SUM
  • SQL LIKE
  • SQL Wildcards
  • SQL IN
  • SQL BETWEEN
  • SQL Aliases
04Joins7 modules
  • SQL Joins
  • SQL INNER JOIN
  • SQL LEFT JOIN
  • SQL RIGHT JOIN
  • SQL FULL JOIN
  • SQL Self Join
  • SQL UNION
05Grouping and subqueries9 modules
  • SQL GROUP BY
  • SQL HAVING
  • SQL EXISTS
  • SQL ANY and ALL
  • SQL SELECT INTO
  • SQL INSERT INTO SELECT
  • SQL CASE
  • SQL NULL Functions
  • SQL Stored Procedures
06Comments and operators2 modules
  • SQL Comments
  • SQL Operators
07Databases and tables6 modules
  • SQL Database
  • SQL Drop DB
  • SQL Backup DB
  • SQL CREATE TABLE
  • SQL Drop Table
  • SQL Alter Table
08Constraints and indexes7 modules
  • SQL Constraints
  • SQL Unique
  • SQL Primary Key
  • SQL CHECK Constraint
  • SQL Default Constraint
  • SQL Create Index Statement
  • SQL Auto Increment
09Dates, views, security and hosting5 modules
  • SQL Dates
  • SQL Views
  • SQL Injections
  • SQL Hosting
  • SQL Data Types

Your certificate

Become a Certified SQL Developer.

A credential from the site that has taught the web since 1999.

  1. Learn

    Lessons, quizzes and exercises. No deadlines.

  2. Pass the exam

    Online, multiple choice. 3 attempts, results instantly.

  3. Share it

    On LinkedIn and your CV. Employers verify it by link or QR code.

Your score sets your level: Intermediate 40% · Advanced 75% · Professional 90%

Certified SQL Developer

Also included

A year of W3Schools Hero subscription.

Keep learning and building long after the exam. Worth $120, included.

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    Full access on iOS and Android. Learn anywhere.

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    Your own space to build, test and deploy real projects.

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  • Leaderboard and challenges

    Earn XP, keep your streak, compete with other learners.

Reviews

What learners say.

4.8 · 874 reviews

  • W3 Schools' 'Full Access' plan may be the best learning resource I've ever found. I've read books, followed various online tutorials, and completed university studies on the subjects, but W3 Schools' method is simply superior. Topics a...

    Ian B.Verified buyerUnited StatesFull Access
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    Samuel A.Verified buyerGhanaPython
  • Muy buena experiencia. El curso de SQL tiene contenido claro y completo, y el examen de certificación me gustó especialmente por su nivel de dificultad y por combinar conocimientos teóricos y prácticos. Muy recomendable para reforzar y v...

    Guille G.Verified buyerArgentinaSQL

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Questions? Answers.

Do you have a money-back guarantee?

Yes. If you are not satisfied, you get your money back within 14 days of purchase, as long as no exam attempts are used. Our refund policy.

How fast do I get access?

Instantly. Right after purchase you get an email with access to the course and the exam.

How does the exam work?

The exam is online and multiple choice. You get 3 attempts and choose when to take each one. Your score sets your level: Intermediate (40%), Advanced (75%) or Professional (90%).

Does the certificate expire?

No. The certificate never expires. It is issued in your name and employers can verify it with a unique link or QR code.

What is the difference between the course and the exam?

The course includes lessons, exercises, progress tracking and the exam. If you already know the subject, you can buy the exam only and go straight to certification.