SQL is the backbone of data analytics. In this course, you will learn how to extract, clean, analyze, and summarize data using SQL, exactly the way it is done in real-world analytics roles.
The SQL for Data Analytics course is designed for students, analysts, and professionals who want to build strong data-driven decision-making skills. Starting from SQL fundamentals, the course gradually moves into advanced querying techniques used in analytics, reporting, and dashboards.
You will work with real-world datasets, write optimized queries, and understand how SQL is used alongside tools like Excel, Python, Power BI, and Tableau. This course is also a core module of the CDBA (Certified Data & Business Analyst) Program and is aligned with analytics job requirements.
By the end of the course, you will be confident in using SQL to answer business questions, prepare analytical datasets, and support data-driven insights.
π― What You Will Learn
- Write efficient SELECT queries to extract data
- Filter and sort data using WHERE, ORDER BY
- Perform data aggregation using SUM, AVG, COUNT, MIN, MAX
- Analyze data using GROUP BY & HAVING
- Combine data from multiple tables using JOINS
- Use subqueries for complex analytical questions
- Apply CASE WHEN for conditional logic
- Handle missing data using NULL functions
- Work with string and date functions
- Apply SQL best practices for analytics and reporting
π§ Who This Course Is For
- Aspiring Data Analysts & Business Analysts
- Students pursuing CDBA / Analytics programs
- Finance, marketing, and operations professionals
- Beginners looking to enter data & analytics roles
- Professionals preparing for analytics interviews
π Tools & Skills Covered
- SQL (MySQL / PostgreSQL concepts)
- Analytical querying techniques
- Data cleaning and transformation
- Business-focused data analysis
π Course Outcomes
- After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze large datasets using SQL
- Create analytics-ready datasets
- Answer business questions using data
- Support dashboards and reports with SQL queries
- Clear SQL interview rounds for data analyst roles
π Certification
Upon completion, learners receive a Course Completion Certificate recognized as part of the CDBA β Certified Data & Business Analyst Program.
π Why Learn SQL for Data Analytics?
- SQL is one of the most in-demand skills for data roles
- Used across industries: finance, consulting, marketing, tech
- Essential for tools like Power BI, Tableau, Python & Excel
- Strong foundation for advanced analytics and data science
