Master the Fundamentals of SQL to Improve Your Career
A step-by-step program to help you learn SQL from scratch, so you feel confident and prepared to use it at work.
Before I tell you all about this program, let's make sure you're a good fit.
If you are:
- Looking to become a data analyst and want to learn the most important skill for that role.
- A database developer who knows the basics but wants to learn more intermediate-level features of SQL.
- A software developer that works with a database for an application and wants to improve their skills.
You're in the right place!
SQL Simplified will give you the step-by-step process and guidance to become proficient and confident with SQL.
By the end of this program,
you will…
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Have a Solid Understanding of the Basic SQL Commands
You'll know what the basic and most common SQL commands are, what they mean, and how to write statements that use them. -
Know Many Ways to Filter Your Results
You'll be confident in using the WHERE clause in many ways to filter your results, getting the data you need. -
Understand How to Work with Multiple Tables and How to Use Joins
Databases work best with multiple tables, and you'll understand how to create mutiple tables, relate them to each other, and use joins to view data from multiple tables: a must-have skill when working with SQL. -
Have Confidence When Using Functions
You'll learn what functions are and how to use them on your data to view the data in the way you want. -
Learn a Range of More Advanced Concepts
After learning the basics, you'll also learn a range of intermediate concepts that are used in the "real world": subqueries, constraints, window functions, and more.
"Ben has simplified sub-queries for me, regex, and many other topics. I feel slow when reading a lot of explanations off the internet, but his explanations are so clear, they make these topics easy to understand."
Nancy T, Database Star Academy member
"I just finished the SQL Simplified course and it was really great and helpful."
Pascal D, course student
"I just wanted to send a quick note of 'OMG, YOU SAVED MY SANITY!!!' Your explanation was the easiest to understand so I clicked on your link and BAM! here I am! Very grateful for the treasure trove of insights and tools that you have put together."
Lisa C
"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing content you share on your YouTube channel. I recently watched "Car sales Analysis SQL Project" and found it incredibly informative and helpful. Your explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow, which I greatly appreciate."
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Enroll in SQL Simplified Today
OR
- 5 high-quality video modules (48 lessons)
- 40 SQL Practice Questions
- 4 SQL Projects
- Ultimate SQL How-To Guide
- SQL Scripts
- Complete Course PDF
- SQL Best Practices Guide
- Time Saver Guide
- Weekly Action Plan
- Course Quiz
Your explanations are so clear and concise that you don’t need to go on and on and on as I have heard others do.
- Donna M
The brevity of lessons are more manageable and the progression is well designed.
- Merri H
I have learnt a lot by following your site which cannot be described in words. Examples given after each topic are very useful. The videos are simple, informative and easy to understand.
- Korlahalli S
After the Database Star training, I did identify all the worst running queries on my production databases and fixed them and that reduced our cloud costs.
- David B
Your UX/UI is very easy to interact with and follow. The fact that you actually have videos and not just readings to go through, and sometimes interpret, is a step above many others.
Since taking your course I have completed an "End of Year Inventory Detail Report" for my manager, Dashboard creations, and daily on the spot data searches for systematically lost Inventory in our automation system.
Thank you for your teachings and I can genuinely say I look forward to the next lesson.
- Victor F
I run a small business and I need to setup a database to track products.
This course uses video and text and examples to help me to learn how to use a database.
I love the way he tells little secrets about SQL when teaching the course. He has answered many questions I have from other courses have taken in way that I allows me to unlock the database.
This is money well spent.
- William S
An excellent online resource for those new to SQL or wanting a refresher into a particular aspect. Well designed with modules building on past learnings that are in a concise format for those time challenged. Additionally regular blogs from Ben add value. Something here for almost all developers.
- Gary M
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible SQL blogs and tutorials you have provided. They have been an invaluable resource for me and have played a significant role in training the recent additions to our team.
Your clear and insightful explanations, along with the practical examples, have made complex SQL concepts more accessible to our newcomers. Your dedication to sharing your knowledge and expertise has made a real difference in our onboarding process.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your contributions to the SQL community and for helping us educate and empower our team. Your work is truly making a positive impact.
Once again, thank you for your outstanding work, and we look forward to continuing to learn from your expertise in the future.
- Johnson J
I am a data analyst in the healthcare industry and I just wanted to say 'thank you' for creating such organized, easy to follow, and useful content for those of us trying to learn SQL. My personal preference is to use your pdfs to follow along the lessons and I truly cherish them; keeping them all for reference. I also appreciate that you include tips and best practices along with the content, and lots of white space in your writing.
Thank you for your passion and dedication to teaching; it makes learning so much fun and motivating.
- Greter L
The content and tutorials that you share are applicable/practical and delivered in a straightforward manner that's easy to follow (especially for those of us - like me - that generally need a little extra guidance : )
I really appreciate it!
- Berkley R
I must say that I’ve learned quite a bit from your website especially all of the articles you’ve written. They are excellent. I prefer to read articles than watching videos from time to time.
Keep up the good work. Thank you for creating your website. It does offer a lot of help to a person like me.
- Patrick K
Thank you so much for all that you do. I am a women far away in another continent, I have been getting your mails for years and I got interested in SQL as relates to DBA. I was able to learn and to transition from operations role in the bank to the IT department. Now, I am a Database Engineer/Administrator.
I am still your ardent follower. I am grateful.
- Yomi F
What you did and what you keep doing about Database Star and SQL at all is really helpful!
I find the website and all the materials really useful and helpful no matter the fact if you are here for the basics or to fill some gaps, or even to learn new things!
Thank you for all of this and I want to let you know that I'm here as a person wanting to learn the intermediate / advanced knowledge in SQL, databases and hopefully some basics / intermediate in the database administration.
- Daniel T
I thought I was good but YOU are the BEST and I just get a thrill whenever you release a new pearl of wisdom... I would enjoy shaking your hand but must do it virtually for now...
THANKS A BUNCH!!
- Daryl O
I am learning the different techniques of SQL with clear and detailed explanations given in each videos.I am learning fast from this platform. So that I could able to achieve my goal soon I guess. The quiz questions helps a lot to "verify how I understood the concepts".I could able to solve the SQL questions even in the middle of taking this course.
- Prema K
It’s the best training material on SQL anywhere. You have a rare gift for making the complex simple. Thank you for all you do!
- Brad C
I started at a new job, where I was required to learn SQL. I had not a lot of SQL experience, and I felt pretty behind the ball not knowing much. I spent a week or two on this site and it drastically improved my SQL skills. I am still no master but certainly not feeling behind anymore.
- Kaitlin
I highly recommend Database Star for those who want to make their future career in data analytics or related fields to learn the basic concepts and foundations. The curriculum is well organized and easy to understand.
I found Database Star while I was searching documents to improve my database and SQL skills. Ben used to send me different links and resources even before I became a member of Database Star.
- Abebe T
Easily the best resource I've ever found for learning SQL basics, particularly as they apply to databases from different vendors.
- Rob S
I really appreciate your help and support since I joined Databasestar. I really enjoyed all the good-quality, detailed training courses and documents that have heped me a lot. I found all of them very useful as well as a springboard to the Data Science field.
- Enrique M
I have been in the IT industry now, for over 40 years. In the late 1990's, I begin to gravitate specifically to Oracle products. In my pursuits of capturing a reliable and coherent source for specific Oracle based knowledge, I have kissed a many frogs.
I say this loud and without anyone persuading me, that Database Star is the finest, most lucid, considerate learning source that I have ever experienced. The gentleman who produces their products (Ben Brumm), actually listens to your input.
He is personable, bright, responsive and provides extremely helpful materials that deal with real world scenarios. I have several people that I peronally mentor and I always refer them to Database Star.
- Mike I
The thing I enjoyed the most was how you presented your thinking behind the creating of databases in general. This subject has always been a mystery to me and I always had to google things, without knowing the full picture and had to gather information from questions online. Not the best approach.
But I think your approach to thinking in simpler terms, like when we had to think in sentences and write what we were expecting out of the database, I think that part brought home a lot of "mysterious concepts" I had never seen before.. from YouTube or elsewhere.
- Eduardo R
Database star is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning any of the versions of SQL. The instructions are clear and he talks at a good calm pace. The website is nice and minimal. I’m excited to learn Postgre SQL next.
- Kurt
I found the course informative and learned a lot, and I enjoyed doing it. I like the way you explain concepts. After taking your course, I finally understood concepts like many-to-many tables and views.
- Johannes P
What’s Inside SQL Simplified
Module 1
Create Your First Database Table
In the first module, we'll start with the basics. You'll learn what a database and SQL is, a little about the different tools available, set up your database environment, and create your very first table.
Module Highlights:
- A summary of the four main vendors taught in this course (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres), with advice on which one to choose if you're new.
- Instructions on how to download and setup the database software and SQL editors, so you can follow along with this course.
- Write your very first SQL statement to create a table: and then add data to it, and view this data.
Module 2
View the Data You Want
Once you've created your table and added some data, you'll want to see what's inside.
In this module, you'll learn how to filter your results to only show the rows that you want to see.
Module Highlights:
- An introduction of the WHERE clause and what it is for
- How to show unique rows in your results, so you don't see duplicate records.
- How to show your results in a specific order
- How to filter your results on a range of values, or partial text values, to give you the flexibility based on your requirements
Module 3
Work with Multiple Tables
Databases work well with many tables, so you'll need to know how to write SQL that looks at multiple tables as well.
In this module, you'll create multiple tables, link them together, and write SELECT queries to view data from them.
Module Highlights:
- How and why to create multiple tables and relate them together: the core concept of a database
- An explanation of primary keys and foreign keys and how to use them, to improve the quality of your data
- How to understand and use joins in an easy and effective way to combine multiple tables in a single query
Module 4
Analyse Your Data
There are a range of SQL features for manipulating your data and results as you need.
In this module, you'll learn about functions and grouping and how they can help your queries.
Module Highlights:
- Learn what functions are, why use them, and see many examples of functions in SQL queries.
- The power and simplicity of aggregate functions
- How, and why, to group your data in your query results.
- How to use conditional logic in SQL (like an IF statement)
Module 5
Take Your SQL to the Next Level
You've learned the basics. Now it's time to learn some more features that are helpful in the "real world" and can really improve your queries.
Module Highlights:
- How to use Common Table Expressions (CTEs), so you can improve the readability and performance of your query.
- A feature to simplify your queries and add security.
- How to use window functions to get the results you need in a single query
- How to run a query inside another query, and why you would want to do this.
When you enroll during this special, limited time period,
you’ll get:
SQL Simplified
($1,000 Value)
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5 Modules
A step-by-step roadmap to follow to learn SQL from the basics up to intermediate-level functionality in several different databases.
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Installation and Setup Walkthroughs
You'll be able to watch videos on how to install and set up each of the databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres) and tools (SQL Developer Extension for VS Code, SQL Server Management Studio, MySQL Workbench, and DBeaver) in this course -
Comments for Questions and Answers
You'll have access to the built-in comments where you can ask questions to me and other members, and provide answers on other posts.
Plus These Bonuses to Help You Save Time and Improve Your SQL
Bonus 1
SQL Practice Questions
A PDF guide + SQL scripts with 40 practice questions for SQL, with a range of beginner and intermediate questions.
($47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- 40 practice questions to help improve your skills
- SQL scripts for the four database vendors to help you set up the sample database
- Answers included so you can check your own answers to see if you are correct.
Bonus 2
Ultimate SQL How-To Guide
An explanation of the features in SQL that are actually helpful to you as a developer or data analyst, and how to use them
($47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- A list of 20 common tasks you may need to do in SQL and the SQL to do it.
- How to find and delete duplicate rows, compare two tables, generate running totals, and more
Bonus 3
SQL Scripts
A collection of SQL files used in the course and as extra support to help you save time.
All SQL scripts work for Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres.
(A $47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- SQL scripts in a GitHub repository so you can access them easily and don't have to type them from a video.
- Scripts available for Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres, so you can use them regardless of which vendor you're using.
Bonus 4
Complete Course PDF
A PDF file with the complete course included, so you can read it offline and use as a reference.
(A $97 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- A single PDF with all lessons included, so you can refer to it in the future
- PDF includes screenshots and SQL so you know what scripts and screens are being referenced
Bonus 5
Time Saver Guide
A PDF file to help you assess what you spend time on each week and find 30 minutes (or more) to spend on learning and development, to help you complete this course (or any other).
(A $47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- A PDF with a short process to help understand your week and find blocks of time
- A list of 9 possible options for finding time during your week, that you can choose and apply to your circumstances
Bonus 6
SQL Best Practice Guide
A collection of SQL best practices and style guide for writing effective SQL.
(A $47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- A PDF with a range of tips for writing SQL and working with databases.
- A range of style guide recommendations of how to write and style your SQL queries.
Bonus 7
Weekly Action Plan
A checklist of actionable items, broken up into small blocks, so you know what to do in each week to complete this course - even if you only have 30 minutes per week.
(A $47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
- A PDF with the course material and actions broken up into 30-minute weekly blocks.
- This will help you reduce overwhelm and take your time with completing the course, with time for practising your skills
Bonus 8
4 SQL Projects
A series of SQL projects with questions, so you can practice your SQL skills
(A $20 Value)
What You’ll Get For Each Project:
- Links to sample data files (for all four database vendors)
- Step-by-step instructions on how to set up the data
- An ERD and explanation of the data
- A series of practice questions for you to answer by writing SQL
- The answers to the practice questions so you can check against what you've done
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
SQL Simplified - $1,000 Value
- SQL Practice Questions - $47 Value
- 4 SQL Projects - $20 Value
- Ultimate SQL How-To Guide - $47 Value
- SQL Scripts - $47 Value
- Complete Course PDF - $97 Value
- Time Saver Guide - $47 Value
- SQL Best Practices - $47 Value
- Weekly Action Plan - $47 Value
- Lifetime access to the course
- Course Quiz to test your knowledge
Total Value: $1,399
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
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30-Day Money Back Guarantee
I'm very confident that this course can help you improve your knowledge and SQL skills
If you enrol in this course, and are not satisfied, let me know within 30 days of enrolling and I'll provide a refund for you.
Here's what some of my community have said...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Enroll in SQL Simplified Today
OR
- 5 high-quality video modules (48 lessons)
- 40 SQL Practice Questions
- 4 SQL projects
- Ultimate SQL How-To Guide
- SQL Scripts
- Complete Course PDF
- SQL Best Practices Guide
- Time Saver Guide
- Weekly Action Plan
- Course Quiz
Still thinking about it?
You should give SQL Simplified a 30-day risk-free shot if you're motivated by any of the following:
- You know nothing about SQL and databases, but want to learn how to write SQL.
- You know a little bit about SQL but want to learn more.
- You're taking another course but are confused and unsatisfied with what you're learning.
- You're thinking about changing job roles into a more data-focused role and want to learn the skills to do this.
- Ready to take the actions needed to improve your SQL skills.
I can’t wait for you to join SQL Simplified
I created this course because SQL is the most important skill in the software world (in my opinion), and I believe many people can improve their careers by learning SQL.
So much of the material out there is hard to follow, moves too quickly, and goes into more detail than you need to know.
As someone who is currently working with data, or wants to work with data, SQL is a fundamental skill to learn. It's been around for 40+ years, and is unlikely to go anywhere.
Knowing how to read and write SQL will serve you for years to come.
All it takes is a small investment in your education, and practicing the skills and techniques highlighted in the course.
You're in the right place, and this is the course for you.
There's no risk to joining, with my 30-day money back guarantee.
I hope to see you inside.
Ben Brumm
Enroll in SQL Simplified Today
OR
- 5 high-quality video modules (48 lessons)
- 40 SQL Practice Questions
- 4 SQL Projects
- Ultimate SQL How-To Guide
- SQL Scripts
- Complete Course PDF
- SQL Best Practices Guide
- Time Saver Guide
- Weekly Action Plan
- Course Quiz
