Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries from Coursera

In this course you’ll learn how to effectively retrieve data from a relational database table using the SQL language.

We all know that most computer systems rely on at least one database to store data. Your tax information is stored in the database used by the Internal Revenue Service. Your phone stores your contacts’ names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers in a database. If you shop online, you’re viewing photos, descriptions, and prices of products that are stored in a database. Database designers go to great lengths to design databases so that the data can be stored securely and in an organized format. It’s important to note that the main reason they go to all that work is so that we can get the data back out again when we need it! That’s called “data retrieval”.

Data is retrieved or read from a relational database by using a language called SQL to query (or question) the database. SQL is referred to as “the language of relational databases”. It can be used by itself or embedded in programs to retrieve data. Once the data is retrieved, it can be displayed on a web page or PC application, or even printed on paper.

You’ll be practicing writing SQL queries using SQLiteStudio.

Next time you go online and look up the daily special at your favorite restaurant, you can think about the fact that it’s likely that an SQL query was used behind the scenes to fetch that data and pop it up on your screen. By the end of this course, you’ll even have a pretty good idea what the query might have looked like!

Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Syllabus

Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

In this course you’ll learn how to effectively retrieve data from a relational database table using the SQL language. We all know that most computer systems rely on at least one database to store data. Your tax information is stored in the database used by the Internal Revenue Service. Your phone stores your contacts’ names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers in a database. If you shop online, you’re viewing photos, descriptions, and prices of products that are stored in a database. Database designers go to great lengths to design databases so that the data can be stored securely and in an organized format. It’s important to note that the main reason they go to all that work is so that we can get the data back out again when we need it! That’s called “data retrieval”. Data is retrieved or read from a relational database by using a language called SQL to query (or question) the database. SQL is referred to as “the language of relational databases”. It can be used by itself or embedded in programs to retrieve data. Once the data is retrieved, it can be displayed on a web page or PC application, or even printed on paper. You’ll be practicing writing SQL queries using SQLiteStudio. Next time you go online and look up the daily special at your favorite restaurant, you can think about the fact that it’s likely that an SQL query was used behind the scenes to fetch that data and pop it up on your screen. By the end of this course, you’ll even have a pretty good idea what the query might have looked like!

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Explores the fundamentals of SQL, which is the standard language for querying relational databases

Taught by Judy Richardson, who is a recognized expert in SQL and database management

Develops practical skills in writing SQL queries, which are essential for data analysis and retrieval

Examines real-world applications of SQL, such as retrieving data from a restaurant's database for displaying daily specials

Uses SQLiteStudio for hands-on practice, which is a popular tool for working with SQL databases

Provides a solid foundation for further learning in data analysis and database management

Reviews summary

Sql data retrieval single tables

Learners say this course is a comprehensive overview of the basics of retrieving data from single tables using SQL. Positive feedback included that the course was easy to follow, well-explained, and provided useful hands-on exercises. Negative feedback concerned technical glitches, audio issues, and the brevity of the course.

Clear and organized curriculum

"A very simple introduction for complete novices."

"This Project provides the basic syntax and well explanation for SQL as well as SQLitestudio."

"The course content is great, easy to understand."

Suitable for those new to SQL

"A very beginner level course. Easy to understand"

"Easy to follow and to the point"

"Its great for beginners to have a quick learning of a SQL queries "

Audio and visual glitches reported

"Please improve the quality of video, i faced a lot of interruption in the videos"

"Talking about some issues, the voice was distorted , maybe because of my internet connection."

"The Course Content is good but there is a glitch because we can't access the Practise screen and audio gets distorted in between "

Could be more comprehensive

"It was a good course but was a bit short."

"The Course Content is good but the content is half of the normal coursera projects."

"The quality of this course is good. But the content is half of the normal coursera projects."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries with these activities:

Review Basic SQL Concepts

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Reviewing basic SQL concepts will strengthen your foundation and prepare you for success in this course.

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Read through the course syllabus and identify the key SQL concepts
Review your notes or textbooks from previous courses or online resources
Complete a few practice exercises to test your understanding

Join a Study Group

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Find a study group or create your own
Meet regularly to discuss the course material
Work together on practice exercises and projects

Compile a List of SQL Resources

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Compiling a list of SQL resources will provide you with a valuable collection of materials for future reference.

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Search online for SQL tutorials, articles, and other resources
Bookmark or save the links to these resources
Organize the resources into categories or topics

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Review: SQL Queries

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Reviewing this book will provide a strong foundation in SQL queries, which are essential for retrieving data from relational databases.

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Read the book's first 3 chapters
Complete the practice exercises in the book
Create a simple database and practice writing SQL queries to retrieve data

Follow a Tutorial on Writing SQL Queries

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Completing a tutorial will provide hands-on experience in writing SQL queries, which will reinforce the concepts learned in the course.

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Search for a tutorial on writing SQL queries
Follow the steps in the tutorial
Test your understanding by writing your own SQL queries

Practice Writing SQL Queries

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Practicing writing SQL queries will improve your proficiency and help you master this essential skill.

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Find a set of SQL practice exercises
Complete the exercises
Check your answers against the provided solutions

Create a Database and Populate it with Data

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Creating a database and populating it with data will provide practical experience in applying the concepts learned in the course.

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Design a simple database schema
Create the database and tables
Populate the tables with data
Write SQL queries to retrieve data from the database

Attend a SQL Workshop

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Attending a workshop will provide an immersive learning experience and allow you to interact with experts in the field.

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Find a SQL workshop
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