SQL SELECT Queries for Beginners: Filtering, Grouping, and Aggregations

Extracting meaningful insights from relational databases starts with mastering the SELECT statement. This text-based course takes you step-by-step through core database querying concepts, helping you analyze and structure data with clarity. You will begin by learning essential database terminology, data types, and foundational syntax before writing your first queries. What you will learn: Learn foundational SQL syntax for selecting and alias-naming columns. Filter raw records precisely using comparison operators and logical conditions. Group datasets and perform calculations using aggregate functions like SUM and COUNT. Apply conditional branching using CASE statements to transform query outputs. Organize multi-step queries clearly using Common Table Expressions. Practice sorting and constraining result sets for accurate reporting. The course guides you through structured readings and written code examples from basic syntax to multi-step query design. It is created entirely for beginners with no prior database or programming experience. Start reading today to build practical database querying skills.