SQL for Data Science
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This document provides information about an online SQL course for data science. The course is designed for beginners to learn essential SQL skills and get experience through hands-on projects. Students will learn SQL concepts and their real-world applications in industries like banking, retail and more. They will complete three projects analyzing real data sets and also be prepared for SQL interviews. The goal is for students to gain confidence in their SQL abilities for jobs in data analytics.
SQL for Data Science
- 1. Data Science SQL for Data Science Ken Ding
- 2. SQL Programming Why SQL? • SQL is the most important skill for any analytics related job • SQL is being used in various industries as an essential data management tool • SQL is the first analytics tool you need to master to get a job in data science/analytics Data Scientist Data Analytics Banking Telecom Consulting Startups
- 3. SQL Programming Who is this course for? • The SQL Fundamental course is designed for students and professionals who want to learn the essential data management tool to get into the data science or analytics field • Whether you’re considering a new career in data science or upskilling yourself to be able to handle complex analysis beyond Excel spreadsheets, this SQL course is designed for you • For new graduates who are considering a data science/analytics career path, this course covers real-world SQL use cases and popular interview questions to make sure you are well prepared • For job candidates coming from the non-STEM background, this SQL course teaches you database and query skills to be put on your resume • This course is designed for beginners who don’t have prior experience with SQL.
- 4. SQL Programming Learning outcome After this course, you will be able to • Understand the concept of relational databases and its use cases in enterprises • Use SQL to build tables, extract data, and write complex queries to answer business questions • Understand different SQL business use cases and most importantly how to apply best practices to real company data problems • Gain real-world experience through 3 hands-on projects and convince your employers that you’re up for more challenging data analytics projects at work • Most importantly, you will be able to build your confidence in your SQL skills and become skilled enough to pass SQL interviews
- 5. SQL Programming Instructor - Ken Ding • Senior Data Scientist at CapitalOne Bank • MBA, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto • Teaching SQL and DA Specialization courses at WeCloudData • Career development mentor • Expertise: Python | SQL | Predictive Modeling| Use Cases Sr. Data Scientist Partnership Credit Policy Capital One
- 6. SQL Programming Prerequisites Prerequisites • There are no requirements other than a working laptop and internet connection. • You do not need prior experience with SQL or another programming language, but it helps! • Having an understanding of your firm's data, technologies, and goals will motivate and direct your focus in this program Software Requirements • MySQL 8.0 – Community Edition • MySQL Workbench • (Installation guidance will be shared after students register for the course. Our assistant instructor will make sure you have the right software installed for the course
- 7. SQL Programming Syllabus • SQL & Databases • Work with Tables • Basic SQL Commands • Adv. Data Filtering • Quiz 1 Day 1 Introduction to SQL Day 2 Advanced SQL Day 3 HR Analytics • Data Aggregation • Subqueries • Merge & Join Tables • Quiz 2 • Real SQL Interview 1 • Project 1 – Retail Data Analytics • Real Business Use Cases • Real SQL Interview 2 • Real SQL Interview 3 • Project 2 – Credit Limit Increase Campaign Analysis
- 8. SQL Programming Industry Use Cases In this course, we not only teach students how to construct SQL queries, but also real- world business use cases. Understanding the use cases and best practices will allow the students to confidently apply SQL skills to the company’s datasets Business Use Cases • What does the real SQL database look like in financial institutions/retailers/telecoms? • Why is SQL programming important for data analytics, data science, and predictive modeling? • What does the typical data analytics workflow look like? • SQL use cases in user payment data analysis • SQL use cases for retail sales analysis • SQL use cases in enterprise business intelligence • SQL use cases for financial data analysis
- 9. SQL Programming Hands-on Projects to put on your resume This course is instructor-led and project-based. Students will be able to apply the SQL knowledge acquired during the lectures to a hands-on project. After implementing the end to end project, students will be able to confidently apply SQL at workplace to company’s databases or put the project experience on the resume and be ready for SQL interviews Three Projects: • Store sales and inventory monitoring analysis • Manage a classic retailer database • Retail banking campaign analysis
- 10. SQL Fundamentals 3 Technical Interviews and 2 Quizzes In this course students will need to work on several real-life interview quizzes. Interview Challenges • 3 case interviews from different industries • 2 typical online SQL testing
- 11. SQL Fundamentals Learning Support Support you will receive during this course include • Mentorship and advice from industry experts • In-classroom learning assistance by our assistant instructor • Online learning support on Slack from instructor and TA • Hands-on labs and projects to help you apply what you learn • Additional resources to help you gain advanced knowledge • Help from our learning advisor on how to choose the learning path and specialization courses after the SQL course
- 13. SQL Fundamentals How to convince your employer Do you know that most employers will reimburse the training costs? • We have a detailed course syllabus and email template that you can use to convince your manager that this is the right course for you and a good investment for your company • You will have a completed project and presentation that you can use to demo to your manager and showcase your newly minted SQL skills and get ready for more interesting data analytics projects
- 14. SQL Fundamentals FAQ Questions Answers For this course, do I need to know SQL? No. Students don’t need to know SQL before taking this course Do I need to complete hands-on projects? Yes. You will need to complete the project and pass a quiz before you’re qualified for taking the DA specialization courses How does this SQL course compare to other comparable programs? It’s instructor-led, hands-on, and project-based. You learn to get started with SQL programming with a fraction of the cost from our competitors What is the teaching philosophy? Use-case driven, hands-on and fun! How many hours a week do I expect to put in? Many labs are completed in the class. Expect to put in additional 3-4 hours a week to work on projects or assignments Do I get career support if I take a part-time course? No, career support is not included in any courses. We suggest students work with a 3rd party career service provider such as WeCareer.