Course Level:
| Course Title | Training Course in Data Manipulation and Processing Using SQL |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
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| Course Fees (face-to-face training) |
USD 1100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (virtual training) | USD 500/KES 55,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Summary
The SQL for Data Manipulation and Processing Training Course is a comprehensive, hands-on training that equips participants with the skills to query, transform, clean, and analyze data stored in relational databases.
This training is ideal for diverse professional database administrators, data analysts, business analysts, and IT professionals.
Participants will learn both foundational and advanced SQL techniques: from basic SELECT queries to complex joins, subqueries, window functions, data transformation and cleansing, performance optimization, database management, and integrating SQL workflows with other tools.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Handle complex, large datasets
- Prepare clean, analysis-ready datasets
- Use SQL for data analysis and reporting
- Implement efficient, optimized data-manipulation workflows
Duration
5 days
What are the Key Skills from This Course?
- SQL querying and data retrieval
- Advanced query construction
- Data cleaning, transformation, and aggregation
- Database structure
- Query optimization
- Analytical reporting Using SQL
Who Should Attend This Course?
- Database administrators
- Data analysts
- Business analysts
- IT professionals
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of SQL for data manipulation.
- Learn SQL querying techniques.
- Perform data transformation and aggregation.
- Handle complex joins and subqueries.
- Optimize SQL queries for performance.
- Manage and maintain relational databases.
- Develop skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Integrate SQL with other data tools and platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve common SQL issues.
- Apply learned skills to real-world data projects
Course Requirements
- Proficiency in English
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with data processes
Training Approaches
- Interactive lectures
- Live demonstrations
- Hands-on exercises
- Group discussions
- Real-world case studies
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Collaborative group work
Course Outline
Module I: Introduction to SQL and Relational Databases
- Overview of SQL
- Relational database concepts
- SQL environment setup
- Basic SQL syntax
- Data types
- Table structures
Module II: Querying Data with SQL
- SELECT statements
- Filtering data (WHERE)
- Sorting data (ORDER BY)
- Working with NULL values
- Limiting result sets
Module III: Advanced SQL Queries
- JOIN operations (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL)
- Subqueries
- Combining data from multiple tables
- Complex query construction
Module IV: Data Transformation and Aggregation
- Aggregate functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, MIN, MAX)
- GROUP BY and HAVING
- Data cleaning and data formatting
- Data summarization
- Preparing data for analysis
Module V: Performance Optimization
- Indexing
- Query optimization techniques
- Improving data retrieval speed
- Efficient data storage
Module VI: Database and Table Management
- Creating tables
- Modifying tables
- Table constraints (Primary keys, Foreign keys, Unique constraints)
- Normalization and schema design
Module VII: Advanced Data Analysis and Reporting with SQL
- Complex data analysis queries
- Statistical summaries
- Trend and pattern detection
- Generating analysis reports
Module VIII: Integrating SQL with Other Tools and Environments
- Exporting SQL outputs
- Using SQL data with external analysis or reporting tools
- Overview of integration workflows
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
- Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
- Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Payment
Payment should be transferred to our bank account on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
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