Course : SQL for MySQL

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. MYP
Price : 1600 CHF E.T.

SQL for MySQL




This course introduces you to the SQL language in a MySQL environment. You'll learn how to use tables and views, perform simple queries, joins, data groupings and nested queries. All these skills remain valid with other relational databases.


INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. MYP
  2d - 14h00
1600 CHF E.T.




This course introduces you to the SQL language in a MySQL environment. You'll learn how to use tables and views, perform simple queries, joins, data groupings and nested queries. All these skills remain valid with other relational databases.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Master SQL query client tools
Create tables and update their contents
Using views
Write database queries and sort data
Understanding multi-table queries (joins)
Write more advanced queries using grouping functions and nested queries

Intended audience
Anyone wishing to use SQL in MySQL environments.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Course schedule

1
Introduction

  • MySQL server.
  • Versions and evolution.
  • Resources and documentation.
  • MySQL client tool.

2
Relational model

  • The principles of the relational model.
  • Relational algebra: relational operations on data sets.
  • Introduction to SQL.

3
Objects

  • Data types in MySQL.
  • Table creation.
  • Use of auto-incrementing columns.
  • Using views.
Hands-on work
Use of "mysql" tools. Creating tables and updating data. Using views.returnchariot

4
Simple requests

  • Query (SELECT).
  • The update.
  • Operators and criteria.
  • Transactions.
Hands-on work
Write simple SQL queries.

5
Sorting and aggregates

  • Sorting and duplicates: ORDER BY clause, LIMIT clause, OFFSET clause, deleting duplicates.
  • Use of NULL: IS NULL operator.
  • Using functions.
  • Use of aggregates.
Hands-on work
Handle sorting and aggregation functions.

6
Joints

  • Cartesian product.
  • Internal joint.
  • External joint.

7
Complex requests

  • Nested queries: IN operator, EXISTS operator, more general nested queries.
  • Set operators (union, intersection, difference).
  • Data grouping (GROUP BY, HAVING clause).
Hands-on work
Write simple SQL queries. Use functions and aggregates, nested joins and queries, GROUP BY and HAVING.


Customer reviews
5 / 5
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HADRIEN C.
30/10/25
5 / 5

Nothing to say, it was very good



Publication date : 01/06/2025


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 15 to 16 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 28 to 29 September 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 14 to 15 December 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 15 June, 28 Sep., 14 Dec.