SQL Foundations Course
Learn the fundamentals of SQL for working with structured data. Covers advanced techniques including subqueries, window functions, and CTEs.
- Duration
- 3 weeks (24 hours)
- Time per week
- 8 hours
Who this is for
This fits you if
- Anyone who works with data and wants to learn how to query and analyze it using SQL.
Another option may suit you better if
- You do not work with databases and do not plan to. Take a look at Microsoft Excel Essentials Course instead.
- You want to visualise data rather than query it. Take a look at Data Visualization with Power BI Course instead.
Not sure? Plan a free study advice call
Prerequisites
- No prior SQL or database experience required.
What you'll learn
- Core SQL concepts and database fundamentals.
- Writing SELECT queries to retrieve and manipulate data.
- Filtering, sorting, and aggregating datasets.
- Working with joins and multiple tables.
- Analyzing data using SQL for reporting and insights.
- Best practices for writing clear and efficient queries.
What you'll learn, module by module
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1
Understand the Basics of SQL
The basics of SQL, practical applications, and visualising database structures.
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2
Practice Exercises
Advanced filtering and aggregation with practical exercises.
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3
Final Assignment
A concluding SQL assignment with assessment.
What a week looks like
The course runs for 3 weeks, and every week looks like this.
8 hours per week
5 hours
Self-study
Course material and exercises on our learning platform, whenever suits you.
1 hour
Live with your teacher
A fixed moment every week, online or at Science Park. Small group, so you get to participate.
2 hours
On your own work
Do the assignment on your own data and your own situation. No exercise files.
Teacher for this course
Lucia Riscado Cordas
Data Visualisation and Storytelling
Lucia runs a data-visualization practice and teaches Microsoft Excel Essentials and SQL, combining analysis with design.
First live sessions
These are the dates of each group's first live session with the teacher. You don't have to wait for them: as soon as you register, you get access to the learning materials and can start with the self-study.
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Soonest
2026-10-01
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2026-11-12
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2027-01-07
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2027-02-04
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2027-03-18
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2027-04-29
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2027-06-10
None of these dates work for you? Let us know and we'll think along with you.
Choose your format
The content, the teacher and the certificate are the same in all three formats. What differs is the focus and the planning, and that's reflected in the price.
With your team
Most affordable per person from four participants.
- From four participants
- Built around your own cases
- On location or remote
- Subsidy often possible
In a group
The usual way: you share the teacher with a few others and follow a fixed schedule.
- Fixed start date, fixed schedule
- Small group of fellow students
- Shared teacher
Individual
For anyone who prefers to work at their own pace.
- Start whenever you want
- Your own pace and planning
- Teacher just for you
- Personal guidance
Flexible payment
Payment options
Through your employer, with a voucher or in instalments: there's usually a way that works. Not sure which fits you? We're happy to think it through with you, free and without obligation.
Option 1
Through your employer
We can invoice your employer directly, with 30 days to pay. If it helps, we'll give you a training plan to discuss internally.
Option 2
With a government contribution
A UWV training voucher or a municipal voucher can cover (part of) the cost. We're on the approved lists, CRKBO-registered, and glad to help with the application.
Training with colleagues? Your employer may be able to use the SLIM subsidy; we're happy to do the application together.
Option 3
Paying yourself
Pay the full amount at once, or spread it: 3 or 5 instalments at no extra cost, or an interest-free loan through TechMeUp. You choose when you register.
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