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Introduction to SQL

Beginner 2 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
DataCamp's quick on-ramp to the language used to pull data out of relational databases. It covers what tables and databases are, then the essential querying skills — selecting columns, filtering rows and reading data. Short and beginner-friendly, with no setup required. A practical first step for anyone who needs to work with data.

Good for: A fast, beginner-friendly first taste of SQL.

Less suitable if: You want advanced SQL (joins, window functions) or database administration.

Skills you'll gain

SQLDatabasesQueriesFilteringSELECT statementsRelational data

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are new to SQL
You need to query data
You want a quick, no-setup start

Consider something else if you…

You want advanced SQL
You want database administration
You already write SQL

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: Around 2 hours.

About this course

Introduction to SQL is DataCamp's quick on-ramp to the language used to pull data out of relational databases. It covers what tables and databases are, then the essential querying skills — selecting columns, filtering rows, and reading data — through interactive exercises rather than slides.

What you'll learn

Understand relational databases and tables
Write SELECT queries to retrieve data
Filter rows with WHERE conditions
Select and alias specific columns
Read and reason about query results
Build a foundation for joins and aggregation

This course includes

2h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

DataCamp runs on a subscription — roughly $14/month billed annually (more month-to-month), with the first chapter of each course free to try. A certificate of completion is included with the subscription.

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DataCamp includes a certificate of completion with your subscription — a useful learning record rather than a formal or accredited qualification.

Instructor

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Yusuf Saber
DataCamp instructor

Built by DataCamp's curriculum team (led by Yusuf Saber) in an interactive, query-as-you-learn format.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — it starts from what tables and databases are, with no setup required.
It focuses on the essentials (selecting and filtering); joins and advanced queries come in follow-on DataCamp courses.
Yes — the first chapter is free; the rest needs a DataCamp subscription.
Around two hours.
Yes — a DataCamp certificate of completion is included with the subscription.
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DataCamp subscription · from $29/mo
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