# SQL Bootcamp Canonical URL: ## Overview **Note:** This class teaches Microsoft SQL Server. While the concepts can be applied to other flavors of SQL, we recommend that anyone wanting to learn PostgreSQL attend our [PostgreSQL Bootcamp](/courses/postgresql-bootcamp). Turn the information in databases into useful insights by writing SQL queries. Once you understand the basics of viewing tables, columns, and rows, you’ll learn how to code queries to extract the specific information you want. Learn how to filter the data, group it, and turn raw data into insights. Combine information from multiple tables using join statements. You’ll also learn more advanced techniques like aggregate functions and subqueries, as well as how to use functions with parameters and stored procedures. In this hands-on course you’ll learn Microsoft SQL Server and the free SQL Server Management Studio app (SSMS) to explore the database and execute SQL queries you write. The concepts you’ll learn on SQL Server can be applied to other flavors of SQL (such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, MySQL, etc.) with minor syntax differences. This SQL Server Bootcamp is our SQL Level 1,2, and 3 classes combined into a single comprehensive course. ### Why Learn SQL? With SQL you can answer questions from information stored in a database (the ultimate system of storing data for most companies). As nearly every industry is becoming more data-driven, having this skill will give you a larger role in decision-making wherever you work. SQL is vital to anyone in business or any job that involves working with data: business analysts, data analysts, data scientists, web developers, business people, and many others. ## What you'll learn - Explore information stored in a database (tables, columns, rows, etc.) using the graphical interface of SQL Server Management Studio (Microsoft’s free database app) - Write SQL queries to retrieve data from tables in a database - Combine information from multiple tables with JOIN statements - Filter data, group it, and sort it to extract the specific info you need - Advanced techniques like Subqueries, String Functions, IF‑Else logic with CASE - How to use Views and Functions with parameters instead of directly querying tables ## Curriculum 1. **SQL Level III** 2. **SQL Level II** 3. **SQL Level I** ## Schedule - Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 — NYC - Jul 27, 2026 – Jul 29, 2026 — NYC - Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026 — NYC ## FAQ ### How is this class structured? In this hands-on course you’ll learn the ins and outs of SQL. You will learn to explore data using the graphical interface of SQL Server Management Studio, write SQL queries, combine information from multiple tables, and much more. There will be a combination of lectures explaining the concepts, coding demonstrations showing you how to write SQL, and time for you to write SQL queries based on challenge questions we provide. ### What flavor of SQL will I learn in this class? In this training you’ll learn Microsoft SQL Server, but the core concepts can be applied to other flavors of SQL (such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, MySQL, etc.) with minor syntax differences. Which version of SQL should you learn? You should learn the version of SQL used by the company you’ll be working with, but if you don’t know that here’s a guide to help: - SQL Server only runs on Windows (it does not work on a Mac), and is widely used by businesses. - PostgreSQL works on both Mac and Windows. It is widely used in data science, data analytics, and by companies like Apple, Instagram, Uber, Netflix, etc. Whichever you end up learning, the concepts are transferrable to other SQL flavors with minor syntax differences. If you’re not sure, choose the one based on whether you use Mac or Windows. ### Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom? You are not required to complete any work outside of class. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $975