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Course Description

You will be introduced to the Transact-SQL (T-SQL) programming language, the foundation for the entire SQL Server platform. Using the SQL Server Management Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE) you will learn how to create SQL Server objects such as databases, tables and views. In addition, you will learn how to retrieve, store and manipulate data.

Course Details

Microsoft's SQL Server is an enterprise-class Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) being used by organizations worldwide and is the information backbone for thousands of enterprise-class software applications.

This course is designed for those wanting to learn the fundamentals of creating and deploying applications using Microsoft’s SQL Server, a leading industry relational database management system. The instructor will assume that you have a rudimentary understanding of databases.

Course Level Learning Outcomes

By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Design, develop and implement an SQL Server database solution that meets current industry standards and best practices.
  • Build an SQL server database system that meets documented business and technical requirements.
  • Use SQL Server tools and applications to effectively write, test and debug SQL statements and commands.

Topics of Instruction

  • Introduction to SQL Server:
    • What is SQL Server?
    • Editions and requirements
    • Improvements from previous versions
    • Overview of SQL Management Studio
  • Creating and Managing Databases
    • Defining databases
    • Managing databases
    • Defining schemas
  • Creating Data Types and Tables
    • Working with data types
    • Working with tables
    • Generating column values
  • Implementing Data Integrity
    • Data integrity overview
    • Implementing constraints
  • Introduction to Transact-SQL
    • The transact-SQL programming language
    • Types of transact-SQL statements
    • Transact-SQL syntax elements
    • Using aggregate functions
    • JOIN fundamentals
    • UNION operator
  • Retrieving Data
  • Modifying Data
    • Inserting Data
    • Deleting Data
    • Updating Data
  • Implementing Views
    • Introduction to Views
    • Creating and managing views
  • Formatting Results

Notes

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Prerequisites

OR

  • A minimum of 6 months experience working with relational databases

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Section Schedule
Nov 17, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 17, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Nov 17, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Hybrid  
Course Fees
Flat Fee $979.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook
No Required Textbook

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

This is an Online Hybrid course with Online Synchronous Sessions held online in real time (Mountain Time) using Zoom web conferencing software. To fully participate in the classes, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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