Master MySQL – From Zero to Database Pro
Learn to design, query, and manage relational databases using the world's most popular open‑source SQL database. Hands‑on training with real‑world projects.
Power Your Career with Database Skills
MySQL is the #1 open‑source relational database – used by Facebook, Uber, Netflix, and millions of websites. SQL is the universal language of data.
What You Will Learn
Complete MySQL Database Tutorial
A thorough, step‑by‑step guide covering installation, database design, SQL queries, joins, subqueries, indexing, and advanced features.
MySQL Full Course for Beginners (4+ hours)
Topics include: installing MySQL and Workbench, creating databases and tables, CRUD operations, filtering, sorting, aggregate functions, joins, subqueries, views, stored procedures, triggers, indexes, and database backup/restore. Source: Kaceli TechTraining.
Focus areas: What is a database? Relational model, installing MySQL, creating databases and tables, INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, and basic filtering.
Introduction & MySQL Installation
Understand relational databases, install MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench.
CREATE, ALTER, DROP
Define database schemas, create tables, alter structures, and drop objects.
CRUD Operations
Insert, query, update, and delete data using basic SQL statements.
Filtering & Sorting
Use WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT, and DISTINCT to refine query results.
Day 1 Assignment: Build a Database Schema
Create a database named "library". Inside it, create a table "books" with columns: id (INT, primary key, auto_increment), title (VARCHAR), author (VARCHAR), year_published (YEAR), and genre (VARCHAR). Insert at least 5 sample books. Then write a SELECT query to find all books published after 2000. Submit your SQL script.
Focus areas: Aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN), GROUP BY, HAVING, INNER/LEFT/RIGHT joins, self-joins, and subqueries.
Aggregate Functions & GROUP BY
Count, sum, average, min, max – group data and filter groups with HAVING.
INNER, LEFT, RIGHT JOINs
Combine data from multiple tables using different join types.
Self Joins & Multi‑table Joins
Join a table to itself and chain multiple joins in complex queries.
Subqueries
Use subqueries in WHERE, FROM, and SELECT clauses for powerful data retrieval.
Day 2 Assignment: Join & Aggregate Analysis
Extend your library database: create a second table "borrowers" (id, name, book_id, borrow_date). Write SQL queries to: (1) List each book's title along with the borrower's name (using INNER JOIN). (2) Count how many books each borrower has taken. (3) Find the most borrowed book using a subquery. Submit all queries.
Focus areas: Indexing for performance, views, stored procedures, triggers, user management, backup/restore, and query optimization.
Indexing for Speed
Create indexes, understand B‑tree vs hash, and analyse query performance with EXPLAIN.
Creating & Using Views
Simplify complex queries and enhance security using database views.
Stored Procedures
Write reusable SQL code with parameters and control flow (IF, LOOP).
Triggers & Scheduled Events
Automate actions (BEFORE INSERT, AFTER UPDATE) and schedule periodic tasks.
Backup & Security
Dump and restore databases, manage user privileges, and secure your data.
Day 3 Assignment: Stored Procedure & View
Write a stored procedure that takes a genre as input and returns all books in that genre with their current borrower status (borrowed/available). Create a view that shows book titles and the number of times they have been borrowed. Test both. Submit the SQL code for the procedure and the view.
Final Capstone Project — Real‑World Database Application
Design and build a complete database for a real‑world scenario. Choose one:
- E‑commerce Database: Tables for customers, products, orders, order_items, categories. Write queries for order history, top products, revenue per customer.
- University Management System: Tables for students, courses, instructors, enrollments. Create reports on student performance, course popularity, instructor load.
- Employee Management System: Tables for employees, departments, salaries, leaves. Generate salary reports, department budgets, leave summaries.
Your final submission must include:
- Full database schema (CREATE statements)
- Sample data (INSERT statements – at least 10 rows per main table)
- At least 5 complex SELECT queries (including JOINs, aggregations, subqueries)
- One view and one stored procedure
- Index creation for performance
- Backup script or export (.sql file)
Submit your .sql file and a short documentation (PDF/Word) to receive the Foundations Certificate (FC) in MySQL.
Perfect for Data Professionals & Developers
No prior database experience needed – beginners welcome.
Aspiring Developers
Build the database skills needed for web and app development.
Data Analysts
Master SQL to query and analyze data directly from databases.
IT Professionals
Manage and optimize databases in enterprise environments.
Students
Add MySQL to your CV – a core skill for tech careers.
Business Analysts
Extract insights from company data using SQL queries.
Data Engineers
Foundation for data warehousing and ETL pipelines.
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