MySQL: From Beginner to Advanced
Master MySQL database fundamentals and advance to intermediate concepts in this comprehensive 5-day course. Learn through hands-on exercises and real-world applications.
Course Timeline
Day 1: Introduction to MySQL and Database Fundamentals
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Introduction to databases and MySQL
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Installation and setup of MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench
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Understanding database concepts: tables, rows, columns, keys
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Creating your first database and tables
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Basic data types in MySQL
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Basic SQL queries: SELECT statements
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Filtering data with WHERE clauses
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Hands-on exercises: Creating databases and tables
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Workshop: Writing simple queries to retrieve data
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Day 1 review and Q&A
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Day 2: Data Manipulation and Basic Relationships
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Data manipulation: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE operations
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Understanding NULL values
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Working with string functions
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Date and time functions
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Aggregate functions: COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Sorting results with ORDER BY
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Filtering groups with HAVING
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Introduction to table relationships
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Database normalization concepts
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Hands-on workshop: Data manipulation exercises
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Day 3: Joins, Subqueries, and Database Design
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Understanding table relationships in depth
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INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN
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Creating and using foreign keys
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Subqueries and nested queries
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Using EXISTS and NOT EXISTS
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Database design principles
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Entity-Relationship diagrams
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Normalization forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)
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Case study: Designing a normalized database
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Practical exercise: Implementing a multi-table database design
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Day 4: Advanced Queries and Stored Procedures
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Advanced SELECT techniques
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UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT operations
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Common Table Expressions (CTEs)
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Window functions
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Performance considerations for complex queries
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Introduction to stored procedures
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Creating and calling stored procedures
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Parameters and variables in stored procedures
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Creating functions in MySQL
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Practical workshop: Building and using stored procedures
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Day 5: Views, Indexes, and Optimization
Morning Session (2.5 hours)
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Creating and using views
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Understanding indexes and their importance
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Creating and managing indexes
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Query optimization techniques
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EXPLAIN statement and query analysis
Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
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Transaction management
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Backup and recovery basics
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Security considerations and user management
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Best practices for MySQL database administration
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Final project: Implementing a complete database solution
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Course review and next steps
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 5-days course, participants will be able to:
Database Fundamentals
Master core concepts of databases and MySQL server setup
Advanced Queries
Write complex SQL queries and manipulate data effectively
Stored Procedures
Create and manage stored procedures and database views
Data Management
Create and manage complex database structures efficiently
Database Design
Design efficient schemas using normalization principles
Performance
Optimize database performance with proper indexing
Course Duration
5 Days (25 Hours)
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Learning Format
Online Interactive Sessions
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Next batch starts July 1st, 2024
Course Fee
$3000