2-Month Course · Joins + Queries + Normalization + Indexing
SQL & Database Management
8 hands-on modules · 8+ tools & concepts · 40+ hours of training · Query, design and manage relational databases — a skill required across almost every tech role, from developers to analysts.
Who this course is for
Anyone who wants to confidently query, design and manage relational databases — a skill required across almost every tech role, from developers and testers to data analysts and admins. This course is fully hands-on — you write and run real SQL queries in every class, not just watch slides.
No prior programming experience is required. Module 1 starts from the basics of what a relational database is and your first SELECT query.
1Course structure at a glance
4 phases, 8 modules, moving from SQL query basics to joins & subqueries, database design & normalization, and indexing & performance.
| Phase | Modules | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 01–02 | SQL Query Foundations |
| Phase 2 | 03–04 | Joins & Subqueries |
| Phase 3 | 05–06 | Database Design & Normalization |
| Phase 4 | 07–08 | Indexing, Performance & Capstone Project |
2Full syllabus — all 8 modules
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Phase 1 SQL Query Foundations Modules 01–02 Relational database basics, SELECT statements, filtering & sorting data +
01Introduction to Relational Databases & SELECT+
Understanding tables, rows & columns, and writing your first SELECT queries in MySQL Workbench.
02Filtering, Sorting & Aggregate Functions+
Using WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY and aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM & AVG.
Phase 2 Joins & Subqueries Modules 03–04 INNER/LEFT/RIGHT joins, subqueries, combining data across multiple tables +
03Table Joins — INNER, LEFT & RIGHT+
Combining rows from two or more tables using different types of JOIN queries.
04Subqueries & Common Table Expressions+
Writing nested subqueries and readable CTEs (WITH clauses) to break down complex queries.
Phase 3 Database Design & Normalization Modules 05–06 ER modeling, primary/foreign keys, normal forms & normalization +
05Database Design & ER Diagrams+
Designing entities, relationships and keys using ER diagrams before building a schema.
06Normalization — 1NF, 2NF & 3NF+
Removing redundancy and structuring tables correctly through the normal forms.
Phase 4 Indexing, Performance & Capstone Project Modules 07–08 Indexing, query performance tuning, capstone database project +
07Indexing & Query Performance+
Creating indexes, reading EXPLAIN plans, and writing queries that scale on large tables.
08Capstone: Design & Query a Real Database+
Capstone project: design a normalized schema from scratch, load sample data, and answer real business questions with SQL.
38 tools & concepts you'll use
Everything is taught by writing and running real SQL queries — not just reading theory. Swipe or use the arrows to browse every category.
4How each module is taught
Every module in the program follows the same simple, practice-first lens, so you always know what to expect in class.
Watch & Understand
Trainer demonstrates the concept, framework or query step by step, using real application examples.
Practice Live
You write and run the same code on your own computer in class, right after the demonstration, not days later.
Hands-on Exercise
A short coding task using the same concept, close to a real production scenario.
Doubt Clearing
One-on-one help for anyone still stuck, before the class moves to the next module.
Weekly Assessment
A short coding test every week so gaps are caught early, not at the end of the course.
5Projects & practice work
Hands-on practice across the full syllabus — from your first SELECT query to a fully designed, normalized database.
- Project 1. Multi-table reporting queries using joins & aggregate functions
- Project 2. Normalized schema design from a messy, real-world dataset
- Project 3. Capstone: a complete relational database, designed, populated and queried to answer real business questions
6Assessment & certification
Weekly practical tests on queries, joins, database design and normalization, with instructor feedback so nobody falls behind silently.
Final practical exam covering the full syllabus, plus your capstone database design & query project used as demonstrable proof of skill.
SQL & Database Management certificate on successful completion, plus resume & interview-readiness support through our 100% Placement Assist program.
7Quick answers
Do I need any prior programming experience before starting?
No. This course starts from the basics of what a relational database is and your first SELECT query — it doesn't assume any prior coding background.
Is this course only useful for developers?
No. SQL is used across almost every tech role — developers, QA testers, data analysts, and system admins all query and manage databases day-to-day. This course is built for anyone who needs that skill.
Which database system do you teach — MySQL, PostgreSQL, or something else?
Classes use MySQL, one of the most widely used relational databases in the industry. The core SQL, joins, and design concepts you learn transfer directly to PostgreSQL, SQL Server and other relational databases.
Do I need to buy any software?
No. You just need a free tool like MySQL Workbench or phpMyAdmin and a browser — all set up in Module 1. No paid tools are required for this course.
Are classes online, offline, or both?
Classes are conducted at our Alpha-1, Greater Noida campus with lab computers for hands-on query practice. Theory sessions are also available online for revision. Morning, evening and weekend timings are available — ask your counsellor for the current schedule.
What can I do after completing this course?
You'll be ready to confidently write queries, design schemas and manage relational databases in any developer, testing, or data-focused role, and have a strong foundation to move into full-stack development or data analytics.
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