I regret wasting 3 months learning SQL but you don’t have to.
When I first started learning SQL, I made all the wrong moves:
– Watching 8-hour tutorials
– Memorizing queries without context
– Switching platforms every other day
And after 3 months, I still couldn’t solve a basic SQL case study.
That’s when I stepped back and created a focused, 14-day roadmap built specifically
for data analyst interviews.
Here’s the exact structure that helped me master SQL (and land interview calls
fast):
14-Day SQL Learning Roadmap (for Data Analysts)
WEEK 1: SQL FOUNDATIONS
Day 1: Setup & Basics
– Install MySQL or PostgreSQL
– Understand what databases, tables, rows, and columns actually do
Day 2: Data Retrieval
– Learn SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY
– Practice filtering using AND, OR, NOT
Day 3: Aggregation
– Use COUNT, SUM, AVG
– Group data using GROUP BY and filter groups with HAVING
Day 4: SQL Joins (Part 1)
– Understand INNER JOINs and table relationships
– Use real datasets with customer, orders, and sales data
Day 5: SQL Joins (Part 2)
– Practice LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL OUTER JOIN
– Learn how missing values impact your results
Day 6: Subqueries
– Write subqueries in SELECT, FROM, and WHERE clauses
– Use them to find max values, filtered data, or rankings
Day 7: SQL Functions
– Learn string (e.g., CONCAT), date (e.g., NOW), and math functions (e.g., ROUND)
– Combine functions inside SELECT statements
WEEK 2: ADVANCED SQL FOR ANALYTICS
Day 8: Data Modification
– INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE commands
– Understand how to manage and edit data safely
Day 9: Advanced Clauses
– Use UNION to merge datasets
– Master ROW_NUMBER, RANK for window operations
Day 10: Views & Temporary Tables
– Create reusable SQL Views
– Build temp tables for intermediate steps
Day 11: Database Design & Normalization
– Learn 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF
– Practice designing efficient, non-redundant schemas
Day 12: Query Optimization & Indexing
– Learn how indexes improve performance
– Use EXPLAIN to troubleshoot slow queries
Day 13: Complex Data Types
– Handle JSON, arrays, and other complex data structures
– Parse and extract fields from JSON columns
Day 14: Final Project
– Analyze a real dataset from start to finish
– Use joins, window functions, and subqueries in one cohesive report
Free SQL tools I used:
• SQLBolt – https://sqlbolt.com
• LeetCode SQL – https://lnkd.in/d6wDQHwV
• StrataScratch – https://lnkd.in/dUBZCe6e
• DataLemur – https://datalemur.com/sql
• Mode SQL Tutorial – https://lnkd.in/dYYSUgy6
• W3Schools SQL – https://lnkd.in/dwXQa4aa
• Hackerrank SQL – https://lnkd.in/dnfHzHND
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Switch(config)# vlan 10
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Switch(config)# interface fastEthernet 0/1
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3. Verificar configuración:
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