Complete SQL Database Course

A Comprehensive Guide from Beginner to Advanced with Practical Mini Projects

Prepared by: World Tech with Bappa

Date: October 15, 2025

 1. Introduction to Databases and SQL
A database is a structured way to store and organize data. SQL (Structured Query
Language) is the standard language used to interact with databases. It allows you to store,
retrieve, update, and manage data efficiently.
SQL is used in almost every organization and application that requires data management.
Learning SQL gives you a strong foundation for data analysis, web development, and
cloud computing.

2. SQL Basics
The most common SQL commands are:

Command Description
SELECT Used to retrieve data from a table.
INSERT Adds new data into a table.
UPDATE Modifies existing data.
DELETE Removes data from a table.

Example:
SELECT * FROM employees WHERE department = 'IT';
 3. Intermediate SQL
Intermediate SQL introduces concepts like joins, subqueries, and aggregate functions to
handle complex data operations.
Examples include combining data from multiple tables using INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN,
and using functions like COUNT(), AVG(), MAX(), and SUM().
 4. Mini Projects
■ Employee Management System
Create tables for Employees and Departments. Write SQL queries to add, update, delete,
and report employee data.

■ E-Commerce Sales Database

Build Customers, Products, and Orders tables. Analyze sales, top-selling products, and
monthly revenue.

■ Student Result Management System

Design Students, Courses, and Results tables. Generate reports for top students, grades,
and failed subjects.
 5. Practice Exercises & Cheat Sheet
Try these exercises to practice SQL:
1. Retrieve all employees who joined after 2023.
2. List customers who placed more than 5 orders.
3. Find students who scored above 80 in all subjects.

Cheat Sheet:
SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY, LIMIT are the most
important SQL keywords.
 6. Summary
You’ve learned how SQL works, from basic to advanced concepts. With continuous
practice and exploration, you can master database management and data analysis
effectively.
Prepared by: World Tech with Bappa