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Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp for Absolute Beginners (Udemy.com)

Database Design | SQL Server | T-SQL | Database Tables | Foreign Keys | SQL CRUD | Beginners

4.6
270 reviews

Created by: Trevoir Williams

Last updated July 2023

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Based on the ratings of 270 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in July 2023. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a short, free introduction to Microsoft SQL Server from Trevoir Williams. It runs 54 minutes across 11 lectures in four sections: a quick intro, setting up SQL Server, a main block on manipulating the database, and a one-minute wrap-up. The syllabus shows basic T-SQL, relationships and foreign keys, and working in SQL Server Management Studio. Despite the bootcamp label, it is a taster, not a full learning path. About 6,500 students have taken it, and it holds a 4.6 rating from 270 reviews.

Reviewers keep coming back to the same words: short, clear, straight to the point. Several say the teaching is easy to follow and never boring, and one intern who had been thrown into SQL Server at work called it a good refresher. The complaints are small but real. One reviewer wanted install steps for other operating systems. Another, who gave one star, found some links and references out of date and thought the delivery was flat, with frequent pauses. The course was last updated in July 2023, so expect some drift.

Value is simple: it costs nothing and takes less than an hour, so the risk is low. There are no quizzes and no coding exercises, so any practice is up to the student. Treat it as a warm-up before a longer paid SQL Server course, or as a quick refresher if you have used the tool before. Anyone who needs more than the basics will have to look further.

Best forComplete beginners who want a quick, free first look at SQL Server before committing to a longer course.
Skip it ifYou want quizzes, coding exercises, or anything past basic tables, keys and CRUD.

Pros

  • Short enough to finish in one sitting, at 54 minutes over 11 lectures
  • Reviewers call the explanations simple and easy to follow for beginners
  • Covers install, SSMS, basic T-SQL and foreign keys in one pass
  • Free, with no prerequisites, so there is nothing to lose by trying it

Cons

  • No quizzes or coding exercises, so students must make their own practice
  • Last updated in July 2023; one reviewer hit dead links and dated content
  • Install steps cover no other operating systems, per one reviewer
Short, simple, and straight to the point. Great refresher for someone like me who was forced to brute-force learning this application by our DB Administrator as part of the interns' project.
Emmanuel Pangan, a student

Fits true beginners with no prerequisites, but it stops at the basics and one reviewer wanted install steps for other operating systems.

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What you will learn

  • SQL Server Basic
  • T-SQL Syntax Basics
  • How to Manipulate Databases and Data
  • Relationships and Foreign Keys

Course content

4 sections · 11 lectures · 54 min of video 1 article

  1. 1Introduction 2 free previews2 lectures · 6 min
  2. 2Setup Microsoft SQL Server1 lecture · 5 min
  3. 3Manipulating the Database6 lectures · 43 min
  4. 4Conclusion2 lectures · 1 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Everyone

What you need before you start

  • None

How it compares

Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in SQL on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
  • Reviews270#269 of 389 by number of reviews
  • Length0.9 hoursshorter than 98% of them
  • Last updatedJuly 2023earlier than 51% of them

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Course Description

Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp is a comprehensive and hands-on training course designed to help you learn the basics of Microsoft SQL Server.

This free course covers a wide range of topics, including database design, SQL syntax, data manipulation, and data querying.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Understanding Databases

  • Different types of databases

  • Relational Databases

  • SQL Server Installation and usage

  • Basic T-SQL syntax

  • Relationships and Foreign Keys

  • How to manage and manipulate data and databases using SQL Server Management Studio

Learning T-SQL (Transact-SQL), the proprietary language used with Microsoft SQL Server, offers several benefits, including:

  1. Increased Job Opportunities: Knowledge of T-SQL is a valuable skill in the job market, especially for positions in data analysis, database administration, and software development.

  2. Improved Data Management: T-SQL allows you to manage and manipulate large amounts of data efficiently and effectively.

  3. Better Database Design: Understanding T-SQL will help you design databases that are more efficient, secure, and scalable.

  4. Increased Productivity: By automating repetitive tasks, T-SQL can save time and increase productivity in the workplace.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to use Microsoft SQL Server to manage and analyze data effectively.

Whether you are a beginner looking to build a foundation in SQL Server or an experienced professional seeking to expand your skills, this course is for you.
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Instructor Details

Trevoir Williams

Trevoir Williams is a software and systems engineer, author, instructor, and technical educator specializing in .NET, Azure, SQL Server, microservices, DevOps, secure coding, and AI-powered application development. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus on Software Development and has earned multiple Microsoft Azure certifications.

As an author and instructor, Trevoir focuses on practical, production-ready software development. He is the author of Microservices Design Patterns in .NET and Effective .NET Memory Management, and a contributor to the Azure Integration Guide for Business. His work helps developers understand modern architecture, data access, messaging, observability, security, cloud deployment, performance, and AI integration with real implementation context.

Trevoir has taught more than 500,000 learners through online courses on ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, microservices, DevOps, secure application development, and generative AI. He also teaches thousands more through his YouTube tutorials, articles, and practical technical content.

His teaching philosophy is simple: explain the why, build the how, and help learners develop the confidence to apply both in real systems.

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4.6

270 ratings on Udemy

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By Emmanuel Pangan on 5/24/2026

Short, simple, and straight to the point. Great refresher for someone like me who was forced to brute-force learning this application by our DB Administrator as part of the interns' project. Now, I can take my time slowly learning the ins and outs, and the basics of this SQL Server.

By Shermott Facey on 1/24/2025

Good morning Sir. I have learned a lot in a short time. Thanks for the knowledge gained and appreciate your dedication to imparting knowledge.

By Calvin Reid on 1/16/2025

It has been a very enlightening experience. The course gives a really in depth overview of industry standards and best practices for anyone just starting out their journey on Database Development. I'd recommend it to anyone I know interested in learning SQL Database

By Mohammed Ahmed Hussien on 11/15/2024

This is a very good introduction for beginners to learn the fundamentals of the SQL Server.

By Cyntia Mourao on 12/6/2023

Infelizmente este curso não me agradou, de todo. Principalmente, fiquei extremamente desiludida pelo conteúdo desactualizado, havendo referência a links e conteúdos online que já não estão disponíveis. O instrutor faz a apresentação do conteúdo de forma muito monocórdica, com várias paragens, não cativando o formando para continuar a acompanhar a aula.

By Jonathan Olivero on 9/29/2023

This guy is awesome. You can understand everything so easily that you never get bored or uninterested. Definitely one of the best I've seen.

By Uzairu Adam on 9/3/2023

who is this guy? this course just made me abandon a diploma in sql course somewhere else.... i wish i can hijack and keep you with me until am thoroughly fine with sql!! Love you from Nigeria

By Vhan Clifford Padua on 6/26/2023

Straight to the point. Easy to follow and very engaging instructor. I pray for your good health and hope to see you teach more stuff like this.

By Don J Schwirtlich on 2/18/2023

Excellent refresher ! This is quite basic as Mr Williams says it will be, yet it would be easy for a newbie to take and build on the lessons here.

By Saka Olanrewaju Shittu on 2/14/2023

It was Good , At least for now I can do one or two things in sql server, and the facilitator was top of the notch

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Microsoft SQL Server Bootcamp for Absolute Beginners
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  • Video Duration: icon 54 mins
  • Price: Free
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon July 2023
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
  • Certificate: icon No
  • Lectures:11 in 4 sections
  • Students:6,567
  • Subtitles:1 language

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