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SQL Programming Basics (Udemy.com)

Learn the Fundamentals of SQL Programming

4.6
34,977 reviews

Created by: Global Academy

Last updated April 2023

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Based on the ratings of 34,977 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in April 2023. No course pays to be reviewed.

SQL Programming Basics is a short, no-frills intro built around 16 lectures across four sections: getting data from a database, sorting and limiting results, joins, and basic data types and functions. At under 90 minutes total, it is meant to get a complete beginner from zero to reading and writing simple queries, not to turn anyone into a database administrator. Requirements are just a PC or Mac, and Global Academy pitches it at anyone curious about SQL and databases.

Reviewers consistently call it clear and easy to follow, with several beginners specifically praising how the content is structured and how simple the explanations are. Students say they walk away with a solid grasp of the fundamentals in a short amount of time, and one reviewer calls it a good refresher for people who already know some SQL. The complaints are about pace and depth rather than clarity: one reviewer found it too fast for how much it packs in, another wanted short quizzes and practice exercises to reinforce each lesson, and one wished for a section on ordering clauses specifically. There are no coding exercises, quizzes, or practice tests included.

For the length, it delivers what it promises: the fundamentals, quickly, with a 4.6 rating from nearly 35,000 reviews backing that up. It was last refreshed in April 2023, so the material has not gone stale. Treat it as a fast on-ramp before a longer, project-based SQL course rather than the only resource you will need, since there is nothing here to practice on beyond watching and following along.

Best forTotal beginners who want the core SQL vocabulary in one sitting, not a semester.
Skip it ifYou want quizzes, coding exercises, or a project to practice on as you go.

Pros

  • Clear, beginner-friendly explanations that reviewers repeatedly call easy to follow
  • Covers joins, sorting, filtering, and data types in under 90 minutes
  • Broken into short lectures you can revisit when you forget a specific concept
  • Nearly 35,000 reviews holding a 4.6 rating, a large and consistent sample

Cons

  • No quizzes, coding exercises, or practice tests to reinforce what you just watched
  • Moves too fast for some beginners given how much ground it covers
  • Skips practical topics, like ordering clauses, that one reviewer flagged as missing
The content is clear, well-structured, and suitable for beginners.
Thawanporn Charasrak, a student

Suits someone who has never touched a database; anyone past basic SELECT statements will find it too thin.

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What you will learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of SQL
  • Learn how to request data from a server, limit and sort the responses, aggregate data from multiple tables

Course content

4 sections · 16 lectures · 1.5 hours of video

  1. 1Introduction 2 free previews5 lectures · 16 min
  2. 2Data From Database 1 free preview6 lectures · 39 min
  3. 3Data Types, Math, and Useful Functions4 lectures · 31 min
  4. 4Conclusion1 lecture · 3 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Anyone interested in learning SQL and Databases

What you need before you start

  • A PC or Mac

How it compares

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

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
  • Reviews34,977#9 of 389 by number of reviews
  • Length1.5 hoursshorter than 91% of them
  • Last updatedApril 2023earlier than 52% of them

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Course Description

SQL is a special-purpose programming language designed for managing data in a relational database, and is used by a huge number of apps and organizations.

 In this course you'll learn the core concepts of the SQL programming language. You'll learn how to use SQL to store, query, and manipulate data. 
Learn how to request data from a server, limit and sort the responses, aggregate data from multiple tables with joins, and edit and delete data. 

We'll then show you the basics of creating tables and selecting data in various different ways.  
You'll learn important concepts associated with relational databases. You will run SQL commands to create database tables and define data element types..

 By the end of this course you should have a good understanding of the SQL programming language. 
Read More Beginner Beginner Level product length iconTime: 1.5h

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Global Academy

Global Academy provides classes on a variety of technical and business applications.   We take students through all stages of the learning lifecycle to create a memorable learning experience. We offer extensive selection of vendor-authorized training with classes for top technology providers like Adobe, Cisco, Citrix, Microsoft, VMware and much more. 

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Reviews

4.6

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By Sabah Bassam on 8/7/2026

As a beginner with no technical background, I found the course clear, informative, and easy to follow. Improvement areas: Short quizzes in between lessons and additional exercises with solutions would help reinforce the learning. I would also suggest moving the current content on common SQL mistakes and challenges into a separate lesson and using the conclusion to summarize the key SQL functions covered throughout the course. Overall, I would recommend the course to other beginners!

By Mika Tsuchiya on 8/6/2026

The content is very accessible for people learning SQL for the first time. It also doesn't take too long to complete, which makes it an easy and convenient learning tool to use.

By MELVIN ARAGON on 8/1/2026

The course was a very good introduction to SQL and it was easy to follow. One feedback will be to add information on how to order clauses which will be especially helpful for beginners.

By Lorenda Hart on 7/28/2026

This is a wonderful refresher course or a great start for newbies to SQL, the lectures are very detailed with clarity into how to get started with writing SQL statements.

By Grant Swenson on 6/12/2026

I would give downloaded requirements first. And SQL light download instruction requirements first so the user can start off with the needed items.

By Harsh Thakur on 6/10/2026

The basic topics are covered with real-time statement framing as examples and the conclusion part highlights the best use case scenarios.

By Almas Rakhangi on 6/8/2026

I always face issue while writing the query it was really helpful and it make me understand better clear my doubts thank you soo much for amazing lesson :)

By Aravindhan Kk on 5/15/2026

Great course for beginners. Concepts are explained clearly with practical examples. Helped me get comfortable with basic queries and joins.

By Anjani Vanguri on 3/8/2026

I really like how the basics have been taught, it's clear and easy to understand and practise. Thanks to the mentor :)

By Akif Zabi Khan on 1/6/2026

The fundamentals were covered well and concepts explained clearly. The only feedback is that practice questions/opportunities incorporated into the course would aide learning.

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SQL Programming Basics
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  • Price: $69.99
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  • Updated: icon April 2023
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:16 in 4 sections
  • Students:110,400
  • Subtitles:25 languages
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