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In this course,
you'll learn about databases.

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But more importantly, you'll
learn the basics of SQL or "sequel",

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the specialized programming language
used to get information from databases.

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The skill of writing SQL is a highly
sought after skill in many careers,

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ranging from mobile and web development
jobs to technical marketing and

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business analyst roles.

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You can build dynamic web applications or

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run custom reports to help you decide how
effective your marketing campaigns were.

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The videos, quizzes and

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interactive code challenges in this
course are about two to four hours long.

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If it takes you longer, don't worry.

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You'll also be required to work on some
practice sessions on your own to help you

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solidify the learning process.

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How much effort you put in will directly
impact on how much you will get out of

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this course.

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This course specifically covers
the process for querying or

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searching for information from databases.

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By the end of this course,
you should be able to search for

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information you want and
generate user friendly reports.