Course
Intro to SQL
Every application, website, and business tool stores data. SQL is the language used to access that data.
This course shows you the fundamentals of SQL and relational databases so you can retrieve and work with data stored in any database. You’ll learn how databases are structured, how information is stored, and how to query it to pull the exact data you need quickly. With these skills, you’ll have a foundation that prepares you for more advanced work in data analytics and web development.
This course shows you the fundamentals of SQL and relational databases so you can retrieve and work with data stored in any database. You’ll learn how databases are structured, how information is stored, and how to query it to pull the exact data you need quickly. With these skills, you’ll have a foundation that prepares you for more advanced work in data analytics and web development.
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
June 18 – August 20, 2026
Th 18:00 – 21:00
Summer
1
Online
$940
Term
Summer
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$940
September 14 – November 23, 2026
Mo 18:00 – 21:00
Fall
1
Online
$985
Term
Fall
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$985
January 18 – March 22, 2027
Mo 18:00 – 21:00
Winter
1
Online
$985
Term
Winter
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$985
April 6 – June 8, 2027
Tu 18:00 – 21:00
Spring
1
Online
$985
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$985
June 22 – August 24, 2027
Tu 18:00 – 21:00
Summer
1
Online
$985
Term
Summer
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$985
Your takeaways
This course is a great way to help you:• Learn the fundamentals of SQL so you can work with structured data in any setting
• Familiarize yourself with basic database management and access so you can retrieve information efficiently
• Apply relational database management theory to better understand how data is organized and stored
• Understand database storage structures to work with any database system
• Use SQL Select to retrieve the information you need rapidly
Our approach
Through hands-on exercises led by seasoned instructors, you’ll familiarize yourself with SQL in a collaborative classroom setting. Participants should expect to spend 5-6 hours practicing between sessions to reinforce what they’ve learned in class.Who benefits the most?
• Individuals pursuing studies or employment in big data, web development, or programming who need technical skills• Students interested in advertising, animation, graphic design, or website management who want to better understand the flow of data
• Professionals in marketing, communications, or sales who want to work data more independently
• Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications and want to better understand and access the data their systems collect
• Students looking to build core database skills before pursuing studies in web programming or data analytics
CCE Loyalty Discount
Students will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They previously completed a CCE, undergraduate or graduate course at Concordia University.
- They completed a language proficiency test at CCE.
- They completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to application fees for admission to a CCE program, language proficiency test enrollment, or AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing.
