Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

  • Definition of SQL
  • Capabilities of SQL
  • Standards in SQL
  • Uses of SQL for government operations and data management

  • Module 2: SQL Query Commands

  • Create Table [Data Types, Table Format, Key Format]
  • Insert Data [Single Record to Multiple Records]
  • Insert Into [Single Record to Multiple Records]
  • Select Statement
  • Select Statements with Conditions
  • Select Statements with Subqueries


Module 3: Querying with Unions

  • Rules and Applications of Union for government data integration
  • Rules and Applications of Union All for comprehensive data retrieval


Module 4: Calculation and Computation in SQL

  • Utilizing special queries such as:
  1. SUM
  2. AVERAGE (AVE)
  3. MINIMUM (MIN)
  4. MAXIMUM (MAX)
  5. Other computational procedures for data extraction in government databases

Module 5: Entity Relationship Diagrams

  • Table Relationships for efficient data organization
  • Properly breaking down a single table into multiple tables for government datasets
  • Creating tables with relationships to enhance data integrity
  • Improving the performance of data selection using Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)


Module 6: Table Joins with Two Tables

  • Full Join Tables for comprehensive data retrieval
  • Inner Join Tables for intersecting data sets
  • Left Join Tables for inclusive data queries
  • Right Join Tables for complementary data retrieval


Module 7: Combination of Joins with Multiple Tables

  • Using three or more tables with mixed joins (left, right, full, inner) for complex government data analysis
  • Guidelines to follow when joining multiple tables in government databases

Module 8: SQL Transactions for Government Operations

  • Definition of an SQL Transaction
  • Uses of SQL Transactions in government applications
  1. SQL Transactions when selecting data to ensure data consistency
  2. SQL Transactions, Rollback, and Commit operations for reliable data management
  • SQL Transaction ACID Properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability)

NOTE:

  • Hands-on exercises will be provided for each module to test the understanding of participants on the topics.
  • PowerPoint slides will be distributed at the conclusion of the training.
  • SQL queries from the lessons will be provided after the training session.
  • An unanswered and answered version of the exercises will be given after the completion of the training to aid in further learning and review.

Requirements

For government professionals, a foundational understanding of SQL querying or equivalent knowledge is essential. This ensures effective data management and analysis in support of public sector workflows and governance.
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