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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this comprehensive course, you will master SQL and its application in data analysis, equipping you with the essential skills to extract valuable insights from databases. Beginning with foundational database concepts, you'll progress through various SQL commands and queries, focusing on real-world problem-solving. You'll learn to create and manage databases, tables, and schemas while understanding key concepts such as primary and foreign keys, indexes, and partitions. The course is structured in two levels. Level 1 covers essential database operations, from data retrieval using SELECT queries to complex filtering and sorting techniques. In Level 2, you’ll advance into combining data from multiple tables, working with subqueries, and applying window functions for in-depth analysis. By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in using SQL for data manipulation, transformation, and analysis. This course is ideal for aspiring data analysts and anyone looking to gain practical SQL skills. There are no specific prerequisites, though basic understanding of data structures will be helpful. This course is suitable for beginners and those looking to enhance their data analysis toolkit.