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Even if you are a complete beginner!
If you are a complete SQL beginner looking to break into Data Analytics but don't know how, let me tell you the single most important factor that helped me land my first role in Data Analytics quite early on in my career, which also gave me a massive pay rise...
Solving real-world problems with SQL
I was not yet an analyst of any sort back then and I was definitely not the most experienced candidate for the analytics role that I was applying for, but I was able to show how I had used my basic database knowledge to semi-automate time-consuming manual processes and significantly reduce cost to the business.
When I say "basic database knowledge", I really mean it! All I did was write a very simple SQL query with basic filters and joins to extract some data from the database. That's as basic as it can get! So, the employers were definitely not super impressed by my SQL knowledge or experience (as I only knew the very basics). Rather, they were really impressed by how I was able to use my basic SQL knowledge to derive real, quantifiable business benefit.
So it was my real-world application of SQL, however basic or simple, that made the difference. That role was the biggest break in my career and it led me to a six-figure salary in my next role. Today I want to show you how you can do it too!
Hi, I am Shafi! I have worked in analytical roles for over a decade and SQL has been an essential tool for me throughout my career. I have end-to-end experience with SQL databases from creating and maintaining databases to querying, extracting and analysing data in order to derive actionable insights. As most of my learning was practical and on-the-job, I know exactly which topics SQL beginners should focus on that will give them the greatest, fastest and most immediate practical benefit for an entry level data analytics role.
With the explosion of data in today's digital age, there has never been a higher demand for data professionals who can derive meaningful and actionable insights from real-world data.
If you're looking for a six-figure job that is also highly satifsfying and fulfilling, data analytics is a great career choice!
In my job, literally millions of dollars worth of business decisions are made based on reports and insights that I provide (no exaggeration!).
Imagine having a career where:
You love what you do
You make a real impact to the organisation you work for
You are highly valued for your skills
And you are financially rewarded with a six-figure salary
If you want such a rewarding career in data analytics, SQL is the first step towards your goal!
SQL skills are highly in demand and SQL jobs are highly paid. Check out what some of the major tech magazines are saying:
As you can see, SQL will boost your chances of getting an analytics role with a healthy paycheck.
But if you're a SQL beginner with no prior job experience in data analytics, how can you demonstrate real-world experience to potential employers?
This is a question that I often hear many beginners ask. If you're one of them, I've got good news for you!
If you don't already have relevant job experience, the best way to demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills with SQL is by completing real-world projects.
You may be wondering how you can work on projects when you are just starting to learn SQL. Should you not be learning SQL first and then worry about real-world projects?
This is the #1 mistake that beginners make.
They spend lots of hours and pour tonnes of money into online courses thinking these courses will get them their first analytics job.
Here are the three biggest problems with online SQL courses:
Most courses dump a lot of information on beginners which can get overwhelming for them. Yes every topic is important in their own place but not every topic is of immediate benefit and relevance to someone just starting out in SQL.
Most courses don't provide much real-world practice leaving students unable to apply SQL to real-world scenarios.
Being just a bunch of pre-recorded videos, online courses provide very little to no live interaction with the instructor and the opportunity to get real-time feedback. Students end up wasting a lot of time trying to figure things out on their own.
It's hardly surprising then that online courses in general have a very low completion rate!
If you have been doing SQL courses or just learning from free online resources and still have no real-world projects to present to potential employers, you are wasting your time and money!
Instead, these are the 3 steps that you need to take right now in order to significantly improve your chances of landing your first data analytics job in the shortest possible time:
Focus on a handful of the most widely applicable SQL techniques that will give you the greatest and immediate practical benefit.
As you continue to learn, apply your knowledge to real-world problems by completing projects that you can share with your network and potential employers.
Save yourself time and headache by finding a mentor who can give you personal attention, guide you in your learning journey and answer your questions so you're not left scratching your head when you get stuck.
By taking these 3 steps, you will significantly boost your chances of getting that data analytics job that you've been dreaming of!
You can start taking these steps today with my hands-on SQL training program:
Master SQL with 3 real-world projects
This program will take you from a complete beginner to an advanced SQL user who can practically apply SQL to answer real-world questions. After completing the projects, you will be able to write relatively complex queries involving joins, subqueries and window functions. And the best thing is that it will take you only 5 days or less to complete the projects (if you spend around 2 hrs/day) so you can be ready to confidently show off your practical SQL experience with real-world data in your next job interview.
What are databases and how they are used today
How is SQL used to extract data from databases
The 11 most essential SQL techniques that will give you the greatest and most immediate practical benefit as a beginner. That way you focus on what is most important without getting overwhelmed with unnecessary details.
3 real-world projects that will train you to solve complex problems with SQL by breaking them down into smaller, manageable parts. In other words, you'll learn to think like a SQL expert!
A free, easy-to-use program that you can use to create databases and continue to complete real-world projects even after you have completed this program
How to come up with interesting project ideas
Where to find your data for free
How to easily load your data into a database table without having to write a single line of code
I have been helping beginners like you complete real-world projects in a step-by-step manner that is easy for beginners to understand and follow. Here is what some of my students are saying...
Good job
His tutorial and approach to solving data analyst problem using sql is awesome and concise. Well structured step and easy to understand.
Great Job. His SQL teaching material is well simplified for a beginner to understand and also code.
Thank you Shafi for taking your time to explain SQL in a way a beginner will understand.
The contents are simplified and well explained. Kudos to him for making learning so easy and flexible.
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Learn the 11 most essential SQL query techniques in a hands-on, easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner. ($57 Value)
Database files with preloaded datasets
Downloadable database files with preloaded real-world datasets so you can get practising SQL right away without having to waste time finding and loading your data ($50 Value)
3 real-world projects with code-along videos
Apply the SQL techniques that you have learnt to three challenging, real-world projects and learn to think like a SQL expert. Follow me along in the code-along videos and watch how I tackle each project. ($105 Value)
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Don't stop practising after completing this program. Learn how to continue to work on SQL projects with real-world data in 5 easy steps! This book will save you a lot of money as you will essentially learn how to practise SQL for free without having to pay for access to practice databases. ($27 Value)
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As I said earlier, a critical aspect of learning that is missing in most online courses is direct, live interaction with the instructor. But I won't leave you scratching your head if you get stuck. Therefore, you can claim a free live class with me when you sign up for this SQL training program today. Imagine being able to ask your questions and get real-time feedback from someone who has about a decade and half worth of SQL experience! Imagine how much time and effort that's going to save you.
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($220 Value)
Ask your questions and get real-time feedback. If you get stuck with a query, you can share your screen and let me debug your script! This live class alone will save you hours of your time so you can get on with learning SQL without having to keep googling solutions when you get stuck.
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I'm sure that you are definitely going to get a tonne of benefits from this program! You will be writing some advanced SQL queries to solve challenging projects in as little as 5 days (in fact one of my students did it in just 3 days)! But if for any reason, or no reason at all, you want your money back, you can ask for a refund within 30 days. So there is absolutely no risk on you.
As you can tell from the price, I will not be able to offer this program including the live class at such a low price for too long. You will not find SQL courses with live student-teacher interaction at this price. So grab the offer while it lasts!
Besides, I'm offering a 30 day money back guarantee, which means you can go through the learning materials multiple times over, attend the live class, complete the projects and after that if, for whatever reason, you still want a refund within 30 days, you will get your money back no questions asked. So click below to get started!
If you are still hesitant for some reason, just ask yourself this question:
What would it mean for you to be able to confidently demonstrate your real-world experience with SQL projects to potential employers? Would it not significantly boost your chances of getting your first data analytics role?
Once you enter the world of data analytics with your first analyst role, there is no looking back! You will be amazed at how much you can learn on the job in such a short time. No amount of online courses, can give you the same value as on-the-job experience. And as your experience grows, you can move on to better jobs, work for bigger companies, and demand higher pay!
There is a lot of demand for data professionals and companies are willing to pay handsomely for data skills. This is the time to grab the opportunity. You can set yourself apart from the crowd when applying for jobs with the knowledge and skills you will gain from this SQL training program.
If you just spend a couple of hours each day, for the next 5 days, you can demonstrate to potential employers how you have applied advanced SQL techniques such as joins, subqueries and window functions to answer real-world questions. These projects will serve as proof that not only do you know SQL, but also that you can think analytically and solve complex problems with SQL.
The value that you will get from this program is multiple times more than its price. It may well change the course of your career in the direction that you've been dreaming of, which is priceless!
So click the button below and let's get started. I'll see you on the other side!
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