Track of the Season: SQL from A to Z in MySQL

Do you feel the spring already? Everything is in full bloom at this time of the year. Why shouldn’t it be the same with your career? You just need to water it with a new skill. Here is the brilliant SQL from A to Z in MySQL track, our Track of the Season. In this article, I answer common questions about this awesome set of online MySQL courses.

Why should you care about relational databases at all? Well, if you found this blog, you probably already know how important data is in today's world. You've heard analyzing data gives companies an advantage over the competition. The conclusions and the insights are often the basis of strategic decisions made by managers.

Or perhaps you already do some analysis today. For example, maybe you are a business analyst and want to expand your skillset with SQL. Great decision! SQL is a skill that lets you analyze, manipulate and manage data better and faster. It has been a standard in IT and business for several decades, and it is still gaining in popularity today.

Join professionals around the world who use MySQL queries in their day-to-day work. Learn SQL, understand how to write MySQL reports, and use your knowledge to achieve your business goals.

What do you need to do this? A good online MySQL course. Here are some for you!

An SQL Track? What Is That?

I know how difficult it is to learn something. Often, you want to learn but don't know how to start or what steps to take. We have created our tracks to solve this problem for those who want to learn SQL.

If you browse through the LearnSQL.com offerings, you find you can do each SQL course separately. It is perfect for quick assimilation of knowledge on a given topic. Maybe you want to learn Window Functions in MySQL, or maybe you are just looking for a place to practice writing MySQL queries. Single courses are good for this.

Most users want more after taking one course. So, they reach for our SQL tracks, i.e., sets of interactive online SQL courses. They are structured so that you delve into each subsequent SQL topic painlessly and smoothly. It couldn't be easier!

LearnSQL.com is the best place to learn SQL. Other eLearning platforms offer online courses in a variety of fields. We focus on SQL; that is our passion and what we do best. So, if you want to enter the world of databases or are looking for courses that help you spread your wings, you've come to the right place.

We have many SQL tracks. Would you like to learn more about Advanced SQL? Or you may not want to limit yourself to just Standard SQL. If your company uses a specific SQL dialect, we have something for you also. You can learn MySQL, MS SQL Server, or PostgreSQL. Pretty good, right?

We choose an SQL Track from time to time as our Track of the Season. Here are some of our previous Tracks of the Season:

• Creating Database Structure. This is a brilliant set of courses for anyone who wants to be able to process large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. Interested? Read about it here.
• SQL from A to Z. This is our flagship SQL track and our most frequently selected set of courses. It's a complete hands-on experience that makes you an advanced database user, even if you haven't worked in IT before. Learn more about it in this article.

We make sure our online SQL courses are the best in the world. Each one is developed by experts. You won’t find fluff in these courses – only the most essential things to learn and practice in SQL. My friend Agnieszka describes the process of working on interactive SQL courses on LearnSQL.com in her article Behind the Scenes at LearnSQL.com.

Why Should You Learn MySQL?

Let's start with the basics. MySQL is one of the most popular databases in the world. It has stayed one of the top three in many studies and developer surveys for years, sharing the podium with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server. For more information, see The Most Popular Databases for 2024.

In short, MySQL is one of the best solutions of this type ever created. Although I have been professing my boundless love for PostgreSQL in my articles for a long time, I must admit MySQL is also brilliant.

It first appeared on the market in 1995 and has been steadily gaining in popularity since then. MySQL was the first open-source database. It has been developed by the Internet community over the years, and it has even gained the support of the Oracle Company, the IT giant.

MySQL has everything you need for your project. If you have never worked with it, start your adventure with SQL Basics in MySQL or with our Track of the Season. It will pay off for you. Not only do you gain new skills but also a chance to change jobs or get promoted.

What’s in the Track “SQL from A to Z in MySQL”?

This SQL Track consists of 7 interactive SQL courses. It includes a total of 788 exercises for you to master all the essential topics related to writing queries in MySQL.

The seven online MySQL courses in this track are:

• SQL Basics in MySQL. Learn the basics and start your MySQL journey here. No previous IT experience is required.
• Common MySQL Functions. Learn how to use the most common MySQL 5 and MySQL 8 functions, including MySQL text functions, MySQL numeric functions, and MySQL date functions. Write MySQL queries like a pro!
• How to INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE Data in MySQL. Take the next step and learn how to add, change, and remove data in MySQL using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE
• Creating Basic SQL Reports in MySQL. Learn how to build MySQL reports that track and analyze key performance metrics with this interactive course.
• Window Functions in MySQL 8. MySQL window functions are essential for doing modern data analysis. Learn how to use them to take your analysis skills to the next level.
• Recursive Queries in MySQL 8. Do you want to be able to process trees and graphs in MySQL? Learn how to write recursive queries and start being awesome.
• GROUP BY Extensions in MySQL. Learn how to use GROUP BY extensions such as ROLLUP in MySQL.

We estimate it takes around 40 hours to complete all tasks in this SQL Track.

Our SQL courses are interactive. You write real MySQL queries and watch them work immediately. Everything happens in our online console, so you don't need to install anything on your computer. All you need is your favorite browser.

Find useful tips on learning methods in these articles:

• How to Learn SQL Faster
• 5 Reasons You Might Fail to Learn SQL

Who Should Take This Track?

We created this SQL Track for people who will be leveraging the power of MySQL daily. Do you dream of becoming a data analyst or a business analyst? Or maybe you are one already, looking to extend your skillset with MySQL to analyze data more efficiently, draw better conclusions, and refine your skills. SQL from A to Z in MySQL is for you!

This track is also a great way to extend your employees' skills. Are you an entrepreneur or a team manager? Would you like to help your team develop? See how our courses can help your business.

Ready to Get Started With MySQL?

Ready to dive into MySQL? If so, you couldn't have found a better place. Online SQL courses and our SQL Track of The Season are the best way to learn it. We also give you a lot of practical exercises, so you are ready to work on your own projects after completing our courses.

Remember to subscribe to the LearnSQL.com blog. Here, you find a whole lot of interesting articles that further broaden your horizons and improve the learning process.

If you’re worried the knowledge gained here would be useful only in MySQL, fret not! Most of what you learn here applies also to other DBMSs such as PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server. Just check for minor differences in syntax in the documentation of each database.

Now that you’ve read this article, I think you already know how important it is for you to learn to harness the power of MySQL. This is one of those skills that really pay off.

Start learning SQL now and join other data-driven professionals!