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Course Syllabus

Course Title: Certificate in MY SQL (Skill Development )

Course Duration: 3 Months

Course Objectives :

Provide a comprehensive understanding of SQL and its applications.
Equip students with the skills needed to manage and manipulate databases efficiently.
Foster self-employment opportunities by enabling students to create, maintain, and optimize databases for small businesses and startups.
Enhance career growth prospects in IT, data management, and business analytics.

Course Overview

This 3-month, part-time course introduces students to the fundamentals of SQL, leading up to advanced querying techniques. The course is tailored for Indian students aiming to achieve proficiency in database management for self-employment or career advancement. The syllabus emphasizes practical skills, real-world projects, and scenarios encountered by Indian businesses.

Teaching Methodology

Interactive Lectures: Conceptual clarity using engaging presentations and discussions.
Hands-on Practice: Guided practice sessions with real-time problem-solving.
Assignments: Weekly tasks and mini-projects for practical exposure.
Project Work: Capstone project to apply learned skills in a real-world context.
Assessments: Periodic tests to track progress and reinforce learning.
Customized Content: Adaptable based on learners’ specific needs and regional relevance.

Importance for Career Growth and Self-Employment

Career Growth: SQL skills are essential for careers in IT, software development, business analytics, and data science.
Self-Employment: Learn to design and maintain databases for small businesses, e-commerce platforms, or freelance projects.
Adaptability: SQL's versatility ensures opportunities across industries like banking, education, and retail.

Syllabus Content

Month 1: Foundational Database Concepts

Module 1: Introduction to SQL

What is SQL?
History and importance of SQL.
SQL dialects and standards.

Module 2: Retrieving Data

SELECT statement basics.
Retrieving data from a single table.
Aliasing columns and tables.
Filtering rows with the WHERE clause.

Module 3: Updating Data

UPDATE statement for modifying existing data.
Changing multiple rows with a single query.
Using subqueries in updates.

Month 2: Data Manipulation and Querying Techniques

Module 4: Inserting Data

INSERT statement for adding new data.
Inserting data into specific columns.
Copying data from one table to another.

Module 5: Deleting Data

DELETE statement for removing data.
Deleting specific rows based on conditions.
Truncating a table.

Module 6: Sorting and Filtering Data

Sorting data with ORDER BY.
Ascending and descending order.
Using DISTINCT to filter unique values.

Module 7: Advanced Filtering

Combining conditions with AND and OR.
Using parentheses for complex filtering.
NULL values and IS NULL/IS NOT NULL.

Month 3: Advanced SQL and Practical Applications

Module 8: Grouping Data

GROUP BY clause for data aggregation.
Aggregating functions (SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, MAX).
HAVING clause for filtering grouped data.

Module 9: SQL Functions

Common SQL functions (e.g., CONCAT, UPPER, LOWER, SUBSTRING).
Mathematical functions (e.g., ROUND, CEIL, FLOOR).
Date and time functions.

Module 10: Joining Tables

INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN.
Self-joins and cross joins.
Joining multiple tables.

Module 11: Managing Tables

Creating and altering tables.
Adding, modifying, and dropping columns.
Renaming tables.

Final Project

Objective: Build a fully functional database system for a small business scenario.
Examples:
- E-commerce product database.
- Employee and payroll management system.
- Inventory and sales tracking for a retail store.
Evaluation: Presentation and report submission.

This syllabus provides a clear roadmap to learning SQL for career and entrepreneurial success, with content flexibility to suit regional and learner-specific requirements.