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SQL for Analytics

The single skill every data job interview tests.

SQLWindow FunctionsCTEsQuery OptimizationPostgreSQL

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About this course

SQL is still the most asked-for skill in every data interview. This course takes you from basic SELECTs to window functions, CTEs, query optimization and the patterns used by analytics teams at scale.

What you'll learn

  • Write analytical queries with joins, CTEs and window functions.
  • Optimize slow queries using EXPLAIN plans.
  • Design queries for time-series, cohort and funnel analysis.
  • Model data warehouses with fact and dimension tables.
  • Use dbt or equivalent to version and test SQL.
  • Pass SQL technical interviews confidently.

Roles this course opens up

Typical job titles that ask for this skill.

Data Analyst
Analytics Engineer
BI Developer
Data Engineer
Product Analyst
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