SQL in a day

Learn the fundamentals of SQL in one fun-packed full-day training session.

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  • Select a date
  • Book onto your session
  • Request the day off work

Sessions run from 9.00am until 4.00pm

See below for dates and time zones

What do we cover?

Ok, so a few days before the session, I’ll send out a link to show you how to download and install PostgreSql software on your machine (Windows, Mac, Linux – doesn’t matter) and to set up the training database.

Then on the day we’ll have a lot to cover so we hit the ground running.

🔥SELECT, FROM and WHERE including complex filtering and wildcards.

🔥Table Joins

🔥Date functions

🔥The CASE statement

🔥Aggregation and grouping

🔥String handling

🔥Numeric calculations

🔥Nulls

🔥Combining datasets

And if we get time, We’ll have a look at derived tables, subqueries and CTEs.

As well as these core elements of SQL, we’ll also discuss some fundamental database principles and look at some of the theory behind working with data.

What does all this actually mean?

If you’re in a situation where maybe you’ve been hired on the basis of your Power BI or Tableau knowledge, but the role has evolved and now you need to know SQL… this one-day course will give you 90% of what you need to start amending and troubleshooting queries, even writing new ones from scratch. I say “90%”, because the other 10% just comes from practice and daily immersion in SQL.

 

If you’re applying for jobs, then this one-day course will almost certainly give you what you need to successfully navigate a job interview situation.

 

What have others said about 'SQL in a day'?

Since our first 'SQL in a day' session in April 2025, we've had some amazing feedback.
Some came to the session with zero knowledge of SQL, and left with the ability to create SQL queries. Others joined with some prior knowledge and reported an significant improvement in ability and confidence.

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Please note that these sessions are UK time, unless stated otherwise.

DateTimesSuits Location(s)Original CostDiscountYou PayAction
06/06/20259.00am - 4.00pm GMTUK, or similar time zones (+/- 1 hour)£250 GBP68%£80 GBPBook now
01/08/20259.00am - 4.00pm GMTUK, or similar time zones (+/- 1 hour)£250 GBP50%£125
03/10/20259.00am - 4.00pm GMTUK, or similar time zones (+/- 1 hour)£250 GBP0%£250 GBP
05/12/20259.00am - 4.00pm GMTUK, or similar time zones (+/- 1 hour)£250 GBP0%£250 GBP

What’s with all the discounts?

“SQL in a Day” is a brand new training offering from The BI School, so we’re initially offering huge discounts to get it up and running. 

If you check out our competition – companies like QA, Future Savvy or Noble Prog, you’ll see that these courses cost anything from £850 to over £2000.

In the meantime, we want to get as many people attending our courses, leaving great reviews and letting the world know that you don’t need to pay silly money for really good quality SQL training.

At The B.I. School our focus is on accessibility, we’d like our training to be open to all sorts of people.

Free e-book for all attendees (when you leave an honest review)

In 2025, I published my book - 'Ten Simple Steps to master SQL' and it has had over ten thousand downloads to date. Sign up to 'SQL in a day' and you get a copy, completely free.