Course overview
As organisations collect and manage increasing volumes of data, the ability to query and analyse information effectively has never been more important. For professionals already familiar with SQL basics, the Advanced Querying Microsoft SQL Server course provides the next step in mastering Transact-SQL (T-SQL) and using it to unlock deeper insights and improve data-driven decision making.
This course builds on foundational querying skills, introducing advanced techniques for joining tables, managing complex queries, working with subqueries, and applying functions. You will also learn how to optimise performance, write efficient queries, and handle advanced data manipulation.
Delivered by expert instructors with years of experience in SQL Server development and administration, this training balances practical exercises with expert-led demonstrations. You will work through real-world scenarios, ensuring you gain the skills needed to tackle complex querying tasks in professional environments.
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By the end of the course, you will be confident in writing advanced T-SQL queries, optimising performance, and applying best practices to manage data effectively in SQL Server. This knowledge provides a strong foundation for progressing into database administration, development, or business intelligence.
Course highlights
- Expert-led training by experienced SQL Server specialists
- Hands-on exercises to reinforce advanced T-SQL skills
- Learn advanced joins, subqueries, and common table expressions (CTEs)
- Explore window functions for advanced data analysis
- Understand grouping, ranking, and aggregation techniques
- Optimise queries for performance and efficiency
- Manage advanced data manipulation using T-SQL
- Real-world examples and case studies throughout
- Certificate of completion to validate your achievement
- Progression pathway to further SQL Server administration or BI training
Why you should attend
This course is designed for professionals who already have basic SQL querying knowledge and want to develop advanced skills that will increase their impact at work. By attending, you will:
- Expand your SQL expertise: Move beyond simple SELECT statements to complex queries that extract, transform, and analyse data.
- Improve data analysis: Learn advanced techniques for working with large datasets and extracting meaningful insights.
- Enhance career opportunities: Advanced SQL skills are highly valued across IT, data analysis, finance, and business intelligence roles.
- Write efficient queries: Discover how to optimise queries for better performance and scalability.
- Gain hands-on experience: Work through exercises that reflect real-world scenarios, preparing you for the challenges you’ll face in your role.
- Learn from experts: Benefit from the guidance of trainers with deep SQL Server expertise and practical industry knowledge.
With advanced querying skills, you can provide more value to your organisation by working confidently with complex datasets and supporting data-driven decisions.
Who should attend
The Advanced Querying Microsoft SQL Server course is ideal for:
- Database developers and administrators seeking to deepen their T-SQL skills
- Data analysts and business analysts working with SQL Server
- IT professionals responsible for data management and reporting
- Business intelligence professionals who need advanced query skills
- Anyone with basic SQL knowledge who wants to advance to more complex querying
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Entry requirements
Prerequisite: Delegates should already have experience writing basic SQL queries, such as those covered in the Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL course.
Exam
There is no exam requirement for this course.
Learning objectives
To provide more advanced coding skills for those already familiar with using basic Transact-SQL or as a follow-on course for those who have previously attended the Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL course.
Syllabus – key points
What you’ll learn
Learn how to run efficient, complex queries with advanced Transact-SQL features such as windowing functions, pivoting, indexing strategies, metadata extraction and performance tuning for large-scale data environments. Develop the skills to write optimised SQL that delivers faster results and supports smarter decision-making.
Simplifying logic with table expressions
Master the use of table expressions to make your SQL code more readable, maintainable and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify complex logic by structuring it into manageable components using views, inline table-valued functions and derived tables. These techniques are especially valuable when working with nested queries or building solutions that need to adapt to evolving data requirements.
Advanced analytics with windowing functions
Unlock new analytical capabilities in your SQL queries by using windowing functions. You’ll learn how to apply ranking, aggregate and offset functions to perform row-by-row calculations without disrupting the structure of your result set. This includes identifying patterns, calculating running totals, comparing values across rows, and segmenting data into logical partitions.
Optimising performance with indexes and metadata
Deepen your understanding of indexing and metadata to improve the efficiency of your SQL queries. You’ll explore different index types, including filtered indexes and those applied to views, and learn how each can influence performance. In addition, you’ll work with metadata using both information_schema and system views, gaining the ability to retrieve and interpret schema details and support database troubleshooting.
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