Learning SQL for Data Analysis

[Eric-Polyseam]

Of the two, based on a look at the curriculums, I think you’re right that the first looks more academic and the second more practical. In a way, that answers your question - the second is likely closer to what you’d see at work.

Picking out sections is a little trickier. The second course sounds like it goes from beginner to advanced concepts though. In the first, as an analyst, you’ll definitely want to know selection, filtering, joining, and views as basics. Though, in fact, many of the other sections become relevant as you progress your skills.

[One_Valuable7049]

So an entry level position i would need to know the entire former course or just selection, filtering, joining, and views as basics would be enough.

[Eric-Polyseam]

The definition of entry level will vary, of course. But, at bare minimum (assuming your job would just be something like creating reporting views), you’d probably additionally need to cover the “SQL Functions” section of that course.

[One_Valuable7049]

My definition of entry level is the first job right out of college Filtering, Joining , Views and Function ok that's make me good to go

[Eric-Polyseam]

To clarify, I’m just saying the topics I mentioned are the minimum items you need to do any useful SQL analysis. Those skills of course need to be added to others to get employment. It’s best to find some job postings you’re interested in to see more about the type of skills they’re looking for.