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Introduction to SQL

COM SCI X 414.61

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. For those with little or no experience, this hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for updating a database.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
Online
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn how to use basic Structured Query Language to write and execute queries
  • Master SQL Data Manipulation syntax
  • Understand how to write SQL Data Definition syntax to create database objects

About this course:

Structured Query Language (SQL) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. SQL works with database programs such as Microsoft Access and SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Oracle and Sybase. This hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for individuals with little to no SQL experience. Instruction presents an overview of SQL and how to use SQL statements to retrieve and update data in a database. Students begin by creating basic select statements, which include using keywords such as SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, INSERT, WHERE, HAVING and others. The course also covers intermediate topics, such as table joins, sub-queries, aggregate functions, stored procedures, triggers, cursors and transactional processing and much more.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Windows is recommended.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Xi (Cecilia) Zhang
405134
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Erik Kellener
405135
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Xi (Cecilia) Zhang
405823
Fee:
$1,095.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
Discussion
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 2434
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Erik Kellener
405822
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself (4th Edition)
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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