Question 1

What is SQL?

Accepted Answer

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a programming language used to manage data stored in relational databases, which store structured data in tables. Its syntax is easy to read, so it's easy to pick up on even if you're completely new to programming, and it's even useful for non-technical careers.

Question 2

What does SQL do?

Accepted Answer

SQL allows you to pull data from databases. It helps Data Scientists and Analysts collect and prepare data for analysis and visualization, and Marketers can use it to learn more about how different types of content perform with their audience.

Question 3

What kind of jobs can SQL get me?

Accepted Answer

Learning SQL is a must for any jobs that require (or can benefit from) working with data. This includes Back-End and Full-Stack Developers, Database Administrators, Data Scientists and Analysts, Business Analysts and Strategists, and Marketing and Sales Specialists.

Question 4

What else should I study if I am learning SQL?

Accepted Answer

If you want to learn how to work with data, consider learning Python, R, or Java after learning SQL. With Python and R, you can analyze your data for insights and visualize your findings to share them with others, and Java makes it easier to process big data.

Question 5

What do I need to know before learning SQL?

Accepted Answer

There aren't any prerequisites to learning SQL, but it helps to be familiar with databases, Microsoft Excel, and basic programming concepts (which you can learn in our Code Foundations and Analyze Data with Microsoft Excel courses).

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