This is a zero to hero course on MySQL database server and MySQL workbench. There are no pre-requisites for this course. If you are looking to get acquainted with the concept of databases and queries then this is the right course for you.

Why Learn MySQL

MySQL is the world’s most popular open-source database. With its proven performance, reliability, and ease-of-use, MySQL has become the leading database choice for web-based applications, used by high profile web properties including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

We will explore best practices in database development using MySQL database server and will be building a small school management system database.

All you need is a windows machine and we will walk through setting up an environment, creating a database, creating your first table and writing queries.

At the end of this course, you should be comfortable writing queries for multiple situations and reports.

What will you learn in this course?

• Install MySQL server
• Install MySQL workbench
• Connect to an instance
• Create a database
• Reverse engineer database into data models
• Forward engineer data models into databases
• Create tables
• Run queries against tables
• General use of the MySQL workbench
• Create relationships
• Use aggregate functions to do quick mathematical operations
• Export data to excel using MySQL workbench
• Practical use of SQL

Who should take this course?

• This course is for beginners with absolutely no experience in the database.
• This course is for you if you are already comfortable with basic database operations.
• This course is for you if you feel a bit 'rusty' and need to refresh your knowledge.
• This course is for you if you want to understand design principles in database development.
• This course is for you if you are looking to learn a new database management system