In this course you'll work with TechMart's real-world dataset to apply advanced SQL techniques and extract meaningful business insights that drive decision-making. The course begins with industry expert perspectives on data science practices before guiding you through a structured analytical framework that transforms business questions into powerful SQL solutions.
Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge
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Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, you'll learn about the TechMart real-world data challenge. Beginning with valuable insights from an industry data scientist, you'll establish a structured analytical framework that transforms business questions into actionable queries. The module guides you through the professional analytics workflow—from initial data exploration to developing a comprehensive analysis report that showcases your SQL mastery.
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1 video3 readings
In this module, you'll tackle a comprehensive real-world data analysis challenge. Working with the TechMart retail dataset, you'll utilize your SQL skills to clean messy data, craft complex queries, and generate actionable business insights. You'll apply advanced techniques like window functions and CTEs, optimize query performance, and leverage AI tools to enhance your workflow. You’ll build a complete data analysis report, encompassing the project from initial data exploration to final presentation of findings. This project simulates real-world data analysis, giving you both a portfolio piece and practical experience solving business problems.
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1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab
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