SQL for Analysts

Are you ready to stop guessing and start understanding data?
Whether you're transitioning from Excel, diving into data analytics, prepping for a new job or following on from the previous books. SQL for Analysts! is your beginner-friendly guide to becoming data-savvy.

What You’ll Learn:

• ✅ How to install and use MySQL + online editors (no setup required!)
• ✅ Writing SQL queries from scratch – select, filter, sort, join, group, and more
• ✅ Cleaning, preparing, and analyzing data using SQL
• ✅ How to build mini dashboards and export data to Power BI or Tableau
• ✅ 3 real-world projects: hospital analytics, sales insights, website metrics

Hands-On Chapters:

• Chapter 1: Getting Started with SQL & MySQL Workbench
• Chapter 2: Understanding Databases, Tables & Keys
• Chapter 3–5: Writing Queries, Joining Tables, and Grouping Data
• Chapter 6–8: Subqueries, Cleaning, & Data Prep
• Chapter 9: Reporting & Dashboard Tools
• Chapter 10: Real Projects (Sales, Healthcare, Web)
• Chapter 11: Next Steps for Power Users
• Appendix: Quick-Reference SQL Cheat Sheet 💡

Who This Book is For:

• Beginners with zero coding experience
• Analysts moving beyond Excel or Google Sheets
• Students or career changers looking to break into data roles
• Anyone building dashboards, reporting tools, or exploring BI

Learn by Doing:

✔️ Step-by-step tutorials
✔️ Practice challenges in every chapter
✔️ Sample databases and downloadable resources included

No fluff. Just clear, practical SQL knowledge that builds your confidence and gets you job-ready.