Online Course
ChatGPT for SQL Beginners

Write SQL queries instantly with ChatGPT. Prompt effectively, explore databases, and extract insights—all using free tools.

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  • Institute of Analytics
  • The Association of Data Scientists
  • E-Learning Quality Network
  • European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation
  • Global Association of Online Trainers and Examiners

Skill level:

Basic

Duration:

1 hour
  • Lessons (1 hour)
  • Practice exams (20 minutes)

CPE credits:

2
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What you learn

  • Prompt ChatGPT to write and explain SQL queries for real-world tasks.
  • Extract meaningful insights from relational databases in minutes.
  • Troubleshoot and improve SQL queries with ChatGPT's assistance.
  • Calculate key metrics, such as revenue, order count, or customer activity.
  • Work efficiently with MySQL Workbench.
  • Collaborate with AI responsibly and securely.

Topics & tools

Prompt EngineeringRelational DatabasesMySQL queryChatGPTSQLAIConversational AIData AnalysisSql

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Course OVERVIEW

Description

CPE Credits: 2 Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

In the age of AI, you no longer need weeks of SQL training to work with data. With ChatGPT as your assistant, you can start querying databases instantly—even with zero coding experience.

This course teaches you how to collaborate with ChatGPT to write SQL queries, explore relational databases, and extract insights fast. Instead of memorizing syntax, you’ll learn to describe your goals clearly and prompt ChatGPT effectively—letting the AI handle the technical heavy lifting while you focus on results. As you progress, you'll naturally begin learning SQL through hands-on practice. You’ll also get familiar with ethical and security practices, such as what to consider when uploading data into ChatGPT.

There are no extra costs to get started—you’ll be using the free versions of ChatGPT and MySQL Workbench. Best of all, the course doesn’t stop at writing queries; it teaches you how to analyze the results—transforming tasks that once took days into ones you can finish in minutes. If SQL has ever felt overwhelming, this course provides a fast, practical, and effective solution by turning ChatGPT into your personal database assistant.

Start mastering SQL through conversation—in under an hour.

Prerequisites

  • Access to ChatGPT
  • Any SQL environment (such as SQLite, MySQL Workbench, or an online SQL editor).

Curriculum

35 lessons 10 exercises 2 exams
  • 1. Introduction
    5 min

    Discover how ChatGPT can help you write queries and what you’ll gain from this course.

    5 min

    Discover how ChatGPT can help you write queries and what you’ll gain from this course.

    Who is this course for? Free
    What is SQL, and why do you need it? Free
    What is ChatGPT, and why is it your fastest way to write SQL? Free
    What you’ll learn by the end of this course? Free
  • 2. Setting Up The Evironment
    18 min

    Learn how to install MySQL and MySQL Workbench, load a database, and navigate the essential tools we'll be using.

    18 min

    Learn how to install MySQL and MySQL Workbench, load a database, and navigate the essential tools we'll be using.

    SQL, MySQL, and MySQL Workbench Free
    Installing MySQL Free
    Installing MySQL on macOS and Unix systems
    Setting up a connection
    Loading a database
    Exercise
    Where does data in databases come from?
    Navigating the MySQL Workbench interface
  • 3. Observing Your Data
    7 min

    Learn how to find tables in a database, explore their contents, and ask MySQL Workbench to show you the data you need.

    7 min

    Learn how to find tables in a database, explore their contents, and ask MySQL Workbench to show you the data you need.

    Where to find your tables
    How to look at table’s content?
    How tables are structured and connected: rows, columns, keys
    What is a query?
    Exercise
  • 4. ChatGPT as a Query Assistant
    11 min

    Turn ChatGPT into your personal SQL assistant and discover how to work with it effectively to minimize errors and ensure accurate results.

    11 min

    Turn ChatGPT into your personal SQL assistant and discover how to work with it effectively to minimize errors and ensure accurate results.

    How to create a ChatGPT account
    Navigating the ChatGPT interface
    Asking ChatGPT to become your SQL assistant
    Describing your tables to ChatGPT
    Exercise
    Asking ChatGPT for an SQL query
    Explaining the query with ChatGPT
    Receiving an error and correcting mistakes with ChatGPT
    Exercise
  • 5. Getting the Data You Need
    15 min

    Learn the art of prompt engineering to generate advanced SQL queries by clearly stating your goals. Gain a solid understanding of SQL and how to collaborate with ChatGPT efficiently.

    15 min

    Learn the art of prompt engineering to generate advanced SQL queries by clearly stating your goals. Gain a solid understanding of SQL and how to collaborate with ChatGPT efficiently.

    Filtering your results by date and conditions
    Grouping data to see totals and summaries
    Getting data from multiple tables: JOINs
    Spotting inconsistencies and improving prompts
    Exercise
    Types of JOINs
    Saving and reusing your prompts and queries
    Exporting your data
    Exercise
  • 6. Complete Data Analysis Example: Product Orders
    12 min

    Jump into a real-world data analysis project and learn how to uncover key business insights using ChatGPT—completing tasks in minutes that once took days.

    12 min

    Jump into a real-world data analysis project and learn how to uncover key business insights using ChatGPT—completing tasks in minutes that once took days.

    Which customers placed orders?
    How many orders did each customer place?
    Which are the most bought products?
    How much revenue are we making each month?
    How much we are selling in each country?
    Getting business insights from ChatGPT using CSV files
    Practice exam
  • 7. Course exam
    30 min
    30 min
    Course exam

Free lessons

Who is this course for?

1.1 Who is this course for?

2 min

What is SQL, and why do you need it?

1.2 What is SQL, and why do you need it?

1 min

What is ChatGPT, and why is it your fastest way to write SQL?

1.3 What is ChatGPT, and why is it your fastest way to write SQL?

1 min

What you’ll learn by the end of this course?

1.4 What you’ll learn by the end of this course?

1 min

SQL, MySQL, and MySQL Workbench

2.1 SQL, MySQL, and MySQL Workbench

2 min

Installing MySQL

2.2 Installing MySQL

4 min

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ACCREDITED certificates

Craft a resume and LinkedIn profile you’re proud of—featuring certificates recognized by leading global institutions.

Earn CPE-accredited credentials that showcase your dedication, growth, and essential skills—the qualities employers value most.

  • Institute of Analytics
  • The Association of Data Scientists
  • E-Learning Quality Network
  • European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation
  • Global Association of Online Trainers and Examiners

Certificates are included with the Self-study learning plan.

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How it WORKS

  • Lessons
  • Exercises
  • Projects
  • Practice exams
  • AI mock interviews

Lessons

Learn through short, simple lessons—no prior experience in AI or data science needed.

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Exercises

Reinforce your learning with mini recaps, hands-on coding, flashcards, fill-in-the-blank activities, and other engaging exercises.

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Projects

Tackle real-world AI and data science projects—just like those faced by industry professionals every day.

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Practice exams

Track your progress and solidify your knowledge with regular practice exams.

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AI mock interviews

Prep for interviews with real-world tasks, popular questions, and real-time feedback.

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