The SQL for StratFin Course

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Unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making with our SQL for Strategic Finance course! Designed for finance professionals, this course will empower your use of SQL to streamline financial analysis and drive strategic insights. You'll master the essential SQL skills needed to excel in the world of strategic finance and make impactful contributions to your organization.

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Taught by a Data Engineering Professional
Over 80 years of combined experience
Taught over 250 students

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About the course

Welcome to the SQL for Strategic Finance course, a carefully crafted program designed to equip you with the essential SQL skills needed to excel in strategic finance roles. Whether you're new to SQL or looking to refine your database querying skills, this course will get you ready to handle real-world data challenges with confidence and precision.

The journey begins with the foundational concepts of SQL, from understanding basic queries to advanced data manipulation techniques. You'll learn how to extract, filter, and analyze data, which are critical skills for building accurate financial models and generating actionable insights. As you progress, you'll delve into the complexities of joining tables, and performing aggregations, empowering you to work with large datasets and uncover trends that drive key business decisions.

Course Outline

What the course will cover

Introduction to SQL
Relational Database
Basic Querying
Filtering
Joining datasets
Aggregate Functions
Manipulating data with CASE statements
Important Keywords

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Is This Course Right for You?Our Strategic Finance course welcomes individuals with strong analytical skills and a basic understanding of finance. If you have taken any accounting or finance class, or if you have experience in the following areas, you’re likely a great fit:

Investment Banking / Equity Research / Sales and Trading
Accounting/Audit
Bookkeeping
Corporate Finance
Strategy and Operations
Consulting
Data Analysis
Marketing Analysis
Economics
Risk Management

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‍If your background isn't listed, and you're comfortable with math and keen to learn, we encourage you to email us at hello@strategicfinancecareers.com or book time with an advisor to help you assess if this course is right for you.

Meet the Instructor

Lillian Hawasli

Data Engineer @ Renaissance

Lillian is a Data Engineer with over 11 years of experience in SQL. She spent most of her career as a Full Stack Software Engineer, enjoying every part of the development process primarily focusing in the EdTech space.