This hands-on course equips you with the skills to leverage SQL's powerful pivot functions to analyze and present data in a more concise and insightful manner.
The SQL Pivots class offers a comprehensive exploration of the powerful pivot operations in SQL, enabling you to transform row-based data into columnar structures. In today's data-driven world, the ability to effectively analyze and present data is crucial, and this course equips you with the skills to do just that.
The class will cover various pivot techniques, starting with simple pivots, where you'll discover how to pivot data using static column values. You'll then progress to dynamic pivots, which allow for more flexible and adaptable transformations. These techniques are particularly useful when dealing with changing data sets or when you need to automate the pivot process.
Through a series of hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain practical experience in constructing pivot queries, specifying pivot columns, defining aggregate functions, handling null values, and managing pivot table layouts. The class emphasizes a hands-on approach, ensuring that you can immediately apply your newfound knowledge in your professional or personal projects.
By the end of the SQL Pivots class, you'll have a solid foundation in pivoting and unpivoting data, enabling you to efficiently extract meaningful information from large datasets. You'll be equipped with the skills to transform data into a more structured format, facilitating better analysis and decision-making. Whether you're a data analyst, a business intelligence professional, or a database developer, this class will empower you to leverage the full potential of SQL pivots and unlock valuable insights from your data.
Austin is a Jacksonville native who graduated from The Baptist College of Florida in 2012. He previously worked as a manager in the retail service industry. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. His primary focus at Pragmatic Works is on Azure Synapse Analytics and teaching the best practices for data integration, enterprise data warehousing, and big data analytics. He also enjoys helping customers learn the ins and outs of Power BI and showing people new ways to grow their business with the Power Platform.
