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SQL SERVER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

SQL SERVER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

03 MonthsOnline / OfflineIntermediateACLM CertificationACLM Certification
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SQL Server Development Training providing an In-class dedicated cloud based system for your sole use Employing Transact-SQL and the graphical tools Upgrading SQL Server 2022 and 2025 databases Implementing security for logins, databases and objects Restoring a database to point-of-failure Repairing database corruption Building a database maintenance plan.
COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

SQL Server Development Training is a 03-month, intermediate-level programme by ACLM Institute of Professional Studies. It develops practical capability in Microsoft SQL Server 2025, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Transact-SQL (T-SQL), relational database design, querying, data modification, programmability, integrity, transactions, concurrency and query performance. The course is delivered through instructor-led, live one-on-one online training and includes notes, assignments and ebooks. The listed fee is INR 25,000.01.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

SQL Server development requires more than writing basic queries. This course follows a structured path from relational database concepts and design to advanced querying, stored procedures, triggers, functions, transactions, concurrency and performance analysis. Learners practise using SQL Server development tools and work through a practical SQL Server development project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 fundamentals and sample databases
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Object Explorer
  • T-SQL syntax, batches, scripts and categories of SQL statements
  • Relational database concepts, keys and normalisation including 1NF, 2NF and 3NF
  • Logical data modelling, table design, data types and database diagrams
  • SELECT statements, aliases, DISTINCT, CASE, filtering, sorting and pagination
  • Aggregate functions, GROUP BY, HAVING and analytical ranking functions
  • Inner, outer, cross and self joins for multi-table querying
  • INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and MERGE operations
  • Self-contained and correlated subqueries
  • Derived tables, common table expressions, views and table-valued functions
  • UNION, UNION ALL, EXCEPT, INTERSECT and APPLY
  • Primary key, foreign key, check and uniqueness constraints
  • Stored procedures, parameters, functions and T-SQL programmability
  • DML and DDL triggers using INSERTED and DELETED tables
  • Temporary tables, table variables, tempdb, FILESTREAM, SPARSE and spatial data types
  • Transactions, TRY...CATCH exception handling, locks, isolation levels and deadlocks
  • Window functions, PIVOT, UNPIVOT and grouping sets
  • Query performance factors, Database Engine Tuning Advisor and performance data
SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

  • Use SSMS, Object Explorer and SQL Server development tools
  • Create and modify databases, tables, constraints and database diagrams
  • Write readable and logically structured T-SQL queries
  • Retrieve and combine data from multiple tables using appropriate joins
  • Filter, sort, group and aggregate data accurately
  • Use ranking, offset, aggregate and other window functions
  • Insert, update, delete and merge data while considering integrity
  • Build subqueries, CTEs, views and table-valued functions
  • Create and execute parameterised stored procedures
  • Design triggers and understand INSERTED and DELETED virtual tables
  • Apply transactions with BEGIN, COMMIT and ROLLBACK
  • Handle T-SQL errors with TRY...CATCH blocks
  • Work with SQL Server data types including date/time, decimal, FILESTREAM and spatial types
  • Analyse query performance and use available tuning and debugging tools
  • Apply manual debugging techniques to T-SQL code
WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

Students and professionals who want to develop practical SQL Server and T-SQL skills. The course is suitable for learners at an intermediate level who want structured, hands-on practice with SQL Server development tools.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Basic database knowledge is required. Familiarity with relational database concepts will help learners progress through the practical exercises.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies provides instructor-led, live one-on-one online training. Learning is supported with practical demonstrations, guided T-SQL exercises, assignments, notes and ebooks. The sequence moves from database fundamentals and design to querying, programmability, transaction handling and performance analysis.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

ModuleTopics / Lessons
Module 1: Microsoft SQL Server and SSMS Foundations
Build a working foundation in Microsoft SQL Server 2025, SQL Server sample databases and the tools used throughout the programme.
  • Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2025 — Understand the role of SQL Server as a relational database management system and review the development focus of the course. 45 min
  • Installing and Working with Sample Databases — Review the purpose of sample databases and practise working with database objects in a development environment. 60 min
  • Getting Started with SQL Server Management Studio — Navigate SSMS, Object Explorer, query windows and common database development workflows. 75 min
  • T-SQL, Batches and Scripts — Learn the relationship between Transact-SQL statements, batches and scripts and establish basic execution habits. 60 min
Module 2: Relational Database Concepts and Design
Learn the design principles required to create structured, consistent and maintainable SQL Server databases.
  • RDBMS Basics and Data Relationships — Review relational database concepts and identify entities, attributes and relationships. 60 min
  • Primary Keys and Foreign Keys — Understand how primary and foreign keys identify records and connect related tables. 60 min
  • Normalisation: 1NF, 2NF and 3NF — Apply normalisation principles to reduce unnecessary duplication and improve data structure. 75 min
  • Logical Data Modelling — Translate logical requirements into a relational model and prepare a database design. 75 min
  • SQL Server Column Data Types — Work with character, integer, money, decimal, floating-point, date/time, FILESTREAM and geographical data types. 90 min
  • CREATE TABLE and Database Diagrams — Create tables by script and through Object Explorer, add constraints and represent relationships with database diagrams. 90 min
Module 3: Writing SELECT Statements
Develop a strong command of single-table querying, expressions, aliases, ordering and result shaping.
  • Simple SELECT Statements — Select columns and rows, format query structure and read result sets clearly. 60 min
  • DISTINCT, Column Aliases and Table Aliases — Eliminate duplicate results and improve query readability with meaningful aliases. 60 min
  • Simple CASE Expressions — Use CASE expressions to apply conditional logic while returning query results. 60 min
  • SELECT INTO — Use SELECT INTO to create a table from query results and understand its practical use. 60 min
  • ORDER BY, TOP and OFFSET-FETCH — Sort results and return controlled portions of a result set using supported query options. 75 min
Module 4: Filtering, Grouping and Analytical Queries
Move from basic retrieval to filtered, grouped and ranked result sets.
  • WHERE Clause and Predicate Filtering — Filter records using conditions and combine filtering logic appropriately. 75 min
  • Unknown and Missing Values — Understand how SQL Server handles unknown or missing values and write suitable filters. 60 min
  • Aggregate Functions — Use aggregate functions to calculate summaries from stored data. 60 min
  • GROUP BY and HAVING — Group records, calculate grouped results and filter groups with HAVING. 75 min
  • ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK and NTILE — Rank and segment query results using window ranking functions. 90 min
Module 5: Querying Multiple Tables
Learn how to retrieve related information from multiple tables using appropriate join strategies.
  • Understanding Joins — Examine matching and non-matching data relationships before selecting a join type. 60 min
  • INNER JOIN — Return rows with matching values across related tables and build multi-table queries. 75 min
  • LEFT, RIGHT and FULL OUTER JOIN — Preserve unmatched rows and interpret results from outer joins. 90 min
  • CROSS JOIN and SELF JOIN — Use Cartesian combinations and self-referencing relationships in appropriate scenarios. 75 min
  • Join Selection and Result Validation — Compare join outcomes, identify unintended duplicates and validate multi-table results. 60 min
Module 6: Modifying Data and Protecting Integrity
Practise data modification statements while applying constraints and understanding SQL statement categories.
  • DML, DDL, DCL and TCL — Distinguish the main categories of SQL statements and identify their roles in database work. 60 min
  • INSERT with VALUES, SELECT and EXECUTE — Insert data directly, from query results and through procedure execution patterns. 90 min
  • UPDATE and DELETE — Modify and remove records with controlled predicates and attention to data integrity. 75 min
  • MERGE and Table Synchronisation — Use MERGE concepts to synchronise data between two tables. 90 min
  • Constraints and Business Rules — Apply primary key, foreign key, uniqueness and check constraints, including enabling, disabling and removing constraints with ALTER TABLE. 90 min
Module 7: Subqueries, Table Expressions and Set Operators
Build more expressive queries using nested logic, reusable query expressions and set-based operations.
  • Self-Contained Subqueries — Write subqueries that operate independently within a larger query. 75 min
  • Correlated Subqueries and EXISTS — Use correlated logic and the EXISTS predicate to test related data conditions. 90 min
  • Derived Tables and Common Table Expressions — Structure complex queries with derived tables and CTEs. 90 min
  • Deleting Duplicate Rows with a CTE — Use a CTE-based approach to identify and remove duplicate rows in a controlled exercise. 75 min
  • UNION, UNION ALL, EXCEPT and INTERSECT — Combine result sets, retain duplicates when required and identify matching or nonmatching rows. 90 min
  • APPLY and Table-Valued Functions — Use APPLY with table expressions and inline table-valued functions. 75 min
Module 8: Views, Functions and Stored Procedures
Create reusable database programming components and organise data access logic in SQL Server.
  • Designing and Creating Views — Create views for reusable query logic and understand view-based data access. 75 min
  • Modifying Data Through Views — Review considerations for modifying data through views and maintaining predictable behaviour. 60 min
  • Scalar-Valued and Table-Valued Functions — Compare scalar-valued, table-valued and inline functions and practise selecting the suitable form. 90 min
  • Stored Procedure Design — Plan simple stored procedures and separate reusable database operations from ad hoc queries. 75 min
  • Parameters and Procedure Execution — Pass parameters to stored procedures, execute procedures and work with user-defined and system stored procedures. 90 min
Module 9: T-SQL Programming, Triggers and Data Types
Extend database programming skills with triggers, temporary structures, advanced data types and debugging practices.
  • DML Triggers with INSERTED and DELETED — Understand trigger execution and use INSERTED and DELETED tables in DML trigger examples. 90 min
  • INSTEAD OF and AFTER Triggers — Compare trigger timing and apply suitable trigger patterns to controlled exercises. 75 min
  • DDL Triggers — Explore DDL trigger concepts and their role in responding to schema-level changes. 60 min
  • Temporary Tables, Table Variables and tempdb — Compare temporary tables and table variables and understand their relationship with tempdb. 75 min
  • FILESTREAM, SPARSE and Spatial Data — Review FILESTREAM data, SPARSE columns and geography and geometry data types. 75 min
  • Manual Debugging Techniques — Apply systematic techniques to inspect, test and correct T-SQL statements and programmable objects. 75 min
Module 10: Transactions, Concurrency and Error Handling
Learn how SQL Server manages reliable changes and concurrent activity.
  • BEGIN, COMMIT and ROLLBACK TRANSACTION — Control a unit of work and practise committing or reversing data changes. 90 min
  • TRY...CATCH Exception Handling — Handle T-SQL errors with structured TRY...CATCH blocks and review error-aware programming patterns. 75 min
  • Locks and Isolation Levels — Understand the relationship between locks, isolation levels and concurrent database operations. 90 min
  • Deadlocks and Snapshot Isolation for OLTP Concurrency — Review deadlock concepts and snapshot isolation in the context of online transaction processing concurrency. 90 min
  • Transaction-Safe Data Modification Exercise — Combine transactions and error handling in a guided data modification scenario. 75 min
Module 11: Windowing, Pivoting and Advanced Reporting Queries
Use advanced query features to produce ranked, reshaped and grouped result sets.
  • OVER Clause and Window Definition — Create query windows with OVER and distinguish window calculations from grouped aggregation. 75 min
  • Window Ranking, Offset and Aggregate Functions — Apply ranking, offset and aggregate window functions to ordered result sets. 90 min
  • PIVOT and UNPIVOT — Transform row-based data into columns and reverse the transformation when required. 90 min
  • GROUPING SETS — Generate multiple grouping levels in a structured aggregate query. 75 min
  • Advanced Query Integration — Combine joins, filtering, window functions and grouping features in a practical query exercise. 90 min
Module 12: Query Performance and Capstone Development
Bring together course skills in a SQL Server development project and introduce performance analysis and tuning tools.
  • Factors in Query Performance — Identify query, data and design factors that influence performance and result quality. 75 min
  • Displaying Query Performance Data — Review methods for displaying and interpreting query performance information. 75 min
  • Database Engine Tuning Advisor — Understand how Database Engine Tuning Advisor can support performance analysis and tuning decisions. 75 min
  • Transact-SQL Debugger — Use the Transact-SQL Debugger as part of a structured debugging and review workflow. 60 min
  • SQL Server Development Capstone — Develop and review the practical SQL Server development project, integrating design, querying, data modification, constraints, programming and performance considerations. 150 min
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

  • SQL Server Development Project — Design and develop a relational SQL Server database using SQL Server Management Studio. The project covers logical data modelling, table creation, data types, primary and foreign keys, constraints, database diagrams, T-SQL querying, joins, aggregation, data modification and reusable database programming components. Tools: Microsoft SQL Server 2025, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), T-SQL and Object Explorer
CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The skills developed in this course can support work and further learning in SQL Server development, T-SQL development, database programming, database support and relational database operations. The course focuses on technical capability and does not make employment or placement guarantees.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Learners who complete the course receive an ACLM Certificate of Participation, subject to ACLM course requirements. Certification is available for this programme.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the SQL Server Development Training?

The course duration is 03 Months.

Who is this course for?

The programme is intended for students and professionals seeking intermediate-level SQL Server development skills.

What are the prerequisites?

Basic database knowledge is required.

Is the training online?

Yes. The supplied course facts specify online training, delivered through instructor-led, live one-on-one sessions.

Is recorded training included?

No. The course facts specify that recorded training is not available.

What technologies and tools are covered?

The course covers Microsoft SQL Server 2025, SQL Server Management Studio, Object Explorer, T-SQL and SQL Server development tools.

Is certification available?

Yes. The available credential is an ACLM Certificate of Participation, subject to ACLM course requirements.

What learning materials are provided?

The training methodology includes notes, assignments and ebooks.

What practical work is included?

Learners complete a SQL Server Development project involving database design, T-SQL querying, data modification, constraints and database programming components.

What is the listed course fee?

The listed fee is INR 25,000.01.

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