PostgreSQL for Beginners

Beginner

In this course, learn PostgreSQL basics from installation to data operations, including database management, table creation, and simple queries.

PostgreSQLDatabase

This beginner-friendly course provides a comprehensive introduction to PostgreSQL, one of the world's most advanced open-source relational database systems. Through hands-on labs, you'll learn essential database concepts from installation through basic data operations. The course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior database experience.

Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Install and configure PostgreSQL on your system
  • Create and manage PostgreSQL databases
  • Design tables with appropriate data types
  • Perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations
  • Write basic SQL queries with filtering capabilities
  • Understand fundamental database management concepts

Highlights

  • Hands-on Approach: Learn by doing with practical lab exercises
  • Progressive Difficulty: Build skills gradually from installation to queries
  • Real-world Relevance: Covers essential skills used by database professionals
  • Open-source Focus: Master a powerful, free database system
  • Foundational Knowledge: Establish core concepts for advanced database learning

This course offers exceptional value for:

  • Aspiring Developers: Build database skills for web or application development
  • Data Enthusiasts: Learn to organize and query data effectively
  • Career Changers: Gain in-demand database administration fundamentals
  • Students: Complement academic learning with practical database skills
  • Small Business Owners: Manage business data without expensive solutions

All labs are designed to be completed in a standard learning environment, requiring only a computer with internet access. No special hardware or prior database knowledge is needed.

Teacher

labby

Labby

Labby is the LabEx teacher.