As a result:
This course is only available as a private booking for an individual or group.
Our private courses can run online, in-person at your offices or at one of our training centres.
Please contact us for full details.
Payment Of Invoices
For bookings from established businesses, we do not require payment at the point of booking.
We will send you an invoice which you can submit to your accounts payable system.
Purchase Orders
If your employer uses a purchase order (P.O.) system to manage supplier invoices that is no problem.
PAYMENT METHODS:
You are not able to pay directly online at the time of booking, we issue an invoice for all bookings.
We accept payment either via direct bank transfer or card
Our invoices contain our bank details if you would like to pay by bank transfer and there is also information on how to pay by card.
Please note, if you are using a business card there is a surcharge of 2% to cover the payment processing charges.
Are you tired of waiting on other people to get the data you need?
Our award-winning, hands-on training helps you find, clean, and analyse data with confidence - even if you've never written a query before.
You'll learn from experienced trainers using real-world examples and practical exercises.
All of our SQL courses are CPD-certified, available across the UK, and include 6 months of post-course support to help you keep progressing.
Rated: Exceptional since 2013
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This course leads beginners through the basics of SQL step-by-step.
Build on your SQL skills and learn to use more advanced functions.
Save £130 when you book our Introduction and Advanced SQL courses at the same time.
Go from complete beginner to SQL expert with 3 days of intensive classroom training led by a tutor with over 15 years of experience.
Learn how to configure, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server.
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Post-course support
Choosing the right SQL training provider makes all the difference.
Here’s what sets Acuity Training apart from the rest:
We’re proud to be rated “Outstanding” by Feefo for 11 consecutive years, based on over 1,500 verified customer reviews.
You can read what our delegates have to say on our Feefo page.
Consistent feedback from professionals across the UK shows the quality and care we bring to every course.
We keep our class sizes small – no more than 6 delegates – so you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and get 1-to-1 guidance from your trainer.
This format makes it easier to practise, understand complex topics, and apply what you learn to your own work.
All of our SQL courses are taught by specialists who use SQL daily in business environments.
With 10–15 years of practical experience working with SQL Server, Power BI, and Excel, they know how to make technical topics clear and directly relevant to your role.
Our trainers are friendly, approachable, and passionate about helping every delegate build lasting confidence.
We run SQL courses at our London and Guildford training centres, both within easy reach of public transport.
Prefer to learn remotely?
Our live online training option offers the same interactive experience, with exercises, breakout sessions, and direct trainer support – all from your own workspace.
Acuity Training is an official Microsoft Partner, ensuring all course materials reflect current Microsoft standards and best practices.
Every SQL course is CPD-certified, giving you recognised evidence of your professional development and a Certificate of Completion at the end of your training.
Learning doesn’t stop when the course ends.
Every delegate receives six months of free post-course email support, allowing you to contact your trainer with any SQL questions as you put your new skills into practice.
It’s our way of ensuring that what you learn sticks, and that you always have help when you need it.
We stand behind every course we deliver.
If you’re not satisfied, let us know by lunchtime on the first day, and we’ll refund your fee in full – no questions asked.
You can read our full Money-back Guarantee here.
Our London SQL courses are held at St Clement’s House, 27 Clements Lane, London EC4N 7AE – just a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, and Cannon Street stations.
The location is easy to reach from anywhere in the city, with excellent transport links across London and the South East.
Our modern training rooms are bright, fully equipped, and designed for small groups, so you’ll enjoy a focused, comfortable learning environment right in the heart of London’s financial district.
We run a full schedule of remote courses over Zoom.
This courses are instructor-led as our in-person courses are.
We also deliver private virtual courses over Teams, if requested.
If you are unsure about anything, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we’ll be delighted to help.
Our SQL basics course is for total beginners. You do not need any previous experience with SQL to attend, there are no prerequisites for this course.
This course is designed for people who are learning SQL so that they can:
1. Working with advanced SQL queries and stored procedures that have been created by a database analyst / SQL developer.
2. Creating simple SQL queries and SQL statements from scratch.
3. Going on to attend our advanced SQL course as they develop their database knowledge.
Our advanced course is for basic SQL users who want to develop their SQL skills further.
It is designed for people who will be creating complex queries and views, working with multiple tables and subqueries and managing databases.
The combined course is a combination of our Introduction to SQL course and our Advanced course.
We offer a discount when these two classes are booked at the same time.
Our teaching is very hands-on.
Each lesson starts with the tutor explaining a topic from the curriculum.
Once the tutor has clearly explained a topic the course moves on to practice exercises which let the class practice that topic.
The instructor is on-hand throughout to ensure everyone has a good understanding.
We also regularly provide private classes where our instructor runs private lessons for a group from one company.
These courses can be run as classroom courses or remote courses, and we can customise the curriculum if required.
Our teaching style remains the same, with lots of practice at the end of each lesson to ensure you have fully understood the topics that you have been studying.
SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language used to communicate with databases.
It allows you to extract, filter, and analyse large amounts of data directly from the source – something you simply can’t do efficiently in Excel alone.
If you work with data in Excel, Power BI, or business reporting systems, SQL helps you take control of your data by finding exactly what you need, whenever you need it.
You’ll learn how to query live databases instead of waiting for exports or IT assistance.
It’s one of the most in-demand skills for analysts, managers, and anyone who needs to make informed, data-driven decisions.
By the end of this 1-day hands-on training, you’ll be confident writing and understanding your own SQL queries. You’ll know how to:
You’ll leave knowing how to apply SQL immediately: for example, to clean data for Excel analysis, prepare datasets for Power BI, or generate ad-hoc business reports without relying on your IT department.
Every delegate also receives six months of post-course support, so you can keep getting help as you practise what you’ve learned.
Your course fee includes everything you need for a complete, supported learning experience:
Acuity Training is a Microsoft Partner and has been rated “Outstanding” by Feefo for 11 consecutive years based on over 1,500 verified customer reviews.
That means you’re learning with a trusted, proven training provider.
We offer several SQL courses to suit different experience levels, so you can start where you feel comfortable and progress at your own pace:
Introduction to SQL – Beginner Level
Ideal if you’ve never used SQL before or only seen it in passing.
You’ll learn how to write your first queries, filter and sort data, and understand how tables link together.
Perfect for Excel or Power BI users who want to access live data directly from databases.
Advanced SQL – Intermediate Level
Designed for those who can already write basic queries and want to take their skills further.
You’ll learn advanced joins, subqueries, nested functions, and performance tips for handling larger datasets.
A great fit if you regularly work with databases and need more efficiency.
Combined SQL Training – Beginner Level
This intensive 3-day option takes you from complete beginner to confident practitioner in one go.
It covers both the Intro and Advanced courses, with extended hands-on practice and real-world exercises led by a trainer with 15+ years of SQL experience.
Introduction to MS SQL Server Administration – Technical Track
Best suited for IT professionals or analysts responsible for maintaining databases.
You’ll learn to install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server.
This is a separate path focused on server management rather than query writing.
Most SQL courses run from 9:30 am to approximately 4:30 pm each day.
We ask delegates to arrive around 15 minutes early (9:15 am) so we can get you settled in with a cup of tea or coffee before a prompt start.
The day includes a 15-minute break in the morning, a 45-minute lunch break around 12:30 pm, and another 15-minute break in the afternoon.
Your trainer will guide you through the sessions at a comfortable pace, with plenty of hands-on exercises and opportunities to ask questions.
Multi-day courses follow the same daily schedule, giving you time between sessions to review what you’ve learned and come back confident for the next stage.
For classroom courses, lunch and refreshments are provided at our London or Guildford training centres.
Live online courses follow the same timetable and include regular interaction with your trainer and fellow delegates.
All of our SQL trainers are experienced database specialists who use SQL in professional settings every day.
Each has 10–15 years of experience working with tools like Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, and Excel across sectors such as finance, technology, and data analytics.
They’re experts at making technical topics simple and relevant to everyday work.
Their goal is to make sure every delegate leaves confident, not overwhelmed – and our Outstanding Feefo rating for 11 consecutive years reflects that dedication to quality.
Every course is updated regularly based on delegate feedback and Microsoft releases, ensuring the material stays current and practical.
We look forward to meeting you at your course.
It’s very helpful for us to understand what you are looking to get out of your course.
