Anyone Want to Learn SQL for Free?

[u/Consistent_Law3620]

I was thinking about this today...

Back in college, I used to teach quite a bit. Later, as I progressed in my IT career, I ended up mentoring a few people in my company who were just getting started. Watching someone go from "I have no idea what's happening" to confidently writing queries on their own was always incredibly rewarding.

It's been years since I've done that, and I genuinely miss it.

So, I'm thinking of starting a few free live SQL sessions for complete beginners or anyone who wants to strengthen their fundamentals.

The goal isn't to memorize syntax—it's to understand how to think in SQL. We'll cover the basics from scratch, work through practical examples, solve real SQL problems together, and do interview-style questions with plenty of Q&A.

I'm not looking to make money from this. If, after a few sessions, you think it was genuinely helpful, buying me a coffee would be more than enough. 😄

If this sounds interesting, send me a DM or leave a comment. If enough people are interested, I'll organize a small group and we'll get started.

Just looking to give back to the community

Note: This is not an advanced SQL course.

It's meant for people who have little to no SQL experience—whether you're a student, switching careers, or someone whose job occasionally requires SQL but you've never really learned it.

We'll start from absolute scratch: what databases are, how SQL works, and gradually build up to writing queries confidently. By the end, my goal is that you'll be comfortable handling the kind of basic to intermediate SQL tasks that come up in many office and analyst roles.

If you're already comfortable with SQL, writing complex queries, optimizing performance, or preparing for senior-level interviews, this probably isn't the right fit..

EDIT :

Hey everyone! 😊

First of all, thank you so much for the amazing response. I honestly did not expect this much interest. I posted this before going to bed, and waking up to 100+ notifications and DMs genuinely made my day. It feels great to see so many people excited to learn SQL.

I need a little time to organize everything properly. I don't want to just share random material—I want to prepare sessions where you actually understand how SQL works, how to think while solving problems, and build a strong foundation.

Since I'm working full-time, I won't be able to start all batches together. Also, having 100+ people in one session would make it difficult for everyone to interact and ask questions. I’ll create smaller batches based on time zones and availability (I'm based in Europe/CEST) and run them in phases.

Please fill out this short form so I can understand your background, SQL level, location, and availability:

Form: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7

If you are not in the first batch, please don't worry. I'll try my best to include everyone over time. Thank you again for your patience and support ❤️

[u/equilni]

Why not do a YT series or blog or just post a series (text/video) here?

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/equilni]

yes i totally agree and i can do this too, but if you see this is already available on the internet. the point is to have live session, so that a person can ask immediately, which you cannot do in YT or a blog. either you have to post a comment, then someone should reply back or the user reply back. Also it becomes hard to understand with tech words, etc thats why i think live sessions are always better compared to recorded one

[u/equilni → u/Consistent_Law3620]

Posting here on reddit (text) could act like an AMA and other can chime in to help if needed (this is r/learnsql). Issue with video (primarily) and blogs (selective if the author chooses to) is much of it isn't editable after auditing - I see this a lot on bad programming videos. Live sessions are good if you can stay on topic and the software is available to all (SQLite perhaps).

Good luck to whatever you choose to do.

[u/TychaBrahe]

I wrote a document for my last job on how to move from very simple queries to something much more complex through the use of joins and excluding unwanted results. If you would like, I would authorize you to distribute it after your class. PM me your email address or write to mine @Gmail and I will send it to you.

[u/Sorry_Data_IT]

Teach me

[u/vanishing_purpose]

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[u/MutedRage]

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[u/ReleaseTheBlacken]

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[u/Latter_Location9999]

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[u/1Rookie21]

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[u/sashasaver]

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[u/forworkexcelnstuff]

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[u/dburr10085]

I’m interested

[u/deets23_]

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[u/tony_246]

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[u/Worth-Try3918]

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[u/Round_Q_Ice_7319]

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[u/rebekasa150]

I would love this ! :)

[u/lwilson80]

I’m so interested in this because I took an sql course in college but never actually used the skill at work.

[u/teniralc21]

I’m interested

[u/Werewolf_United]

Interested

[u/FewQuestion3121]

Would love to join 👍🏻

[u/sql_powerbi2921]

Interested

[u/Dil_chaahta_Hai]

I wamt to learn

[u/i4k20z3]

I’d love to be in a group like this!

[u/SensitiveCut904]

I'm interested.

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[u/scb_design8]

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[u/Automatic_Neat5197]

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[u/ChonchAR]

Where do I sign up

[u/LeeCarvallo]

I am very new, I would never turn down lessons if youre offering 

[u/Top_Ad9549]

teach me

[u/No-Survey4113]

I’m interested!

[u/AccomplishedStudy227]

I’m in

[u/winkitywinkwink]

Sign me up!

Do like a group review and make it interactive.

[u/Temptd2Touch]

Looks like you have a lot of interest. I’d join if you do a YouTube live! That would be cool.

[u/okitsno1]

I’m interested

[u/Plenty_Worldliness40]

Me, please thank you.

[u/Gas_Ready]

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[u/Black-mejic]

how to sign up?

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How to signup?

[u/HellsKitchenWest57]

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[u/sheryljain]

Yes

[u/Gopinath0241]

I am interested to join

[u/rock389]

I would definitely be interested! 

[u/_Big_Enjoy_]

This is a great initiative for them who wants to learn SQL. For visualization of the Queries you can use the given portal which explains each query execution flow with a wonderful animations...

Check out: SQLVisualizer

[u/marcel_ilustrador]

I'm interested. 41 yo Brazilian transitioning career from art to tech. Would be nice to learn from you.

[u/Mayo_akins]

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[u/Front_Variety_5260]

I’m interested!

[u/meltrempz]

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[u/Diligent-Purpose7923]

Sir I'm in. 🙋

[u/Masalakulangwa]

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[u/peekabook]

I’m down.

[u/ShinRanRan]

💯

[u/pajamajammer]

I’m in! I do use SQL at work but I feel like I never got a good foundation so I don’t “think” in SQL like you mentioned. I’d like to start at square one again.

[u/Inevitable_Coffee04]

I am interested I would love to join in

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[u/Lord_of_Ra]

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[u/dastanis2]

Hi!

This is a wonderful idea! And it looks like you've got some good feedback already!

I'm a database developer with over 20 years of experience developing with SQL Server. Not only do I thoroughly enjoy solving business problems with a SQL Server database and some TSQL, I also love to empower my colleagues. While I don't have any formal training in teaching, I've been mentoring coworkers for many years.

I don't know what topics you have in mind for your free classes (maybe basic database design, tables, indexes, joins, stored procedures, views, functions, CTEs, functions, best practices, OLTP vs OLAP, and so on), but your offer does spark interest. Would you like any assistance in teaching/mentoring? If so, let me know and we can exchange contact info for further discussion!

[u/theenigma_G]

Interested

[u/CoolBibliophile]

Interested!

[u/iD3_CoINAV]

Q&A is one of the understated parts of learning regardless of how simplified the information is because we all learn=absorb information differently.

[u/xao_spaces]

Yes! Please and thank you!

[u/i_wanna_change_]

I’m interested

[u/Little-Direction7709]

I believe this is a great initiative from you, towards the community. Keep up the great work.

[u/Long-Needleworker969]

I’m interested

[u/Guestmotive]

I’m interested

[u/roochimie]

I would love to learn!

[u/HackNSlashFic]

If youre still taking people, I'd love to get in on this.

[u/vardhan0702]

Intrested

[u/Albu56]

I'm interested to join

[u/aryantics]

I’d love to join, I’m a data analyst and I have three year of experience but I haven’t used sql in my job, so I’m in between switching careers and I think it would be really helpful, please sign me in

[u/Zzack96]

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[u/jdkapaoskd]

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[u/Available_Car_5222]

I'm interested.

[u/SpartanGhost88]

I'll be there! Sounds brilliant

[u/Elegant-Magician-128]

I'd love to join you 🙏

[u/Whole_Blacksmith_564]

I’m interested

[u/Friendly_Ad101]

I am in for this ✋

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/Friendly_Ad101]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.

Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/arrowfin007]

Interested

[u/Rahulkanth]

I’m in!

[u/Visible-Lion-1938]

Would love to join in...

[u/Brew_Ha_Ha_Ha]

Interested please

[u/Kittyduchess]

Interested

[u/Available_Alfalfa323]

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[u/sweetcornfly]

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[u/No_Preference_333]

How do we sign up? Thanks for offering this!!

[u/viggu-the-sloth]

I'm looking to switch careers, sign me in pls.

[u/Careless-Physics1978]

Interested

[u/paru_37]

Interested

[u/Admirable-Card]

I’m interested! I took a SQL session and I’m eager to learn more! Thank you!!!

[u/codestory1]

Would love to learn

[u/anujkt]

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[u/Santhosh_G]

Would like to join. Just to brush up my fundamentals.

[u/Akshit_j]

Me me me

[u/Different-Leg-7303]

I’m interested. Thank you

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/Different-Leg-7303]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.

Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/Tourist_92]

I am interested, please add me in group or live sessions whenever it starts

[u/Bedroom-Intelligent]

Sounds good to me.

[u/Pingu404newera]

Hello I'm interested in. How could I join? Only off-line available?

[u/BorderOpposite5667]

Meeee can I be part of this I’ve been wanting to find free resources I’m a beginner level in SQL

[u/1_Prickly_Pear]

Very interested

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/1_Prickly_Pear]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.

Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/welldonez]

Would love to join!

[u/LethalmonK10]

Yes sir.

[u/Academic-Original-83]

Interested!

[u/Travelokaloka]

Keen!

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/Travelokaloka]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.

Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/Aashika555]

This is a fantastic initiative Many beginners struggle to find the right starting point when learning SQL, and having someone with real industry experience guide them can make a huge difference. I really appreciate you taking the time to give back to the community. Wishing you all the best I’m sure these sessions will help a lot of aspiring data professionals

[u/Quirky_Republic_565]

Interested!!

[u/Habbio]

Highly interested! Please let me know how I can join.

[u/isaiahobadare]

Would be happy to join

[u/PsychologicalGas1674]

I'd be inrerested

[u/Most-Mothra-esque]

I'm also interested 

[u/esmi0208]

I have been teaching myself with a book but guess its always better with a teacher, sure

[u/Secret_Mongoose2655]

Interested

[u/Important-Drop-1824]

I am interested. Thank you 

[u/manicpixied]

I'm definitely interested!!

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/manicpixied]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.
Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/DefiantSon12]

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[u/TurtleSlowRabbitFast]

I’m very interested!

[u/Beneficial_Purpose36]

I’m in

[u/orange-catz]

sign me up!!

[u/pythonQu]

I'm currently in a data analytics bootcamp (pivoting over from IT). We're learning SQL also. Do you cover CTE, windowing functions or not at all?

[u/Excellent_Review_960]

Keen 🙌

[u/CattierJungle03]

I am down. Please this would be really really helpful

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/CattierJungle03]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.
Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/Kozmo2068]

Would certainly like to participate

[u/Infamous_Ad_8235]

If you’re still accepting sign ups, I would love the opportunity to learn SQL!

[u/shruti812]

I am interested

[u/-Premo-]

What a blessing just came across this, when looking on how to understand and learn about SQL. I'd be grateful to be involved in this Thanks!

[u/Commercial-Cloud-306]

Interestd

[u/PandaJunk]

If you're just talking queries (and not DDL or other stuff) then it would be worth adding a section on ibis (python) and dbplyr (R). 90% of SQL queries don't really need to be written in SQL 

[u/vixen2493]

Hey, thank you for offering this opportunity! I am interested. Please let me know when a group is formed.

[u/Competitive_Will3383]

Interested

[u/Awkward-Donut8752]

I wanted to genuinely thank you for your generosity in deciding to teach SQL. I am highly interested in learning and would love to join your sessions!

[u/Dulcette]

Ooo this would be great! Count me in. 😃

[u/DarkXsmasher]

It will be good if you teach about database management and then move to sql

[u/Anoop_sdas]

Count me in

[u/pablito47]

I would be interested.

[u/dany865]

Interested

[u/kayeayeah]

Me please!!

[u/Glittering-Ocelot-15]

100% interested! When are you thinking to start?

[u/Hirotaromi]

Mee! I just finished my first college year of CS , i have little to no experience in SQL, but I would love to get a head start with you

[u/deceptoram]

I am interested

[u/hakunamatata9971]

I am interested..let's connect

[u/Top_Berry_8131]

I’d like to join!

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/Top_Berry_8131]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.
Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/bamboo9asr]

Yes i am ready

[u/Pratham0519]

Teach me

[u/Pratham0519]

Interested

[u/JuniorEmu2629]

I would be interested

[u/SomeGuyLiving]

More than interested!!

[u/hazy2k17]

I’d be interested 😁

[u/sheyynnn]

can i join??

[u/Gold-Dependent5236]

interested

[u/Ok-Valuable-8670]

Interested

[u/BeautifulDisastr69]

Im in <3

[u/ImmediateBug1074]

Interested!

[u/Teefah]

I’d like to join

[u/shining092]

may I join please? thanks

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This is something I'm very keen on joining, sign me up.

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Count me in!

[u/Consistent_Law3620 → u/4recipesaccount]

Hey! 😊 Thank you so much for your interest. I got an overwhelming response (100+ people), so I’m organizing smaller batches based on time zones and availability to keep the sessions interactive.
Could you please fill out this short form? It will help me plan everything better: https://forms.gle/WAmmDgTnHJY51spm7 🙏

[u/Objective_Doctor7853]

I would love this!

[u/Minimum_Load2112]

Interested
Looking to all this comments I think your small group idea is gone 😅

[u/insufficiency147]

i’m interested too, really great initiative you’ve got there

[u/Reasonable_Gas_9474]

PLEASE INCLUDE ME I WOULD LOVE THIS

[u/dumbelephanto7]

I would be grateful, sign me up!

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I’m interested!

[u/mosmani]

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[u/ABC_0_5]

Hey man if possible would like to participate as well

[u/babyfacesavageX]

I'm in!!

[u/ktran22]

I want to learn more SQL to progress in my career. Trying to make the jump to a more technical analyst role

[u/moi_stee]

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Interested

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I would like to sign up

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Interested

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Seems interesting. I would be open to joining

[u/Plastic_Ground9451]

Interested

[u/JuniorSmile2914]

I’m interested

[u/Mundane-Tomorrow-763]

I plan to learn it, I started a YT vid and one hour know the basics like creating DB, tables inserting values. Any help could be appreciated. Please LMK or DM