SQL Boot Camp: Building and Querying Databases at Columbia University 2025

This three-day intensive boot camp covers the fundamentals of relational databases, including database design, and writing queries using the SQL language. The boot camp will integrate seminar lectures with extensive hands-on sessions using the commonly available database software program MySQL. The first half of the boot camp will cover building databases with proper design to maintain data integrity, while the second half will focus on retrieval and manipulation using SQL (Structured Query Language).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 13, 2025
• Study LevelTraining
• SponsorColumbia University
• City to studyNew York

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Benefits

During this workshop, participants will:

• Learn the pitfalls of using Excel for data storage
• Build small relational databases in MySQL
• Formulate SQL queries to 1) create and modify database objects, and 2) populate and retrieve data from database tables
• Optimize SQL queries for best performance

Requirements

Investigators from any institution and any career stage are welcome to attend. This workshop will particularly benefit those who will be actively involved in research data management.

There are two requirements to attend this training:

1. Basic experience working with data (e.g., data cleaning or analysis) is beneficial, but not required.
2. Each participant must have a laptop with Zoom installed. To get the most out of breakout groups, we also recommend a working microphone and webcam. Participants may also wish to share their screen with instructors during one-on-one questions.

Interview Dates and Process

The SQL Boot Camp will be a hybrid setup with an in-person training at the Columbia University Irving Medical Campus in NYC and simultaneously livestreamed for remote attendees on June 11-13, 2025 from 10am EDT - ~5pm EDT.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details visit Columbia University Training Webpage