In person-delivery, University of Birmingham (Venue: FRANKLAND BUILDING: Room 1125)

Aimed at: All Years

Duration:  5 days

CENTA Training Credits: 10

Training Area(s): Theme Science and Technical Skills

*Please bring your own laptops to this training. 

As always, please only book onto this training if you are committed to attending, and notify me ASAP if you register but find you will not be able to attend so I can offer your space to a waitlist applicant.*

Curious about Linux and SQL, but don't know where to start?

SQL is a powerful programming language used to communicate with databases - something that is extremely useful for anyone who does serious data analysis, including researchers. It's also a skill that is highly in demand with employers, including in the Environmental Sectors. The SQL server used in this course runs on the Linux Operating System, so this course will also introduce you to using Linux. Unsure? Why not just give it a go - it's probably less scary than you think!

Trainer Martin Jones is back with his amazing resources and teaching style to help introduce you to SQL and Linux.

But don't just take my word for it - previous CENTA student feedback for Martin's teaching includes:

'To me, the instructor was the best I've ever had as someone who's trying to explain coding. Sometimes I almost felt I understood it - which hardly ever happened before on similar courses - and some bits and pieces I did indeed understand which is essential for post-course practicing and application of this knowledge in real life later on.'

'I never thought I'd enjoy such a course as much as I did. And this is in the largest part thanks to Martin, who is a great instructor with incredible patience and very good explanatory skills. On top of that, he is also very eager to help and is a nice person.'