Learn Soql In 60 Minutes

An entry-level mini-course for aspiring and established Salesforce professionals who want to master SOQL

What you'll learn

Where To Test and Type Your SOQL Queries

Defining The Salesforce Data You Want

Narrowing Your SOQL Query Results

Formatting Your SOQL Query Results

More Advanced SOQL Concepts

Using A SOQL Generator

Common SOQL Formatting Results

Requirements

Though this course assumes zero prior knowledge about SOQL, it does expect you to be working with, or learning about the Salesforce platform, in some capacity.

Description

If you are a Salesforce Administrator who knows NOTHING about SOQL and would like to be able to read and write SOQL queries confidently, then this is the mini-course for you.Unlock the full potential of Salesforce analytics with this introductory guide to SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language). Perfect for aspiring Salesforce developers, admins, and anyone looking to harness the power of Salesforce data.YES! You can really read the key sections of this book in 60 minutes.YES! Once you have completed those key sections you will be able to read and write basic SOQL queries.YES! Practice exercises (and answers) have been provided to test and re-enforce your knowledgeWhat's in this mini-course:What SOQL is and how it differs from SQLDefining the data you want with the SELECT statementRefining your results using the WHERE clauseOrganise your results for maximum impact and usabilityAnd much moreEquip yourself with the knowledge and tools to excel in Salesforce with this introductory SOQL tutorial.Learn the common SOQL formatting mistakes. Avoid common pitfalls such as spelling mistakes, using field names instead of API names, and more.Additional Content - How To Use AI To Speed Up Your SOQL ActivitiesDiscover how AI can enhance your SOQL capabilities with this FREE resource that covers:Generating SOQL QueriesCorrecting SOQL ErrorsThings To Be Wary of When Generating SOQL With AI ToolsStart your journey to SOQL mastery today!

Overview

Section 1: Part 1: SOQL Basics

Lecture 1 Introduction to Part 1

Lecture 2 What is SOQL?

Lecture 3 Is SOQL The Same As SQL?

Lecture 4 Why You Should Learn SOQL

Lecture 5 Where To Test & Type Your SOQL Queries

Lecture 6 How To Sign Up For A Free Salesforce Developer Org

Lecture 7 How To Access The Salesforce Developer Console

Section 2: Define The Data You Want

Lecture 8 Introduction to Part 2

Lecture 9 The SELECT Statement

Lecture 10 The SELECT Statement In Action

Lecture 11 Formatting Tips

Lecture 12 Practice Exercises

Lecture 13 Practice Exercises - Answers

Section 3: Narrowing Your SOQL Query Results

Lecture 14 Introduction to Part 3

Lecture 15 The WHERE Clause

Lecture 16 Comparison Operators

Lecture 17 Logical Operators

Lecture 18 The LIMIT Clause

Lecture 19 The OFFSET Clause

Section 4: Formatting Your SOQL Query Results

Lecture 20 Introduction To Section 4

Lecture 21 The GROUP BY Clause

Lecture 22 The ORDER BY Clause

Lecture 23 NULLS FIRST/NULLS LAST

Lecture 24 Putting It All Together - Exercises

Lecture 25 Putting It All Together - Answers

Section 5: Further SOQL Tips & Resources

Lecture 26 Introduction To Section 5

Lecture 27 Referencing Related Object Data

Lecture 28 Semi-Joins & Anti-Joins

Lecture 29 LIKE and NOT LIKE

Lecture 30 COUNT ()

Lecture 31 NOT

Lecture 32 Multi-Select Picklists

Lecture 33 Using a SOQL Generator

Lecture 34 How To Use Workbench To Generate SOQL Queries

Lecture 35 Common SOQL Formatting Mistakes

Section 6: Additional Content - How To Use AI to Speed Up Your SOQL Activities

Lecture 36 Introduction To Section 6

Lecture 37 Generating SOQL Queries

Lecture 38 Correcting SOQL Queries

Lecture 39 Things To Be Wary of When Generating SOQL With AI Tools

Lecture 40 My AI Tool Of Choice

Salesforce Administrators and beginner Salesforce Developers who know nothing about SOQl, and would like to be able to read and write beginner to intermediate SOQL queries confidently.