SQL Murder Mystery
SQL Murder Mystery is a free beginner-level course from Knight Lab (Northwestern University), typically completed in 2–4 hours (around 3 study hours).
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Level
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 3 hours
- Provider
- Knight Lab (Northwestern University)
About this course
Solve a fictional murder in SQL City by writing real SQL queries. A free, self-directed game that teaches SELECT, JOIN and filtering through a crime story.
What you will be able to do
- Explain relational tables, keys and joins
- Explain the analytics workflow from question to insight
- Explain the role in plain terms and identify your next learning step
- Clean, analyse and summarise a real dataset
- Write SQL queries to filter, join and aggregate data
- Demonstrate the skill in hands-on labs rather than in theory alone
Highlights
- Free
- SQL
- Story-based
Questions people ask
How much does SQL Murder Mystery cost?
SQL Murder Mystery is free. Some providers charge separately for a verified certificate.
How long does SQL Murder Mystery take?
The provider lists 2–4 hours. That works out at roughly 3 study hours in total.
Is SQL Murder Mystery suitable for beginners?
It is pitched at beginner level, so no prior experience is assumed.
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