

From Zero to Query: Learn AI-Powered SQL Basics (GA Skills Fest)
Thinking about diving into data or just curious about SQL? This hands-on, two-hour beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of SQL using Google BigQuery, with help from Gemini to accelerate learning.
You’ll focus on writing and understanding SQL queries, using AI to help you think through problems, fix errors, and explore data faster. To wrap things up, you’ll put your new skills into action by solving a fun SQL Murder Mystery—with prizes up for grabs. Challenge winners will receive exclusive GA swag.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
Write basic SQL queries to retrieve and filter data
Use
SELECT,WHERE,ORDER BY, and simple aggregations with confidenceLearn how AI tools like Gemini can help generate, explain, and debug SQL
Apply SQL skills to solve a real-world–style challenge
Preparation
No prior SQL or data experience required
Please bring a laptop for hands-on practice
A short prep document and setup instructions will be sent ahead of the session.
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