Step 1:

This is a good starting point: SQL School Table of Contents

OR, this: Learn SQL

Both of these resources were put together by analytics vendor and is targeted towards beginners.

Step 2:

Review this Quora Thread: How do I learn SQL?

Participate in competitions like this: Solve SQL Code Challenges

Step 3:

If you like to go more in-depth then check out few books:

1. Head First SQL
2. Learn SQL the hard Way
3. Certification books/material from a database vendor

Hope that helps!

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