SQL Query with partial match required - mysql

I run a gym and am trying to query my database to find out how many customers who signed up to the intro class also signed up to the next level class. For starters I am issuing a simple SQL command as follows:
Select * from 'classes' where 'name' = '4 Week Intro Class'
This comes back with zero matches because I assume there is no match due to the name of the class also contains dates and times. I want to only match on the partial class name not the whole name. I've tried = and LIKE and MATCH to no avail.
Once I get this result then I want to expand it further to show me all the customers who took this class also took the next level class name. Baby steps.
I can provide more info if needed. I'm using MySQL btw.
Thanks.
Ed

For your first query, there are no matches because you are comparing two strings, and they are not equal. Presumably, you intend:
Select *
from classes
where name = '4 Week Intro Class';
Only use single quotes for string and date constants.
You can use like by doing:
Select *
from classes
where name like '%Intro%';
When you ask another question, include sample data and desired results, as well as your attempt to answer the question.

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Thank you for help! Cheers!
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For more info about it please check this link: SQL Like Operator
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SELECT ...
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