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Database courses can help you learn data modeling, SQL querying, database design, and data normalization. You can build skills in optimizing queries, managing transactions, and ensuring data integrity. Many courses introduce tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, demonstrating how to implement these skills in real-world applications. You'll also explore concepts such as relational databases, NoSQL systems, and data warehousing, equipping you to handle various data management challenges effectively.

Popular Database Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics

    4.6
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Infographics, Text Mining, Network Model, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

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    34K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, File Management, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Access, Data Quality, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Intro to SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Database Management Systems

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Store, Data Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Operational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Memory Management, Database Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Migration, Database Software, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Servers, Query Languages, User Accounts, System Configuration, Virtual Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular database courses

  • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Intro to SQL: Scrimba
  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
  • Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM

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