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Database Administration Courses

Database administration courses can help you learn data modeling, query optimization, backup strategies, and performance tuning. You can build skills in managing database security, ensuring data integrity, and automating routine tasks. Many courses introduce tools like SQL Server, Oracle Database, and MySQL, that support implementing these skills effectively. You'll also explore methods for troubleshooting issues and maintaining system reliability, preparing you for various challenges in database management.

Popular Database Administration Courses and Certifications


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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Documents, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Test Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Database Management and Core Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Database Application, ASP.NET, Database Development, .NET Framework, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Database Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Software, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, API Testing, Restful API, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Java Programming, Java, Data Mapping, Software Testing, Test Case, Web Services

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Database Management, SQL, Database Software, Event Monitoring, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    MS Teams – Security, Compliance, and Advanced Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Windows PowerShell, Enterprise Application Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Information Assurance, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Importing Data to a Firestore Database

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Cloud Management, Data Migration, Serverless Computing, File Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Database Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Red Hat

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Management, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Vector Database Foundations and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Database Systems, Model Optimization, Unstructured Data, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Scalability, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt
  • REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning: Packt
  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • MS Teams – Security, Compliance, and Advanced Administration: Packt
  • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: Edureka
  • Importing Data to a Firestore Database: Google Cloud
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: Red Hat
  • Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera

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