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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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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, OS Process Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Demystify the Cloud: Amazon Web Services Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, DevOps, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Database Management, Cost Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Cloud Platforms, Analytics, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices

    4.7
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Database Design, Cloud Infrastructure, System Design and Implementation, Cloud Solutions, Systems Design, IT Security Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS CloudFormation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Capture, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Pipelines, Maintainability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Style Guides

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Databases, Dashboard Creation, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Data Processing, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Terraform, Continuous Integration, Web Servers, Amazon CloudWatch, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Nginx, Cloud Deployment, Operating System Administration, Firewall, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, PostgreSQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Demystify the Cloud: Amazon Web Services Basics: Madecraft
  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03): Packt
  • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM
  • Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • DevOps Pro: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD & IaC: KodeKloud

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