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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


  • P

    Packt

    Master SQL for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    C++ Data Structures in the STL

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File I/O, Data Cleansing, Data Storage, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Human Capital, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Administration, Project Design, Data Governance, Policy Development, Data Integration, Public Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Access, PostgreSQL, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (80) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Excel: Data Analysis with Formulas/Functions and PivotTables

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft 365

    3 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Dayforce (HCM Software), HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Human Resources Management and Planning, Payroll, Data Architecture, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, Systems Analysis, Oracle Cloud Applications, Benefits Administration, Business Strategy, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

    4.9 stars, 184 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Server Side, Microservices, Frontend Integration, NoSQL, API Design, Software Technical Review, Continuous Deployment, Web Development, Databases, Database Development

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Analytics Engineering with dbt

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Engineering, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Database Design, Data Mart, Business Intelligence, Analytics, YAML, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Analysis

    3.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Neo4j: Cypher, GDS, GraphQL, LLM, Knowledge Graphs for RAG

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Database Management Systems, Memory Management, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Applied Machine Learning, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Access, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular database administration courses

  • Master SQL for Data Analysis: Packt
  • C++ Data Structures in the STL: Coursera
  • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera
  • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions: Coursera
  • Excel: Data Analysis with Formulas/Functions and PivotTables: Logical Operations
  • Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials: Coursera
  • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
  • JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project: IBM
  • Analytics Engineering with dbt: Edureka

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