SQL courses can help you learn database design, data manipulation, query optimization, and data retrieval techniques. You can build skills in writing complex queries, managing relational databases, and ensuring data integrity. Many courses introduce tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, demonstrating how to use these platforms for data analysis and reporting. You'll also explore key topics such as joins, indexing, and transaction management, which are vital for effective data management and analysis.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Scoping, Data Visualization, Process Flow Diagrams, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Business Requirements
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Feature Engineering, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Science, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Warehousing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD), File Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, SQL, LLM Application, Database Systems, Query Languages, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours