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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Administration, Data Analysis, Database Application, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Modeling
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Software, IT Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Database Administration, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Import/Export, Software Installation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Storage, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, Network Routing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Database Management, Database Administration, Problem Management, Relational Databases, Incident Management, Service Management, Information Systems, Software Development Methodologies, IT Management, Asset Management, Project Design, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), NoSQL, Data Management, Database Administration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Databases, Database Management, Database Administration, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Technical Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Databases, Transaction Processing, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks