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Database Design Courses

Database design courses can help you learn data modeling, normalization techniques, and schema design. You can build skills in creating efficient queries, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing database performance. Many courses introduce tools like SQL for database management, ER diagrams for visualizing relationships, and software such as MySQL or PostgreSQL to implement your designs. By mastering these skills and tools, you can effectively structure and manage data for various applications.


Popular Database Design Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Development, Database Software, Database Design, Database Theory, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Apache Hive: Design, Query & Optimize Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, SQL, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Northeastern University

    Data Management for Analytics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Database Management, Databases, Database Administration, Data Management, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Dependency Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Management with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Design, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Oracle DBA Training: Architecture, SQL & User Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Database Software, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, SQL, Enterprise Application Management, Network Administration, Memory Management, User Accounts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL Triggers: Design, Implement & Manage

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Business Logic, Business Process Automation, Stored Procedure, SQL, Relational Databases, Dependency Analysis, Database Management, Database Development, Event-Driven Programming, Event Monitoring, Auditing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Designing and Querying Bigtable Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Data Access, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Management, SQL, Databases, Information Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Optimize Your Database with Indexes

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Database Theory, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Northeastern University

    Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
  • Apache Hive: Design, Query & Optimize Big Data: EDUCBA
  • Data Management for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Data Management with SQL: Packt
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Oracle DBA Training: Architecture, SQL & User Admin: EDUCBA
  • Oracle PL/SQL Triggers: Design, Implement & Manage: EDUCBA
  • Designing and Querying Bigtable Schemas: Google Cloud
  • Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera

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