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Relational Database Courses

Relational database courses can help you learn SQL, data modeling, normalization, and query optimization. You can build skills in designing efficient database schemas, managing data integrity, and performing complex data retrieval. Many courses introduce tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, showing how these platforms support your ability to create and manage databases effectively. You'll also explore indexing strategies, transaction management, and data security practices, all essential for robust database management.

Popular Relational Database Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 801 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (801) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    4.6 stars, 368 reviews, Beginner, Course

    ★ 4.6 (368) · Beginner · Course

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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Shell Script, Apache Kafka, Data Store, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6 stars, 62K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, MySQL, IBM DB2, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management

    4.4 stars, 274 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (274) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, Information Systems, MySQL, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Conceptual Design

    4.4 stars, 463 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (463) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 721 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (721) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis

    3.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Illinois Tech

    Building and Working with Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Development, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Data Access, Diagram Design, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (116) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Authorization (Computing)

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Storage, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Development, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Power BI, Performance Tuning, Generative AI, Analytics

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Introduction to Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Database Systems, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Administration, Data Modeling

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Best Relational Database courses from IBM

Top-rated Relational Database courses offered by IBM on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
    IBMBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(801)IBM
  2. 2
    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI
    IBMIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.6(62,044)IBM
  3. 3
    Relational Database Administration (DBA)
    IBMIntermediate1 - 3 Months4.4(274)IBM

Best Relational Database courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Relational Database courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Relational Database Design
    University of Colorado BoulderBeginnerNo prerequisites
  2. 2
    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases
    IBMBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(721)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Relational Database Design
    Illinois TechBeginner1 - 4 Weeks3.9(16)No prerequisites

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