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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, MySQL, Database Architecture and Administration, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Management, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Data Security, Command-Line Interface
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
778 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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IBM
Relational Database Administration (DBA)
Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Systems, IBM DB2, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, Stored Procedure, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Authentications, User Accounts
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
260 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Logical Operations
SQL Querying: Fundamentals
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Database Design, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Colorado Boulder
Relational Database Design
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Diagram Design
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
339 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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IBM
IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI
Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Administration, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
61K reviews
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 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, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
689 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Logical Operations
SQL Querying: Advanced
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Software, Data Management, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Illinois Tech
Building and Working with Relational Databases
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Data Dictionary, Query Languages, Application Development
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4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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Meta
Introduction to Databases
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
1.4K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Meta
Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
674 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Relational Databases
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Integrity, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
University of Michigan
Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.1K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
SQL Querying: Fundamentals: Logical Operations
Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
SQL Querying: Advanced: Logical Operations
Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
Introduction to Databases: Meta
Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta