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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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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
344 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
IBM
Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
785 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
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Northeastern University
Enterprise Data Wrangling with SQL and Python
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
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
698 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
IBM
IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Engineering, Database Design, Linux Commands, SQL, Database Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, IBM DB2, Database Management, File Management, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
61K reviews
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
IBM
Relational Database Administration (DBA)
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
263 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Status: Free Trial
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
1.5K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Illinois Tech
Building and Working with Relational Databases
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Java, Data Structures, Application Development, Performance Tuning, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
EDUCBA
Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery
Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Structures, Data Transformation
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Relational Databases
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Performance Tuning, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Illinois Tech
Introduction to Relational Databases
Build toward a degree
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
Beginner · 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

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

Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
Enterprise Data Wrangling with SQL and Python: Northeastern University
SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
Introduction to Databases: Meta
Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
Relational Databases: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani