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About the Course

In this course, you will be introduced to databases and explore the modern ways in which they are used. Learn to distinguish between different types of database management systems then practice basic creation and data selection with the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) commands. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts and principles that underpin how databases work - Identify and explain the different types of core technology and management systems used in databases - Identify and interpret basic SQL statements and commands - Manipulate records in a database with the use of SQL statements and commands - Outline alternatives to SQL - and plan and design a simple relational database system You’ll also gain experience with the following: • Fundamental concepts in database • Basic MySQL syntax and commands • Database management systems • MySQL software • Relational databases...

Top reviews

IS

Sep 1, 2022

Well detailed course, I thought this topic was going to be hard to learn. But the teacher explained it well. Anyway, I enjoy this course, because I learned a lot from it. Thank you Coursera and Meta.

JA

Feb 1, 2023

The course was interactive with hands on lab exercises further helping students to grasp concept. Theories were well explained in details with illustration that helped to foster understanding.

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By Gaurav G

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Oct 26, 2022

I liked the overall approach of learnings basics of relational database. I'd love to rate it 5 stars but there are some typos and mistakes found during the course. The final, graded test was a bit painful because some of the answers (SQL queries) are logically correct but online grading forces it to write the answer in its way. Would appreciate if answers are graded by the instructors (or humans in general).

By Sahar S

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Oct 11, 2022

The instructor is very clear, and the course is well-organized with a reasonable amount of videos and readings. The content is easy to understand, especially SQL is very well taught for people who don't have any background. My only complaint is that there are many typos and errors in the exercises. Also, I wish there were more practice lab questions.

By Travis A

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Jan 14, 2023

The course is excellent for learning the fundamentals of relational databases. I also found it to be an effective refresher from my college course. Four stars overall because there are problems with diagrams, typos and inconsistent references to variable names. Don't let those issues stop you though because the course is worth the inconveniences.

By Bryan L

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Nov 10, 2022

The content and the layout of the course is really good, unfortunately there's many errors all over it. Sometimes there's syntax errors (pretty important if you're coding), wrong solutions to the problems in the labs, the right solution on the quizzes get marked as wrong, etc.

By salman b

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Sep 29, 2022

Over all very informative and helpful fro beginners like me, I found lab environment very useful and a good way to get hands-on experience . Some more interactive material could be better.

By Cody V

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Sep 23, 2022

The course was very informative but it alos had several inconsistencies within the information. There were also many grading issues that I flaged but never recieved any feedback on.

By Brionna E

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Sep 19, 2023

The formulas taught in the learnings do not always match the required formula for the lab or the quiz. Very user friendly and great for any skill level.

By Hoo L H

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Mar 10, 2023

In the Lab test, some of the instructions is not sync, i.e., the picture showed in the instruction page is contradictory to the requirement.

By Rachmi M F

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Oct 27, 2023

All materials are good but the final graded assignment is too hard because our answer should perfectly match with course's answer.

By Richelle P

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Sep 22, 2022

I wish accessing the Lab to practice SQL queries was easier to reach. I had to go back to previous weeks to find the lab link...

By Madison K

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Nov 7, 2022

Labs and assignments sometimes lacked proper direction but the instructing on necessary skills was awesome and very detailed.

By Menna T

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Sep 24, 2023

A very good content, well explained, the labs are very useful, but the assessments should be a little more challenging.

By Wesley V

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Aug 22, 2023

Information is great. Graded quizzes towards the end did not appear to be proofread or answers verified for accuracy.

By Yaoxiang N

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Nov 28, 2023

The first week's content is a little bit overwhelming, but it will be clear in the following week's materials.

By Tiffany O

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Jan 26, 2023

Good beginner course overall and covers a lot of material. Week 4's Normalization lab needs some improvement.

By Nea'ma I

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Nov 13, 2022

The course was very simple and goes a step by step with the student , The instructor is literally the best!!

By Rachel L W

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Sep 15, 2022

Very thorough and clear content. Excellent videos and labs, however the quizzes need some editing.

By Aleksandra N

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Mar 29, 2023

There are some errors in the material like typos that should be accurate in syntax for instance.

By Martin T

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Dec 2, 2022

Very good Course with powerful knowledge and builder skills for the work market needs.

By Gabriel B

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Dec 7, 2022

Excelente,muy didáctico pese a estar en ingles aprendí mucho....recomendado...gracias

By Garegin Y

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Sep 29, 2022

Very useful, but there are some issues in content as well as in graded assignmnents

By Alfredo R

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Apr 14, 2023

It is necessary more exercises to achieve a pretty good level in some assignments

By BALAKRISHNA G

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Sep 28, 2022

Some of the Syntax check Quiz answers are not properly validating.

By Harsh Y

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Oct 10, 2022

understanding 1nf - 3nf was little hard but overall it was great

By Jihad B (

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Sep 19, 2022

Great course, but the auto grading system needs improvements.