Build skills for in-demand data roles with the Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate. This comprehensive program equips you with essential skills for database administration, data analysis, and business intelligence positions, which are among the most sought-after technical jobs. Starting with SQL query fundamentals and advancing to sophisticated database management, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, a leading database platform. Across five courses, you'll learn to write efficient SQL queries, design databases, implement security measures, optimize performance, and integrate business intelligence tools. This program is unique with its practical approach and cutting-edge AI integration. You’ll leverage generative AI for query optimization and development, working on real-world projects that simulate workplace scenarios. Each course concludes with a comprehensive project to build your SQL Server skills portfolio. Database skills are foundational in many industries, with SQL consistently ranking as a valuable technical competency for data professionals. No prior experience with databases or SQL is required. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy solving data-related problems, and wish to develop enduring technical skills, this program will provide you with the foundation needed for a successful data career.
CC
Very good foundations course but I think the Lab abit laggy.
OA
It's a very good course. However, it's isn't well explanatory. It is not a beginners course, rather an intermediate course. Anyways, Kudos to the Microsoft Team for this masterpiece.
JV
Very basic at the beginning, but I have learned new things as the course progressed, and I also improved my previous knowledge on some topics
MB
The teachers could be more engaging, but generally it was a good course.
MM
This course has given me the the scope I was looking for, thank you so much @cursera and the ones make this real @SENATEC. Perseverance and hungry to keep learning more!!!
HA
An amazing course, through which one gets the exposure of writing powerful queries in MSSQL using very powerful tools such as VS Code and GitHub CoPilot
RR
Excellent beginner to intermediate course for anyone looking to gain an understanding of SQL and database management.
SP
nice but where is my crtificate i cant download it
RG
This course is amazing, i have learn a lot from this course.
DC
Great for making you evaluate real world application.
VS
probably the best sql course for building foundational knowledge
JM
This was an excellent course to get started. I did have some issues with the VS Code database on occasion but was able to restart the lab and get it working.
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None of the practice labs and databases actually work. No instructors respond to requests for help in the forum and Coursera was abysmal at responding to help request (their chatbot is even more useless). Had to unenroll because you can't actually proceed with the work.
This course is old. It needs to be updated. Spots in labs were not possible to complete (simple actions such as rounding to X digits etc.). I can accept that, a quick search out of Coursera gave me the information that I needed. The big complaint I have is the last section of the last module where you need to sign up for a github account. That account is free, but there is now a paid requirement for the AI Copilot integration to be able to complete the labs. Even though there is a 30 day free trial, if I were to go on to the second class, I would end up needing to pay for the access. I am already paying for the course. This seems quite disingenuous. The course needs a good scrub and update.
Microsoft's approach to this is horrible, in my opinion. The brief introduction to SQL within Google's Cybersecurity certificate was much more straightforward. This course, at least so far, is chaotic. To start with, Pseudocode wasn't actually described (no intro into what it was or why it was necessary), but then there's a video on how to do it. Then you're expected to write your own, but again, no reasons why. In the next lab, not only does it bounce all over the place within the databases without telling you to change databases, but in its "utilize the below code structure to get you started" section, it structured code in the following way: FROM -- your code here. This indicates that dashes (--) should be used after a FROM clause. This is absolutely inaccurate, but including this in an example is incredibly misleading. I'm learning more on how to use SQL from using a search engine than I am from this course. Just all over the place, poorly laid out, and not intuitive teaching methods in this course. I'm really disappointed.
Absolutely hate this course. By the time you have to jump around to all of the items to read or participate in, you are exhausted and learned to follow steps, not actually concepts or sql. The build in lab items are horrendous.
There are problems with the installation of the Chinook database. There is no information available, so you actually can't use it ...
I have no clue how to use this course. It claims it is for beginners, but offers no insight on HOW to get connected to the Chinook DB. It gives the most basic information claiming the DB will just be there, and it is not. No amount of googling has solved this other than download this or download that. My work laptop and personal laptop it does not show up. Been over a week of trying to figure this out and I just give up.
SQL Foundations is an exceptional introductory course designed for beginners, aspiring data analysts, and software developers looking to build a rock-solid understanding of relational databases. It seamlessly bridges core theoretical concepts with hands-on, practical query writing. #Key Takeaways 1. Mastered core DML and DDL commands (SELECT, INSERT, ALTER, DROP). 2. Learned best practices for view management and database integrity. 3. Built confidence in writing clean, efficient, and well-structured relational queries. #Verdict Highly Recommended! A must-take course for anyone seeking a clear, comprehensive, and practical springboard into the world of database management and data analytics.
This course is excellent! It was very well structured in a way that made the material easy to understand. I now have more confidence in my SQL stills. Having a solid foundation of fundamentals is a great way to ease learning new things.
Me gustó la metodología de enseñanza, primero darle un vistazo a la importancia del tema, relacionándolo con lenguaje que ya conocemos y luego ponerlo en práctica en los laboratorios
I highly recommend this course because each module is demonstrated in great detail. The unique material on GitHub Copilot truly helps beginners learn SQL effectively.
An amazing course, through which one gets the exposure of writing powerful queries in MSSQL using very powerful tools such as VS Code and GitHub CoPilot
Excellent beginner to intermediate course for anyone looking to gain an understanding of SQL and database management.
muy excelente con los laboratorios se puede practicar y afianzar los conocimientos
May you be blessed, and may your efforts and outstanding lectures be blessed.
Bien explicado entre las tareas y los laboratorios queda mas claro cada tema
probably the best sql course for building foundational knowledge
Buen curso, me gusto mucho lo que se enseña en la parte basica
This course is amazing, i have learn a lot from this course.
Very good foundations course but I think the Lab abit laggy.
Es excelente para empezar de la mejor manera a aprender.