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In this course you will learn all about the Structured Query Language ("SQL".) We will review the origins of the language and its conceptual foundations. But primarily, we will focus on learning all the standard SQL commands, their syntax, and how to use these commands to conduct analysis of the data within a relational database. Our scope includes not only the SELECT statement for retrieving data and creating analytical reports, but also includes the DDL ("Data Definition Language") and DML ("Data Manipulation Language") commands necessary to create and maintain database objects.

The Structured Query Language (SQL) can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together faculty from CU Boulder’s departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the MS-DS is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience in computer science, information science, mathematics, and statistics. Learn more about the MS-DS program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder.

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5.0Reviewed Aug 6, 2024

The lecturer is really inspiring. It was a pleasure to take this course. The material is also well structured, well presented and organized.

5.0Reviewed Jan 16, 2023

Good refresher for the basic stuff, explained it in new and helpful ways, and great introduction to some more advanced SQL

5.0Reviewed Dec 8, 2022

I am impressed with the enthusiasm of the instructor and the way he carried the course through out. Big thumbs up from my side :)

5.0Reviewed Feb 23, 2023

In my opinion, this course is quite suitable for people who are just starting to learn SQL. Complete learning material content even to the history of the SQL language.

5.0Reviewed Apr 18, 2026

Great course for beginners! I enjoyed the instructor a lot, such a great vibe! He also explains the concepts very well. Highly recommend for those who want to get started with SQL!

4.0Reviewed Jul 5, 2025

I don't find it practical that other students have to review my reflection in order to release my certificate.

4.0Reviewed Sep 1, 2022

Good intro to SQL. The bi.io coding environment was little cumbersome, but the course content is good to get you comfortable with basic and some intermediate level queries.

5.0Reviewed Mar 4, 2023

The instructor can present ideas and concepts in a clear way. Highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in SQL!

5.0Reviewed May 15, 2022

A very good course going through all the basics for writing SQL commands. A great refresher for me as I have not done any SQL in about 2 years.

5.0Reviewed Jun 13, 2023

Great introduction to SQL for someone who has absolutely no previous experience with data analytics, modeling, and manipulation.!

5.0Reviewed May 29, 2022

Excellent course. The instructor took the time to teach SQL in a comprehensive way and the labs and quizes are very well prepared to help with the learning.

5.0Reviewed Oct 17, 2022

The course will give you enough information to tackle many business problems with SQL. Alan is a very good teacher, methodical, focused and pleasant to listen to.