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Database courses can help you learn data modeling, SQL querying, database design, and data normalization. You can build skills in optimizing queries, managing transactions, and ensuring data integrity. Many courses introduce tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, demonstrating how to implement these skills in real-world applications. You'll also explore concepts such as relational databases, NoSQL systems, and data warehousing, equipping you to handle various data management challenges effectively.


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles

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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c)

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Patch Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Scalability, Software Installation, Server Administration, Load Balancing, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Application Performance Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Network Administration, Linux

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    NoSQL systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

    4.3
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Debugging, Network Routing

    4.5
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Key Technologies in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Cloud Deployment, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Big Data, Cloud Services, Analytics, Analysis, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Database Architecture and Administration, Statistical Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Integration

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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Text Mining, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Advanced Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

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    107 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Managing Databases - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Database Design, API Design, MongoDB, Database Management, Authentications, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Databases, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL, SQL, Frontend Integration, Node.JS, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c): Packt
  • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Key Technologies in Data Analytics: LearnQuest
  • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Data Modeling: Meta
  • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University

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