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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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    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    4.2
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Exploitation techniques, Algorithms

    4.6
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub

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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Digital Business - Understand the digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Network Model, Product Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Language Competency, Document Management, Technical Writing, Collaborative Software, Natural Language Processing, Information Technology, Technical Services, Computer Networking, Multilingualism, Vocabulary, English Language, Data Import/Export, File Management, Database Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Warehousing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio: Coursera
  • Blockchain Security: Infosec
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera
  • Digital Business - Understand the digital world: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • 计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation: Peking University

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