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    • Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Redis and RediSearch

      Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), NoSQL

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Coursera Project Network

      Importing Data into R

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, MySQL, Data Capture, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Real Time Data

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning with PySpark: Recommender System

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Collection and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, SQL, MySQL, Databases, Query Languages, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Pandas (Python Package), Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Università di Napoli Federico II

      A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Scalability, Business Intelligence

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Analysis with Google BigQuery and Cloud Dataflow em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, SQL, Scalability, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • IBM

      Data Warehousing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Design, Data Transformation, Star Schema, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Data Architecture, PostgreSQL, Shell Script, SQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • SkillUp EdTech

      Power BI Data Analyst Associate Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Security, Data Management

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Analysis, Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Glasgow

      Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Data Analysis, Patient Flow, Predictive Analytics, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Interoperability, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Getting Started with Redis and RediSearch: Google Cloud
    • Importing Data into R: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Big Data: LearnQuest
    • Machine Learning with PySpark: Recommender System: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Collection and Integration: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Serverless Data Analysis with Google BigQuery and Cloud Dataflow em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Data Warehousing Capstone Project: IBM
    • Power BI Data Analyst Associate Prep: SkillUp EdTech

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sql

    Knowing why you need SQL, whether for data analysis, database management, or web development, can sharpen your focus. Regular practice with SQL queries enhances your problem-solving efficiency. Online communities like Stack Overflow and SQL subreddits can offer support and solving challenges. Work on real projects such as building and querying your own databases. SQL for Data Science by the University of California, Davis is a valuable course to start with.‎

    SQL courses on Coursera help equip learners with crucial database management and querying skills:

    • Basic to advanced SQL commands for data retrieval, insertion, updating, and deletion
    • Techniques for designing and managing relational databases
    • Skills in writing complex queries to analyze and manipulate data
    • Understanding of database optimization and performance tuning
    • Application of SQL in data science for querying large datasets
    • Integration of SQL with other data analysis tools and languages‎

    SQL courses on Coursera are designed to accommodate all learners, regardless of their background:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that explain the fundamentals of SQL and relational databases.
    • Intermediate learners can enhance their skills with more complex data manipulation and optimization techniques.
    • Advanced users can explore specialized topics such as SQL for data science or database administration.‎

    After completing SQL courses on Coursera, learners can acquire credentials that may help in their career progression:

    • Professional certificates that validate your SQL skills and understanding of database management
    • Specializations that focus on specific applications of SQL, such as business intelligence or data warehousing
    • Certificates that are recognized in the tech industry and can bolster your professional qualifications‎

    SQL skills are highly sought after in various fields:

    • Database Administrator, managing and maintaining database systems
    • Data Analyst, extracting and analyzing data from complex databases
    • Business Intelligence Analyst, using SQL to create dashboards and reports for strategic decisions
    • Software Developer, integrating SQL into application development for data-driven functionalities
    • Data Scientist, leveraging SQL to manage and query large datasets for advanced analyses‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including SQL. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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