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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, PostgreSQL, Operational Databases, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Relational Databases, Google Sheets, Unstructured Data, R Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spreadsheet Software, Databases, SQL, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Hugging Face, Unstructured Data, SQL, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Database Management, Restful API, Data Processing
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Agentic systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Data Management
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Data Persistence, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Hibernate (Java), Application Security, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Scalability, Business Intelligence, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Initiative and Leadership, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Automation, Responsible AI, Marketing Automation, Business Solutions, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Employee Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours