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SQL for Any IT Professional Specialization
Top-to-Bottom SQL With Relational Databases. Learn about relational databases, database design, data management, and data mining.
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Design and build a relational database
Deploy a relational database using SQL
Manage and query data using SQL
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Gain a foundational understanding of relational databases and SQL.
Apply SQL commands to manage and query data effectively.
Explore and manipulate a unique bird photography database.
Understand the relational database design process and lifecycle.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Database Design
Category: SQL
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Query Languages
Category: Database Management
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Databases
Category: Database Systems
What you'll learn
Design and model relational databases with a focus on entities and relationships.
Normalize data to optimize database efficiency and integrity.
Implement physical database structures using SQL's DDL.
Manage and manipulate data effectively with SQL's DML commands.
Skills you'll gain
Category: SQL
Category: Database Design
Category: Data Structures
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Database Development
Category: Database Management
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Database Systems
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Data Management
What you'll learn
Master the SQL select statement for efficient data querying.
Join tables to extract comprehensive insights from multiple data sources.
Utilize SQL functions to transform and analyze data effectively.
Apply advanced querying techniques with GROUP BY and HAVING clauses for sophisticated data analysis.
Skills you'll gain
Category: SQL
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Databases
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Query Languages
Category: Database Design
What you'll learn
Apply SQL concepts through hands-on exercises with a unique BIRDS database.
Understand basic database management, including schema management and user privileges.
Create and manage views to enhance data analysis and query performance.
Develop advanced SQL queries, including subqueries and compound queries.
Skills you'll gain
Category: SQL
Category: Database Management
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Database Design
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Query Languages
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: User Accounts
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