About This Course
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In this course, you'll learn the technical and practical concepts underlying databases. You'll gain experience using relational database management systems (RDBMS) by designing and implementing relational databases. You'll also program Structured Query Language (SQL) script to create database objects and transactions.
You can take this course on its own or use it to prepare for one of these programs:
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Designed For
Anyone interested in developing fundamental database and SQL skills.
Video Overview
Discover the fundamentals of data management with instructor Randall Root. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing databases, querying data and transforming information into meaningful insights.
Duration: 04:05
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What You'll Learn
Beginning to intermediate SQL programming
The database development life cycle (spec, design, build, operate)
The differences between transactional and decision support objects
Techniques for using entity relationship diagrams (ERD)
Database modeling and normalization
Get Hands-On Experience
Write complex queries to analyze data
Learn about and practice responsible AI use
Complete a final database design project that supports real-world business requirements
Career Stats
20%
Projected growth in U.S. demand for database management skills (2025–27)
6%
Projected growth in U.S. demand for SQL skills (2025-27)
Earn a Digital Badge
After successfully completing this course, you can claim a digital achievement badge that can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.
This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.
