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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Intermediate PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      National Taiwan University

      大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Banking, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Services, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      398 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Source Systems, Data Ingestion, and Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Quality, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, Data Processing, NoSQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, SQL, Database Application

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Washington

      Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Analytics, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods II

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      486 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      313 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Cloud Storage, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Big Data, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Data Architecture

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • N

      NIIT

      Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Node.JS, Restful API, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Back-End Web Development, Unstructured Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Cybersécurité Google

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Risk Management Framework, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Debugging, Cybersecurity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      454 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Unstructured Data, Cloud Storage, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Big Data, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      289 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
    • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
    • Source Systems, Data Ingestion, and Pipelines: DeepLearning.AI
    • Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning: Google Cloud
    • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
    • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases: NIIT

    Why Learn SQL?

    SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for storing, retrieving, and managing data in relational databases. It’s a critical skill in data analysis, business intelligence, and software development. Learning SQL helps you work efficiently with data, uncover insights, and support decision-making across industries.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sql

    Popular SQL courses on Coursera include SQL for Data Science from the University of California, Davis and Databases and SQL for Data Science by IBM. These courses teach SQL basics, data analysis, querying databases, and using SQL in business or data science contexts.‎

    Yes. Many SQL courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to write SQL queries, filter and sort data, join multiple tables, and use aggregate functions. Some courses also cover subqueries, data cleaning, and working with large datasets or cloud-based databases.‎

    No prior experience is required. Most introductory SQL courses are designed for beginners and walk you through the fundamentals step by step. If you’ve used spreadsheets or worked with data, those skills can be helpful but aren’t necessary.‎

    Yes. SQL is a highly sought-after skill for roles in data analysis, business intelligence, software development, and more. Learning SQL through Coursera can help you build job-ready skills, complete hands-on projects, and earn certificates that show what you’ve learned.‎

    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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