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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS) by IBM

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    About the Course

    Are you ready to dive into the world of data engineering? In this beginner level course, you will gain a solid understanding of how data is stored,
    processed, and accessed in relational databases (RDBMSes). You will work with different types of databases that are appropriate for various
    data processing requirements. You will begin this course by being introduced to relational database concepts, as well as several industry
    standard relational databases, including IBM DB2, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Next, you’ll utilize RDBMS tools used by professionals such as
    phpMyAdmin and pgAdmin for creating and maintaining relational databases. You will also use the command line and SQL sta...
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    EG

    Feb 26, 2023

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    The final quiz is perfect as no one can use all the materials together and should use his/her information to pass the test so the point is realistic.

    AM

    Jan 1, 2024

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    It is great course to learn relational databases using different DBMS (Db2, PostgreSQL, and MySQL). Plus, the lab materials are useful to practice.

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    By Matthew C

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    Nov 7, 2023

    Content is good. Probably too much focus on DB2 but that is to be expected from IBM. But the lab service is sometimes unusably slow. You may not be able to finish the final project, as on some days, the labs never load... You can follow along to an extent on mariadb or something on your own computer or server but the labs just don't load on the weekend. If the content looks good to you, go ahead and watch the videos, but don't expect to be able to finish the certificate because the labs might just be down.

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    By Peter S

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    Mar 3, 2025

    The course is good, but some of the labs can be extremely frustrating. I understand the designers cannot be responsible for all user configurations, but I would highly suggest that lab content have more troubleshooting comments directly in the lab instead of only in the discussion forum, particularly around options for getting data into and out of the lab environment.

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    By FELIPE M P

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    Jun 7, 2022

    Subjects were made very clear but some explanations lacked information; e.g. when talking about indexing: the topic is way deeper than it was taught. I had to do tons of extra reading to be confident with RDBMS. I know this is what I am supposed to do, but I expected just a little bit more from the videos.

    Nonetheless, it is a very professional course. Congrats!

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    By Alfredo M G

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    Jan 3, 2025

    The course is a great introduction to SQL but have some critical flaws: - Promote bad practices in some lessons (use lowercase in SQL statements and saturate queries in one liners) - Some quizes evaluate correct answers as wrong and even doesn't have a correct answer.

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    By Filos M

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    Sep 20, 2024

    Il corso è ottimo, i laboratori hanno dei tempi troppo ridotti per poter lavorare spensieratamente

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    By Levina S P

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    Sep 30, 2023

    it's better if you also provide a guide on how to install mysql and postgre SQL

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    By Nathan E

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    Dec 11, 2023

    Good content on database principles. Exercises and projects are too easy.

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    By Vvss P

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    Feb 24, 2025

    SHOULD HAVE BEEN WITH MORE DETAILED VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS/EXPLANATION

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    By David B

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    Dec 13, 2022

    Some help but lacks pedagogical skill in its design.

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    By Marius H

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    Jan 10, 2025

    Labs in Module 2 are not working properly.

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    By Maciek O

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    Jan 8, 2024

    This is just a very basic material.

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    By Gianni L

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    May 8, 2023

    Resources are inaccessible.

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    By Suyash P

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    Apr 5, 2024

    good

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    By Không P Q H

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    Jul 26, 2024

    Of the five courses I've completed in IBM's Professional Certificate in Data Engineering, this one has been by far the most disappointing. I'm extremely frustrated with the excessive product placement, particularly for your cloud offerings. I enrolled in this course to learn about relational databases, not to hear a sales pitch about your database management system. While I understand the need to promote your products, I believe it should be done in a more subtle and integrated manner, rather than dedicating entire sections of the course to product demonstrations. Additionally, I've had significant issues with your Db2 on Cloud service, including being unable to create a simple table. Despite numerous support requests, I haven't received any adequate assistance from course moderators, Cognitive Class support, or the IBM Cloud support team. It's disappointing to see a company promote a product that doesn't live up to its claims. Learner time is valuable, and it shouldn't be wasted on learning about a subpar product like Db2.

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    By Kateřina M

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    Mar 11, 2024

    Only few things are working right in the lab. I would not recommend it. Also, the explanation of the thread is nonexistent, you have to search it elsewhere. Yet I still learned something.

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    By Ihab s

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    Nov 30, 2024

    it was hard and overwhelming, to much info related different field like data engineering

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    By Lance L

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    Mar 1, 2024

    Problems with Lab environments. Slow / poor support.

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    By SHAILENDRA T

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    Feb 5, 2025

    booring

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    By Sagnik B

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    Aug 10, 2024

    Useless course, AI grading doesn't grade my submissions at all. Not able to switch to peer review as well. Worst service by Coursera. Not recommending anyone.

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    By Drishti D

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    Nov 15, 2022

    my peer graded assignment is showing failed but all the marks which has been given is full marks, then why is it showing so.

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    By Piotr D

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    Mar 12, 2024

    Poorly prepared materials, labs not loading, peer review is a lottery who gets to grader you...

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    By Sachin S

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    Feb 22, 2025

    Assignments were not good. Final project wasn't at a professional standard

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    By Ahmed E S

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    Sep 6, 2023

    labs are not working and it's not good

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    By Suroopiga R

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    Jun 4, 2025

    i cant klike this

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