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      SAS

      SAS® Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS® Viya®

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Cloud Computing, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Access, Data Management, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Analysis with Google BigQuery and Cloud Dataflow em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, SQL, Scalability, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Serverless Computing, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Launching into Machine Learning em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      How to Use Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Storage, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Collection and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, SQL, Databases, Query Languages, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Pandas (Python Package), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with GCP em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Solutions, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Database Design, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      O

      Oracle

      Oracle HeatWave MySQL Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Azure Serverless Functions in a Real-World Scenario

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, NoSQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software Development, Microsoft Visual Studio

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Northeastern University

      Database to AI: Practical Data Analytics Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, Big Data, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Conceptual Design, MongoDB

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Codio

      Select Topics in Python: Django

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Django (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Unit Testing, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Model View Controller, Virtual Environment, Application Frameworks, PostgreSQL, HTML and CSS

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • O

      Oracle

      Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Foundations Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle Cloud, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Lakes, Cloud Security, NoSQL, MySQL, Applied Machine Learning, JSON

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • SAS® Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS® Viya®: SAS
    • Serverless Data Analysis with Google BigQuery and Cloud Dataflow em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls: Coursera Project Network
    • Launching into Machine Learning em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • How to Use Data: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Collection and Integration: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with GCP em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Oracle HeatWave MySQL Foundation: Oracle
    • Creating Azure Serverless Functions in a Real-World Scenario: Coursera Project Network
    • Database to AI: Practical Data Analytics Integration: Northeastern University

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sql

    Knowing why you need SQL, whether for data analysis, database management, or web development, can sharpen your focus. Regular practice with SQL queries enhances your problem-solving efficiency. Online communities like Stack Overflow and SQL subreddits can offer support and solving challenges. Work on real projects such as building and querying your own databases. SQL for Data Science by the University of California, Davis is a valuable course to start with.‎

    SQL courses on Coursera help equip learners with crucial database management and querying skills:

    • Basic to advanced SQL commands for data retrieval, insertion, updating, and deletion
    • Techniques for designing and managing relational databases
    • Skills in writing complex queries to analyze and manipulate data
    • Understanding of database optimization and performance tuning
    • Application of SQL in data science for querying large datasets
    • Integration of SQL with other data analysis tools and languages‎

    SQL courses on Coursera are designed to accommodate all learners, regardless of their background:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that explain the fundamentals of SQL and relational databases.
    • Intermediate learners can enhance their skills with more complex data manipulation and optimization techniques.
    • Advanced users can explore specialized topics such as SQL for data science or database administration.‎

    After completing SQL courses on Coursera, learners can acquire credentials that may help in their career progression:

    • Professional certificates that validate your SQL skills and understanding of database management
    • Specializations that focus on specific applications of SQL, such as business intelligence or data warehousing
    • Certificates that are recognized in the tech industry and can bolster your professional qualifications‎

    SQL skills are highly sought after in various fields:

    • Database Administrator, managing and maintaining database systems
    • Data Analyst, extracting and analyzing data from complex databases
    • Business Intelligence Analyst, using SQL to create dashboards and reports for strategic decisions
    • Software Developer, integrating SQL into application development for data-driven functionalities
    • Data Scientist, leveraging SQL to manage and query large datasets for advanced analyses‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including SQL. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    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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