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      Packt

      Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Application Deployment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Development, Data Access, JSON, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      SQL para el desarrollo web

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Data Entry, Query Languages, Web Development, Data Access, Data Integrity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SAS

      Getting Started with SAS Programming

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, MongoDB, PySpark, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Database Management, Data Pipelines, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      759 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Inference, Data Processing, Data Access, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation, Workflow Management, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Applied Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Shiny (R Package), Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Database Design, Data Presentation, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Leaflet (Software), Data Transformation, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Software-Defined Networking, Data Store, NoSQL, Cloud Platforms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning for Trading

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Market Trend, Securities Trading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Financial Market

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatic Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Research Reports, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Big Data, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Database Design, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Managing Big Data with MySQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Master C# and SQL by Building Applications: Packt
    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • SQL para el desarrollo web: Universidad de Palermo
    • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
    • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
    • Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning: IBM
    • Applied Data Science with R: IBM
    • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning for Trading: Google Cloud
    • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto

    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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