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    • A

      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Snowflake

      Snowflake Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Manipulation, OpenAI, Snowflake Schema, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, SQL, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Pipelines, Cloud Applications, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Data Science Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating New BigQuery Datasets and Visualizing Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Data Storage Technologies, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Statements, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in Django

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Model View Controller, SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Data Modeling, Application Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Deploy Microsoft SQL Server to Compute Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Computing, Server Administration, Cloud Platforms, Windows Servers, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Machines, User Accounts

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Snowflake

      Snowflake Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Data Integration, SQL, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data, Data Import/Export, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Building Batch Data Pipelines on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Transformation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Hibernate (Java), Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Java, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, YAML, Databases, Unit Testing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      669 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Migrating to Cloud SQL from Amazon RDS for MySQL Using Database Migration Service

      Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, MySQL, Amazon Web Services, Data Import/Export, Databases, Relational Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Python Project for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, SQL, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Restful API, Python Programming, Unit Testing, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      765 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Snowflake Generative AI: Snowflake
    • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan
    • Creating New BigQuery Datasets and Visualizing Insights: Google Cloud
    • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
    • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan
    • Deploy Microsoft SQL Server to Compute Engine: Google Cloud
    • Snowflake Data Engineering: Snowflake
    • Building Batch Data Pipelines on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Spring Framework: LearnQuest

    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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