SQL courses can help you learn database design, data manipulation, query optimization, and data retrieval techniques. You can build skills in writing complex queries, managing relational databases, and ensuring data integrity. Many courses introduce tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, demonstrating how to use these platforms for data analysis and reporting. You'll also explore key topics such as joins, indexing, and transaction management, which are vital for effective data management and analysis.

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, JSON, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis, Scalability, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Big Data, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, PHP (Scripting Language), jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Restful API, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Databases, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Apache Hadoop, Metadata Management, Data Storage, Apache Hive, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Ad Hoc Analysis, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks