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Databases for Data Scientists

Whether you are a beginning programmer with an interest in Data Science, a data scientist working closely with content experts, or a software developer seeking to learn about the database layer of the stack this specialization is for you! We focus on the relational database which is the most widely used type of database. Relational databases have dominated the database software marketplace for nearly four decades and form a core, foundational part of software development. In this specialization you will learn about database design, database software fundamentals, and how to use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to work with databases. The specialization, will conclude with an overview of future trends in databases, including non-relational databases (NoSQL) and Big Data. Upon completion of this specialization you will be well prepared to design and create efficient and effective relational databases, fill them with data, and work with them using SQL.

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Three courses

Relational Database Design

Have you ever wanted to build a database but don't know where to start? This course will provide you a step-by-step guidance. We are going to start from a raw idea to an implementable relational database. Getting on the path, practicing the real-life mini cases, you will be confident and comfortable with Relational Database Design.

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The Structured Query Language (SQL)

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In this course, you will learn the Structured Query Language (SQL). We will review its origins and conceptual foundations. Primarily, we will focus on learning all the standard SQL commands, their syntax, and how to use these commands to conduct analysis of the data within a relational database.

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Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

This course covers advanced areas of database technologies, including future trends in database software.

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Learning objectives

Design effective, efficient databases through normalization and data modeling
Develop expertise in programming with the structured query language (“sql”)

Knowledge about database operations, data warehouse, big data, and nosql

Design effective, efficient databases through normalization and data modeling
Develop expertise in programming with the structured query language (“sql”)
Knowledge about database operations, data warehouse, big data, and nosql

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Time

12 hours

Level

Introductory

Via

Coursera

Institution

University of Colorado Boulder

Instructors

Di Wu

Alan Paradise

Level

Introductory

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