Advanced Data Modeling from Coursera

Develop a working knowledge and familiarity with advanced database concepts such as usage, modeling, automation, storage, optimization and administration.

To take this course, you must have completed the previous Database courses. You must also be eager to continue your journey with coding.

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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

- Deploy basic data modeling skills and navigate modern storage options for a data warehouse

- Apply planning and execution of ETL style database engineering by building upon existing MySQL skills

- Develop a working knowledge of the different aspects of managing a database including administration of database operations and concerns, alongside processes and solutions for monitoring, reporting and debugging

- Demonstrate data modeling skills within a real-world project environment

You’ll gain experience with the following tools and software:

- Workbench data modeling software

- Syntaxes used to interact with a data warehouse

- Extract, transform and loading (ETL) techniques and methods

- MySQL data warehouse administration

- Data warehouse monitoring and reporting tools

- Database debugging and testing tools

- Data modeling tools

What's inside

Syllabus

Data modeling and management

Get to grips with fundamental data modeling concepts, with a particular focus on a systematic database modeling process. Then learn to use MySQL Workbench to visually design, model, generate, and manage databases.

Data warehousing

Learn about the role of data warehouses in database analytics, the characteristics of a data warehouse and data warehouse architecture. Develop familiarity with the dimensional data modeling approach for data warehousing.

Advanced data analytics

Explore the role of advanced data analytics tools and evaluate how they're used to evaluate business performance.

Model and analyze data

Apply data modeling to a real world project.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a thorough foundation in advanced database concepts, making it suitable for those new to the field

Suitable for those seeking to advance their career in database management and analytics

Taught by Meta staff, ensuring the curriculum aligns with industry best practices

Provides hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software

Covers advanced topics such as data modeling, data warehousing, and advanced data analytics

Requires completion of previous database courses, indicating a need for prior knowledge

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Advanced Data Modeling with these activities:

Reach out to experienced database professionals

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Connect with mentors to gain insights, guidance, and support in your learning journey.

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Attend industry events or meetups
Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn

Review 'Database Fundamentals'

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Review the fundamental concepts of database design and modeling to reinforce your understanding.

View Database Concepts on Amazon

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Read chapters 1-3
Take notes on key concepts

Compile a list of useful MySQL commands

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Create a reference list of MySQL commands to strengthen your recall and ability to perform database operations efficiently.

Browse courses on MySQL

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Review MySQL documentation
Organize commands by category (e.g., data manipulation, data retrieval)

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SQL practice problems

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Solve SQL practice problems to improve your proficiency in data querying and manipulation.

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Visit LeetCode or HackerRank
Solve easy and medium difficulty SQL problems

Follow online tutorials on data warehousing

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Supplement your learning with online tutorials to gain a deeper understanding of data warehousing concepts.

Browse courses on Data Warehousing

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Search for tutorials on Coursera or Udemy
Watch videos and complete practice exercises

Join a study group or online forum

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Engage with peers to discuss course material, ask questions, and reinforce your understanding.

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Find a study group or online forum
Participate in discussions and ask questions

Design a data model for a real-world scenario

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Apply your skills to create a data model that solves a real-world problem, fostering your understanding of data modeling principles.

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Identify a business requirement
Create an entity-relationship diagram
Normalize the data model
Generate SQL statements to create the database

Answer questions in online forums or study groups

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By helping others, you solidify your understanding of the course material and develop your communication skills.

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Join online forums or study groups
Actively participate and answer questions from peers

Career center

Learners who complete Advanced Data Modeling will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Engineer

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data management solutions that meet the needs of an organization. They work with business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and then design and implement data models that support those requirements. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a Data Architect, including how to apply data modeling skills in a real-world project environment.

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ETL Developer

ETL Developers build and maintain the infrastructure that supports data analytics and data science. They work with data from a variety of sources, including databases, data warehouses, and big data platforms. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an ETL Developer, including how to apply ETL techniques to build data pipelines and how to manage and monitor a data warehouse.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

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Data Quality Analyst

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Data Scientist

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Data Analyst

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Database Administrator

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Database Developer

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Data Warehouse Manager

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Data Privacy Analyst

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Data Protection Officer

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Information Security Analyst

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