Learn SQL with Databricks from Coursera

Welcome to the Learn SQL with Databricks course, where you'll embark on a journey to acquire essential skills in database management, data analysis, and advanced data manipulation techniques. This course is meticulously designed to guide you through the intricacies of SQL, leveraging the powerful and versatile Databricks platform.

This comprehensive journey is designed to equip you with a robust set of skills and knowledge, enabling you to harness the full potential of SQL in data analysis, manipulation, and decision-making processes.

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

- Grasp Databricks' features, architecture, and its role in data science and engineering.

- Master SQL basics, querying data, and managing databases within Databricks.

- Configure Databricks, optimize SQL processing, and utilize notebooks efficiently.

- Learn loading, managing, preparing data, and sharing using Delta Sharing.

- Explore joins, subqueries, aggregation, and optimization (indexing, views, procedures).

- Apply SQL in Databricks through case studies, emphasizing efficient queries, maintenance, and data security.

This course is tailored for individuals seeking to learn SQL with Databricks, providing comprehensive instruction and hands-on experience to master the essential skills for efficient data manipulation, analysis, and management within the Databricks environment.

Basic understanding of databases & SQL, familiarity with data concepts, some programming knowledge are recommended for learning SQL with Databricks.

Master SQL with Databricks: Empower your data journey, unleash seamless manipulation, and elevate insights for data-driven success!

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Syllabus

Introduction to SQL and Databricks

Explore Databricks' features, understand its role in data science and engineering, and learn SQL basics, emphasizing its importance in data analysis.

SQL Fundamentals

Delve into SQL essentials: data types, database creation, data retrieval with SELECT, and data filtering using WHERE and GROUP BY clauses.

Advanced SQL Queries

Advance to complex SQL queries, covering joins, subqueries, and data modification techniques, alongside transaction management and rollback operations.

Data Manipulation and Optimization

Focus on advanced data manipulation, including altering data structures, optimizing queries with indexes, and utilizing views and stored procedures, supplemented with real-world case studies.

Course Wrap-Up Assessment

Conclude the course with a comprehensive assessment, testing knowledge across all modules, from SQL basics to advanced data manipulation and optimization in Databricks, ensuring a solid understanding and practical application of the learned concepts.

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Covers the basics of SQL and data manipulation, making it accessible to beginners

Utilizes the popular Databricks platform for hands-on experience, which is widely used in industry

Provides case studies and real-world examples to reinforce learning and showcase practical applications

Requires some basic understanding of databases and SQL, which may limit accessibility for complete beginners

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 Learn SQL with Databricks with these activities:

SQL Basics - Data Types and Tables

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Review the fundamentals of SQL, including data types, table creation, and basic data manipulation techniques to strengthen your foundation before starting the course.

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Review data types commonly used in SQL, such as integers, strings, and dates
Practice creating tables with appropriate data types and constraints

Build a Simple Database - Employee Management

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Apply your SQL skills to create a small database for managing employee information, allowing you to practice data modeling, data manipulation, and querying.

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Design the database schema, including tables and their relationships
Create the database and tables using SQL commands
Insert sample data into the tables
Write SQL queries to retrieve, filter, and aggregate data from the database

SQL Cheat Sheet - Common Queries and Functions

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Create a comprehensive cheat sheet that summarizes commonly used SQL queries, functions, and syntax, providing a quick reference during the course.

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Compile a list of essential SQL queries and functions
Organize the cheat sheet logically, categorizing queries and functions
Review and refine the cheat sheet for clarity and accuracy

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SQL Study Group - Discuss Queries and Optimization

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Join a study group with peers to discuss complex SQL queries, share optimization techniques, and provide feedback on each other's work, fostering collaboration and improving understanding.

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Form a study group with classmates or online learners
Select challenging SQL queries to analyze and discuss
Share ideas on optimizing queries for better performance

Explore SQL Optimization Techniques

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Seek out tutorials and articles that delve into advanced SQL optimization techniques, such as indexing, query planning, and data partitioning, to enhance your understanding of database performance.

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Identify online tutorials or articles on SQL optimization
Follow the tutorials to learn about different optimization techniques
Apply the techniques to your own SQL queries to improve performance

SQL Practice Problems - Data Manipulation and Queries

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Engage in repetitive practice by solving SQL problems that focus on data manipulation and querying, reinforcing your understanding of SQL syntax and techniques.

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Find online platforms or textbooks that provide SQL practice problems
Solve the problems, focusing on accuracy and efficiency
Review your solutions and identify areas for improvement

Attend a SQL Workshop - Advanced Query Techniques

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Attend a workshop that covers advanced SQL query techniques, such as window functions, subqueries, and set operations, expanding your knowledge and practical skills.

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Research and identify SQL workshops aligned with your learning goals
Register and attend the workshop, actively participating in discussions
Apply the techniques learned in the workshop to your own data analysis projects

Career center

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Data Analyst

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Data Architect

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Data Scientist

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Software Engineer

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Information Security Analyst

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Technical Writer

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Systems Analyst

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Quality Assurance Analyst

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