Relational Databases for Beginners from Coursera

In Relational Databases for Beginners, you will learn invaluable information about how data is stored with the MySQL database.

This guided project provides hands-on lessons with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and relational databases to give you the skills to process data.

In this guided project, you will learn how to explore the IDE interface, create a Python program using the IDE, create, populate, backup, and restore a database, how to create and populate a table, and how to use several statements to modify the data.

No experience is necessary to take part in this guided project. All you need are basic computer operating skills.

After you’ve completed this guided project, you can take your database skills a step further by taking the Introduction to Relational Databases, which is part of the Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals Specialization.

The IT and Cloud Fundamentals Specialization provides prerequisite skills for almost all IT careers, including technical support specialist, data analyst, data scientist, software engineer, systems administrator, and IT manager. With this specialization, you'll acquire hardware, operating systems, programming, database, networking, storage, cybersecurity, and cloud computing knowledge and skills that prepare you for an entry-level IT role. Also, this specialization will help you understand and manage IT responsibilities within your organization.

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Syllabus

Project Introduction

Welcome to Relational Databases for Beginners. You'll begin this guided project with a short introduction to using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). During your first lab, you'll gain practical skills in basic database operations, including creating databases, adding and removing data from a table in a database, and running Structured Query Language (SQL) commands. During your second lab, gain hands-on practice backing up and restoring databases.

Good to know

Know what's good

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Teaches SQL, a foundational component of database management

Builds a solid foundation for those new to relational databases

Provides hands-on experience through IDE and database interactions

Exploration of database operations like creating and modifying tables

Guided learning with a focus on practical skills acquisition

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 Relational Databases for Beginners with these activities:

Learn basics of relational databases

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Strengthen your understanding of relational databases through self-paced online tutorials.

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Follow an online tutorial on relational database concepts.

Read 'SQL Queries for Mere Mortals'

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Enrich your understanding of SQL through the insights provided in this book.

View SQL Queries for Mere Mortals on Amazon

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Read through the book and take notes on key concepts.
Answer the review questions at the end of each chapter.

Practice MySQL commands in DataGrip

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Improve your proficiency with SQL commands by practicing in DataGrip.

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Create a table and insert sample data.
Run various SQL SELECT queries toretrieve data.
Try out INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE commands.

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Review SQL queries with peers

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Improve your SQL proficiency by collaborating with peers and reviewing queries.

Browse courses on SQL

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Join an online forum or study group focused on SQL.
Post your SQL queries for review and feedback.
Review the queries of other participants and offer suggestions.

Design a database schema for a real-world scenario

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Apply your knowledge by designing a database schema for a practical use case.

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Identify the entities and relationships in the scenario.
Create a logical data model using ERD.
Transform the logical model into a physical database schema.

Build a simple CRUD application using MySQL

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Solidify your understanding of CRUD operations by building a functional application.

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Set up a local development environment.
Create a database and connect to it using a programming language.
Implement CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.
Test the functionality of the application.

Contribute to an open-source SQL project

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Enhance your practical skills and make a meaningful contribution to the open-source community.

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Identify an open-source SQL project to contribute to.
Join the project's online community or forum.
Find an issue or feature that you can work on.
Submit a pull request with your changes.

Participate in a hackathon or coding challenge

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Test your skills and learn from others by participating in a coding competition.

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Find a hackathon or coding challenge related to MySQL or SQL.
Form a team or participate individually.
Work on the challenge and submit your solution.

Career center

Learners who complete Relational Databases for Beginners will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts help businesses make better decisions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. The Relational Databases for Beginners course will help you develop the skills needed to manage and analyze data, which are essential for success in this role.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems and make predictions. The Relational Databases for Beginners course will help you develop the skills needed to manage and analyze data, which are essential for success in this role.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and performance of databases. The Relational Databases for Beginners course will help build a foundation for this role by teaching you how to create, populate, and modify databases.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers build and maintain the infrastructure that stores and processes data. The Relational Databases for Beginners course will help you develop the skills needed to design and manage databases, which are essential for success in this role.

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Business Analyst

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. The Relational Databases for Beginners course may be helpful for those interested in specializing in database development.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of IT systems. The Relational Databases for Beginners course may be helpful for those interested in specializing in database management.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and performance of computer systems. The Relational Databases for Beginners course may be helpful for those interested in specializing in database administration.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and manage cloud computing systems. The Relational Databases for Beginners course may be helpful for those interested in specializing in database management in the cloud.

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Data Warehouse Analyst

Data Warehouse Analysts design and manage data warehouses, which are large repositories of data used for business intelligence. The Relational Databases for Beginners course will help build a foundation for this role by teaching you how to create and manage databases.

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Information Security Analyst

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Network Administrator

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Storage Administrator

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Database Marketing Manager

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BI Developer

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