Databases for Data Scientists Specialization
This online data science specialization is ideal for learners interested in database design, database software fundamentals, and how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to work with databases. You will develop an overview of future trends in databases, including non-relational databases (NoSQL) and Big Data. By completing 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. 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!
By completing this specialization, you will be able to:
- Design effective, efficient databases through normalization and data modeling
- Develop expertise in programming with Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Gain knowledge about database operations, data warehouse, big data, and NoSQL
- Create Entity Relationship Models and Entity Relationship Diagrams
Courses
- Relational Database Design
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies
This specialization can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s MS in Data Science or MS in Computer Science degrees offered on the Coursera platform. Learn more: MS in Data Science and MS in Computer Science.