How to learn SQL: These are the best online courses

Structured query language, or SQL, is a programming language, but it’s not just for programmers. In fact, it’s probably the language you should learn even if coding seemingly has nothing to do with your career.

SQL is used to communicate with databases. As data increasingly informs nearly every industry under the sun, SQL is widely used for database management and to pull, edit, manipulate, and add information to databases.

Think of it as a language for asking questions. Writing SQL is writing a code that will ask databases to group information based on what you or your company is looking to learn. Read more...

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BEST COMPREHENSIVE CLASS

The Complete SQL Bootcamp

With this class, you can easily go from the fundamentals to becoming familiar with the language in less than a week.

• Price: $94.99

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BEST FOR BEGINNERS

SQL for Data Science

This is a great place to take your very first course in SQL.

• Price: Free

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BEST FOR A CRASH COURSE

Master SQL Database Queries in Just 90 Minutes

This is the SQL course for busy people.

• Price: $8.25-$19 per month

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BEST FOR DATA SCIENCE

Learn SQL Basics for Data Science Specialization

Learn to think creatively about data, which will offer great insight to any company or organization.

• Price: $33.25 - $49 per month

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BEST FOR EXPANDING SQL SKILLS

Advanced SQL for Query Tuning and Performance Optimization

Already familiar with SQL and looking to brush up on some skills? This is the platform for you.

• Price: $19.99 per month

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BEST FOR MARKETERS

Beginning SQL Track

Real-world application of SQL is a focus in this class, which is great for those not used to working with data.

• Price: $25 - $199 per month

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BEST FREE CLASS

SQL for Data Analysts

You'll have to be online to access the course, but at a price like this (free!) we're not complaining.

• Price: Free

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