About this Program

For decades, SQL has been an essential language for many IT roles and the gold standard for working with relational databases. This three-course certificate program will focus primarily on Microsoft SQL Server, one of the most popular database development platforms. We’ll cover the fundamentals of database planning, design, deployment and management, and you’ll explore how to write advanced SQL queries for reporting.

DESIGNED FOR

Professionals seeking to develop and manage databases using Microsoft SQL Server.

If you're looking for a more entry-level course on this topic, you might consider our Foundations of Databases & SQL Programming course.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Relational database modeling and development using Microsoft SQL Server  
• SQL programming with stored procedures, views and functions 
• How to implement advanced reporting objects and structures
• Transaction management and error handling, database management, monitoring and performance tuning strategies
• Advanced programming techniques using both ANSI SQL and Microsoft's Transact-SQL

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

• Practice using tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft PowerShell, and Git source code control 
• Create modular and reusable code in functions and stored procedures 
• Design, transform and manage various data formats and structures 

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Completing this program provides you with skills needed to excel as a Microsoft SQL Server professional and helps prepare you for Microsoft SQL Server certification.

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