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SQL Server for Database Administrators

Updated 03/2026
Dive in and learn the key SQL Server skills you need to securely set-up, design, and maintain your business’s database.
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SQL Server for Database Administrators

Data is one of your business’s most valuable commodities. In this track you’ll learn the key skills you need to set-up, design, maintain, and monitor your team’s database. Dive in and learn the key SQL Server skills you need to securely manage access and monitor database performance using SQL server.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this track

  • Course

    1

    Introduction to Relational Databases in SQL

    Learn how to create one of the most efficient ways of storing data - relational databases!

  • Course

    2

    Database Design

    Learn to design databases in SQL to process, store, and organize data in a more efficient way.

SQL Server for Database Administrators
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FAQs

Is this Track suitable for beginners?

Yes, this track is designed for beginners and experienced individuals who are new to the SQL Server space. It covers the key concepts and skills needed to work with SQL Server, from writing functions and stored procedures, to performance monitoring, and recovery strategies.

What is the programming language of this Track?

This Track covers key concepts in SQL, a domain-specific programming language used to interact with databases.

Which jobs will benefit from this Track?

This Track will be beneficial for individuals who are interested in database administration and development. Learning SQL Server skills will help prepare them for roles such as Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Data Analyst.

How will this Track prepare me for my career?

This Track explores key concepts in the SQL Server space, including writing functions and stored procedures, improving query performance, building and optimizing triggers, and error handling. Learners gain hands-on experience in working with SQL Server databases.

How long does it take to complete this Track?

This Track should take about 24 hours to complete in total. That said, completion time will vary based on the individual user and their pace of studying.

What's the difference between a skill track and a career track?

A skill track focuses on a specific domain or language to help users gain the skills necessary to advance their career. A career track focuses on an entire skill set from job-specific skills to larger soft skills like communicating with colleagues and networking.

What datasets are provided for this Track?

The datasets are provided and generally created from real-world examples. They are designed to give learners hands-on experience and skills they can apply in various scenarios.

What topics will be covered in this Track?

This Track covers topics such as writing functions and stored procedures in SQL Server, introduction to relational databases in SQL, improving query performance, building and optimizing triggers in SQL Server, transactions and error handling in SQL Server, and database design.

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