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Overview
Whether you're starting your journey in data management or looking to enhance your technical skills in handling information systems, this course offers an accessible and practical entry point.
Key facts
In this Introduction to Databases and Information Systems course offered by The University of Edinburgh, they offer an introduction to databases, information systems, and the most common language used to interact with databases: SQL.
There are examples that you can follow along using the provided database (demo_hospital.db) and some fill-in-the-blank exercises throughout.
They recommend downloading DB Browser for SQLite to code in SQL and interact with the demo database. Instructions are provided in the course learning materials.
Programme Structure
What you'll learn:
- Identify and differentiate the concepts of database and information systems.
- Identify the two main types of databases, relational and non-relational and their differences.
- Recognise the basic queries of SQL through practical exercises.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data Information Systems View 45 other Short Courses in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants should be comfortable reading, writing, and conversing in English.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- Cost - Free
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