SQL Certificate
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Print- Introduction to SQL – Explore relational database structures, the history of SQL, and learn to write basic queries.
- Intermediate SQL – Work with multiple tables, modify data, and expand your query skills.
- Advanced SQL – Master transactions, joins, and stored procedures for complex data analysis.
The SQL Certificate is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in Structured Query Language (SQL), the industry-standard language for interacting with databases. This three-course program, Introduction to SQL, Intermediate SQL, and Advanced SQL, covers foundational through advanced SQL concepts to enhance your technical expertise and competitiveness in roles involving data management and analysis.
Through this certificate, you’ll learn to understand relational database structures and the history of SQL, building a strong foundation in database management. You will gain the ability to write SQL queries to create, manage, and analyze databases effectively. As you progress, you’ll explore advanced techniques for querying multiple tables, processing transactions, and creating stored procedures to enhance your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Design, create, and manage relational database structures using SQL.
- Retrieve, filter, and organize data through the use of SELECT statements, WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY, HAVING, and other clauses.
- Perform advanced data analysis using calculated fields, aggregate functions, joins, and subqueries.
- Write complex queries including nested joins, union queries, and multi-level subqueries for comprehensive data manipulation.
- Automate and optimize database operations using stored procedures, transaction controls, and triggers.
- Apply best practices in query logic and performance to support real-world data reporting, analysis, and application development tasks.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
- Beginners with no prior SQL experience.
- IT professionals seeking to expand their database skills.
- Business analysts, data analysts, and quality assurance professionals.
Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.
Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.
Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.
Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.
Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Interim Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
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