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Optimize Your Database with Indexes
In this 1 hour guided project, you will learn about what database indexes are and how they optimize certain database operations. By the end of this guided project, you will be able to profile database operations and design appropriate indexes to improve the performance of your relational database. Basic SQL required as a prerequisite (for example, perform multi-column selection with multiple criteria).
Duration
8 Months
Institution
Coursera
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$312
Total Est. Investment
$312
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Optimize Your Database with Indexes program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.