Intermediate PostgreSQL
Learn to create and maintain strong databases using the PostgreSQL relational database management system (RDBMS).
Duration
4 weeksWeekly study
2 hours
Intermediate PostgreSQL
Build on your basic PostgreSQL skills and take your programming career further
This four-week course from the University of Michigan forms part of the series on Python and PostgreSQL and directly follows the introductory course on database design and basic SQL.
You’ll learn intermediate PostgreSQL concepts, building on the foundational knowledge of the previous course.
By the end, you’ll be able to use the PostgreSQL RDBMS to create efficient, robust databases for all your Python programming projects.
Level up your PostgreSQL abilities
You’ll tap into the fundamentals that you already know about this RDBMS as you learn to utilise SQL commands to edit tables in PostgreSQL databases and to produce normalised tables from CSV files.
You’ll also be guided on inserting data into a database, creating stored procedures, identifying hashtag algorithms, and constructing regular expressions to select rows that match a pattern.
Get first-hand experience with SQL commands
Like the other courses in this series, you’ll be able to practice the concepts and skills that you’re learning with engaging assignments.
The combination of theory and hands-on training means you can understand and then apply the material, preparing you for whatever real-life work situation you find yourself in.
Trust the University of Michigan to develop your PostgreSQL skills
Besides Michigan University’s tradition of academic excellence and support, the course itself has been designed by seasoned PostgreSQL experts.
The result is a course that is as engaging as it is effective. You can rest assured that it will equip you with what you need to take your programming career further.
Syllabus
Week 1
SQL Techniques
Welcome
Welcome to the course!
Lectures
Getting started with using SQL commands.
Assignments
Assignment content for week 1.
Week Wrap-up
Wrapping up the week.
Week 2
Using SQL Techniques
Lectures
This week, we'll expand upon using SQL techniques to interact with CSV files and adjusting schemas.
Assignments
Assignment content for week 2.
Week Wrap-up
Wrapping up the week.
Week 3
Text in PostgreSQL
Lectures
This week will introduce working with text in PostgreSQL.
Assignments
Assignment content for week 3.
Week Wrap-up
Wrapping up the week.
Week 4
Regular Expressions
Lectures
This week we'll introduce regular expressions and how they interact with SQL.
Assignments
Assignment content for week 4.
Week Wrap-up
Wrapping up the week.
Wrap Up
Wrapping up this course
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Apply SQL commands for editing tables in a PostgreSQL database and produce properly normalized tables from CSV files
- Explore handling text and dates in databases, and create stored procedures
- Identify hashtag algorithm and their attributes
- Create regular expressions to select rows that match a pattern
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for programmers with a background in Python, who would like to take their PostgreSQL skills to the next level. Prior completion of the previous course on basic SQL will be very valuable.
Who will you learn with?
Charles is a Clinical Professor and teaches in the School of Information at the University of Michigan. He is the Chair of the Sakai Project Management Committee (PMC).
Who developed the course?
University of Michigan
As the #1 public research university in the United States, U-M has been a leader in research, learning, and teaching for more than 200 years, with 102 Grad programs in the top 10 — U.S. News & World Report (2019).
Established
1817Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USAWorld ranking
Top 30Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
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