Master PostgreSQL Database Design and SQL Fundamentals

This course is part of Apply PostgreSQL for Data Analysis and Database Design Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain PostgreSQL architecture and apply core SQL commands to manage databases and tables.
Design relational tables using constraints, primary keys, and foreign keys.
Modify existing tables safely while maintaining data integrity and consistency.

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain PostgreSQL fundamentals, apply SQL commands to manage databases and tables, design relational structures using constraints and keys, and modify existing tables safely in real-world environments.

This course provides a structured, hands-on introduction to PostgreSQL, one of the world’s most powerful open-source relational database systems. Learners progress from understanding PostgreSQL architecture and database management basics to inserting data, applying constraints, using SQL operators, and designing well-structured tables. Advanced topics such as primary keys, foreign keys, and table modifications are covered with practical examples that reflect real industry scenarios. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step progression aligned with real database workflows, ensuring learners build confidence while avoiding common data integrity and design mistakes. Each module reinforces best practices for reliability, scalability, and data consistency, making the skills immediately applicable to professional projects. Whether learners are aspiring database administrators, backend developers, or data professionals, completing this course equips them with job-ready PostgreSQL and SQL skills essential for managing and designing modern relational databases efficiently.

This module introduces learners to PostgreSQL, covering its core concepts, open-source advantages, database management basics, and essential table operations. Learners will explore how to create, remove, and populate databases and tables while understanding numeric data types and data integrity fundamentals in PostgreSQL.

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8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 63 minutes

Introduction to PostgreSql 6 minutes
Continue PostgreSql Introduction 10 minutes
Drop Database 8 minutes
Drop Database Continue 7 minutes
Insert Into Table 9 minutes
Insert Into Table Continue 7 minutes
Adding Constraints 7 minutes
Numeric Types 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting Started with PostgreSQL Foundations 30 minutes
Welcome to PostgreSQL 10 minutes
Managing Databases 10 minutes
Working with Tables and Data 10 minutes

This module focuses on essential SQL concepts, including the advantages of SQL, operators, table structure, and constraints. Learners will understand how SQL enables efficient data manipulation and how proper table design ensures consistency, reliability, and scalability in relational databases.

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7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 58 minutes

Why SQL Matters: Core Benefits 9 minutes
SQL Advantages in Data Handling 8 minutes
Performance and Portability of SQL 6 minutes
Constraints 8 minutes
Operators 6 minutes
Basic of Table 10 minutes
Constraints Concepts 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Core SQL Concepts and Table Design 30 minutes
Why SQL Matters 10 minutes
SQL Rules and Operators 10 minutes
Table Basics and Constraint Overview 10 minutes

This module explores advanced database design concepts, including constraints, primary keys, foreign keys, and table modifications. Learners will gain practical skills to maintain referential integrity and safely modify existing PostgreSQL tables in real-world scenarios.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 64 minutes

Contraint Concept 10 minutes
Contraint Concept Continue 10 minutes
Primary Key 7 minutes
Foreign Key 6 minutes
ALTER TABLE Basics 5 minutes
Adding and Dropping Columns 9 minutes
Modifying Data Types and Constraints 8 minutes
Advanced Table Alterations 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Advanced Constraints and Table Modifications 30 minutes
Deep Dive into Constraints 10 minutes
Keys and Relationships 10 minutes
Modifying Existing Tables 10 minutes

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