Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

SQL From Zero, Built for Data Science

UC Davis designed this beginner specialization for learners with no prior coding experience who want SQL specifically as a data science tool, querying, wrangling, and modeling relational data rather than SQL for general database administration.

Who it's for

Complete beginners entering data science or analytics who need SQL as a foundational skill before moving on to more advanced analysis or machine learning coursework.

What you'll take away

• Core SQL query language and relational database concepts
• Data wrangling, transformation, and quality practices
• Descriptive analytics and data modeling fundamentals

It's one of the most-enrolled specializations on this list, with nearly 325,000 learners, a strong signal that starting a beginner data science path with SQL resonates broadly.