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Data science is one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative fields in the 21st century economy, so much so that it has been prominently and repeatedly referred to as \u201cthe new oil<\/a>.\u201d According to Glassdoor<\/a>, the average yearly salary for data scientists is an impressive $117,345, while the highest earners make upwards of $150,000 per year.
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If you\u2019re interested in getting in on the new boom, you\u2019re going to need to develop strong skills in commonly-used data science technologies. 
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Learning SQL is a great place to start. SQL is the most commonly-used programming language by database developers and administrators. Unlike more general use languages like Python and Java, SQL is used entirely for database management. It is used daily by professionals in big data and statistics, such as data analysts, data scientists, and statisticians.
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If you\u2019ve never learned a programming language before, taking on a complex programming language like SQL can seem like an intimidating commitment. Fortunately, there are countless free and affordable online courses that will help you develop the basic skills to work with SQL in professional settings. We\u2019ve put together a list of our favorite online courses to help you learn SQL on your own time, from the comfort of your home.
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Introductory Courses on SQL<\/strong>
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1.<\/strong> The Complete SQL Bootcamp<\/strong><\/a>
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\u201cThe Complete SQL Bootcamp<\/a>\u201d is a well-taught course for absolute beginners to SQL. The course covers PostgreSQL, a popular database management system, but the SQL syntax translates to any other major SQL database such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle. Instructor Jose Portilla is clear and articulate when breaking down basic SQL and fundamental data analysis concepts. You\u2019ll learn about the most important database commands and how to build basic and complex queries. The course is designed for beginners, but it also touches on some advanced commands, like timestamps and extract, mathematical functions, strings and operators, subqueries, and self join.
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