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SQL Performance, Testing, and Data Integrity

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SQL Performance, Testing, and Data Integrity

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Diagnose and resolve SQL query performance bottlenecks using execution plan analysis and advanced optimization techniques.

  • Implement comprehensive testing frameworks including unit tests, schema validation, and data quality checks for robust pipelines.

  • Build automated CI/CD workflows for database migrations and create custom functions to standardize business logic across teams.

  • Execute safe data modifications with audit trails and develop idempotent scripts that maintain data integrity in production.

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March 2026

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There are 11 modules in this course

You will systematically analyze query execution plans to identify performance bottlenecks and apply diagnostic techniques to resolve slow-running database operations.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will implement advanced optimization strategies including query restructuring, indexing techniques, and performance monitoring to achieve sustainable database performance improvements.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

You will build comprehensive testing frameworks by implementing unit tests, schema validations, and data quality checks to ensure reliable data transformations in enterprise environments.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will learn recursive Common Table Expressions to traverse and analyze complex hierarchical data structures, enabling sophisticated organizational and relationship queries in enterprise environments.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

You will implement automated database deployment pipelines using CI/CD practices and version control to eliminate manual deployment errors and ensure consistent database updates across environments.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will systematically diagnose and resolve stored procedure execution errors using TRY-CATCH blocks, structured logging, and debugging methodologies to transform reactive troubleshooting into proactive database reliability management.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will design and implement custom SQL User-Defined Functions (UDFs) to encapsulate reusable business logic and enable team-wide standardization while exploring advanced data transformation capabilities in modern database environments.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will master enterprise-grade SQL patterns using CTEs, transaction control, and audit logging to safely execute bulk data modifications with complete traceability.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will implement cryptographic hash-based validation systems to detect data drift and verify transformations across large datasets without requiring full table comparisons.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will design and implement idempotent, append-only data update systems that preserve complete data lineage while ensuring script reliability and repeatability in automated pipelines.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You create a comprehensive database optimization and data integrity solution by integrating query performance analysis, data validation testing, database automation, and safe data manipulation techniques. This project synthesizes advanced SQL skills into a production-ready data engineering deliverable.

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4 readings1 assignment

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