Database Optimization Courses and Certifications

Improving Query Performance in PostgreSQL

490 ratings at DataCamp

Speed up PostgreSQL queries: restructure joins, subqueries, and temporary tables, apply the SQL order of operations, and use indexes, partitions, and the query planner.

• DataCamp
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Improving Query Performance in SQL Server

473 ratings at DataCamp

A mission critical assignment is depending on your SQL coding skills.

• DataCamp
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

CMU Database Group

OtterTune: AI-Powered Database Optimization as a Service

Explore AI-powered database optimization with OtterTune, revolutionizing performance tuning through machine learning and automation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Conf42

Enhancing a Distributed SQL Database Engine - Performance Optimization Techniques

Explore optimization techniques for distributed SQL databases, focusing on benchmarking, performance analysis, and containerization strategies to enhance engine efficiency and scalability.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NashKnolX

Database Optimization Techniques

Master key strategies for enhancing database performance through query optimization, indexing, and efficient storage to reduce latency and ensure scalability.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Indexes and Performance

Optimize Neo4j queries with PROFILE and EXPLAIN, property and compound indexes, unique constraints, and efficient query structures.

• CodeSignal
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Oracle SQL Performance Tuning Masterclass (2026)

9846 ratings at Udemy

Become an Expert on Oracle SQL Tuning and Solve All The Performance Problems of Your SQL Queries and the Database!

• Udemy
• 20 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SQL Server Performance Tuning Part 1

5808 ratings at Udemy

Tune SQL Server performance: read execution plans, diagnose wait stats and blocking, work with index types, fill factor, fragmentation and tempdb configuration.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SQL Server Performance Tuning Part 2

2685 ratings at Udemy

Troubleshoot SQL Server performance problems: index tuning, page splitting, tempdb sizing and stored procedure recompilation, using Performance Monitor, DTA, DMVs, extended events and Profiler.

• Udemy
• 7 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA

Oracle SQL Performance Tuning

91 ratings at Coursera

Speed up slow Oracle queries: inspect query compilation and execution, build and evaluate indexes, choose data types, and apply hints, inline views, and temporary tables.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SQL Tuning

1323 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to formulate and tune SQL statements for optimal performance

• Udemy
• 3 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Coursera

Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

33 ratings at Coursera

Tune SQL queries for faster execution: build different index types, apply hash, nested loop and merge join strategies, and read plans with Explain and Explain Analyze.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mastering the Basics of SQL Server Query Optimization

1112 ratings at Udemy

Learn to Create Optimal Execution Plans for Your Queries

• Udemy
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

16 ratings at Coursera

Tune SQL Server databases: design indexes, read execution plans, rewrite slow queries, build stored procedures and UDFs, and monitor with DMVs and GitHub Copilot.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Coursera

Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

11 ratings at Coursera

Tune SQL Server performance: analyze and optimize queries, evaluate indexing strategies, monitor server health, and troubleshoot common issues for faster, more reliable databases.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course