Database Systems Courses and Certifications

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Introduction to Database Systems

This course introduces the students to the various theoretical and practical principles involved in the design and use of databases systems with the help of database management systems (DBMS) and the SQL Standard.

• YouTube
• 1 day 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Why Indexing Is Important in Database Systems - DBMS Interview Question

Explore database indexing concepts, including primary, dense, sparse, multi-level, and secondary indexes. Learn their importance and applications in optimizing database performance.

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

CMU Database Group

Modern OLAP Database Systems - Lecture 1

Explore modern OLAP database systems, their architectures, and optimizations for analytical workloads in this advanced lecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Advanced Database Systems - Course Overview and Logistics

Explore advanced database systems concepts with CMU's comprehensive overview, covering course logistics and key topics in modern database management.

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

CMU Database Group

Hash Tables in Database Systems - Lecture 7

Explore hash table implementations, collision resolution strategies, and dynamic resizing techniques for efficient data storage and retrieval in database systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Relational Model and Algebra - Introduction to Database Systems - Lecture 1

Explore relational models and algebra in database systems, covering key concepts like data models, primary keys, and algebraic operations for effective database design and querying.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

DuckDB Internals - Advanced Database Systems - Lecture 22

Explore DuckDB's architecture, design principles, and internal workings with guest lecturer Mark Raasveldt. Gain insights into advanced database systems and their implementation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Databricks Photon and Spark SQL in Advanced Database Systems - Lecture 20

Explore Databricks Photon and Spark SQL's advanced features for efficient data processing and analysis in modern database systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Modern Analytical Database Systems - Lecture 2

Explore modern analytical database systems, covering distributed architectures, query execution, and OLAP commoditization in this advanced CMU lecture.

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

CMU Database Group

Query Execution 1 - CMU Intro to Database Systems - Lecture 12

Explore query execution in database systems, covering processing models, access methods, and expression evaluation techniques for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Introduction to Database Systems - Course Overview and Logistics

Explore CMU's Intro to Database Systems course, covering key concepts, logistics, and expectations for a comprehensive understanding of database fundamentals.

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

Satish C J

Advanced Database Management Systems CSE5003

Master parallel processing, distributed systems, XML databases, and NoSQL fundamentals in this comprehensive database management exploration covering partitioning, joins, and replication.

• YouTube
• 5 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Introduction to Database Systems - Fall 2025

Master database fundamentals from storage and indexing to query optimization, concurrency control, and distributed systems through CMU's comprehensive curriculum.

• YouTube
• 1 day 9 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Query Optimization - Special Topics in Database Systems

Dive into advanced database query optimization techniques, from historical System R to modern Cascades optimizers, covering join ordering, cost models, and cardinality estimation.

• YouTube
• 16 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

UofU Data Science

Database Systems - Spring 2020

Master database fundamentals through comprehensive lectures covering SQL, transactions, indexing, security, testing, and performance optimization techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 day 5 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video