SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course
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SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course is a beginner-level online course from Scaler in SQL. It is structured in 5 stated learning outcomes, over 4h 50m. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion.
Part of our SQL courses collection, where we compare it against 7 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Scaler |
| Duration | 4h 50m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- No prior programming experience required
Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Scaler course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 26 August 2026.
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course This | Scaler | 0.0★ | Free | 4h 50m | Quickest to finish (4h 50m) |
| SQL for Data Analysis | Udacity | Udacity | 4.7★ | Free | 1 month | Highest rated (4.7★ from 559 reviews) |
| MIS Training - Advance Excel + Macro + Access + SQL |
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4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Learn SQL | Codecademy | 4.6★ | Free | 5h | Free — certificate included |
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Common questions
Is SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course free?
Yes. Scaler lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course come with a certificate?
Yes — Scaler lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course take?
Scaler lists it at 4h 50m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design Course suitable for beginners?
Yes. Scaler lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.