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NoSQL Databases (edX)

Offered by University System of Maryland - USM, USMx, University of Maryland Baltimore County, UMBC,
NoSQL Databases (edX)

Build a foundation of the four NoSQL (non-relational) databases: Document-oriented, Key-Value Pair, Column-oriented, and Graph. This NoSQL database course provides you with an introduction, overview, and history of NoSQL databases (non-relational databases). In this course you will explore in detail the four types of NoSQL databases (e.g., Document-oriented, Key-Value Pair, Column-oriented, and Graph).

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Upon completion of this course, you will begin to build an array of applied non-relational database skills including:

  • Define, compare, and use the four types of NoSQL Databases
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the detailed architecture of NoSQL databases.
  • Evaluate NoSQL database development tools and programming languages.
  • Perform hands-on NoSQL database lab assignments.
  • Store and manage BSON and JSON files in a NoSQL database.
  • Perform CRUD (Create Read Update Delete) operations.
  • Organize documents in a NoSQL database.

This course is part of the Database Management Systems MicroMasters Program.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the important difference between Relational Databases and NoSQL databases
  • Create NoSQL databases using a popular NoSQL Management System
  • Interact with data within the database
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