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SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL and Database Design: is it worth it?

by Tim Buchalka's Learn Programming Academy, Tim Buchalka, Jean-Paul Roberts · Beginner · Development

Understand SQL using the MySQL database. Learn Database Design and Data Analysis with Normalization and Relationships

Worth it on sale — 69/100

Good, but with a weak spot (see the breakdown). Only buy at a discounted sale price. Last updated 18 months ago.

Rating4.5 / 5adjusted 4.5
Reviews64,126
Students199,314
Video8h 25m127 lectures, 14 sections
Avg lecture4 min
Last updatedApr 2025

Score breakdown

Adjusted rating (4.5; raw 4.5 from 64,126 reviews)35 / 50
Review volume (social proof)24 / 25
Freshness (last updated Apr 2025)10 / 25
Total69 / 100

How it compares in MySQL

Ranks #5 of 10 popular MySQL courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.5 is equal to the MySQL median.

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Tracked history

DateRatingReviewsStudentsVideoUpdated
2026-10-104.564,126199,3148h 25mApr 2025

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