Where teams start
Most Popular Database Administration Courses
Teams usually start with SQL for Data Practitioners or Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) to set a shared SQL and data baseline. They then move DBAs into DP-300, SQL Server 2016 administration, or T-SQL programming.
DP-900
This DP-900 certification training covers how to use Microsoft Azure data services to work with cloud-based data, whether relational or non-relational, in different workloads. This course prepares you for Microsoft's Azure Data Fundamentals certification by explaining relational and non-relational data, different data workloads and the core concepts of data in the cloud.
Ben Finkel
1Z0-071
This Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (1Z0-071) training covers how to use the fundamental SQL necessary to work with an Oracle Database server. This Oracle training is actually a SQL course that anyone can use to learn the SQL flavor called Oracle SQL. Follow along in the Oracle virtual labs to learn Oracle’s flavor of the popular query language SQL.
Ben Finkel
DP-300
This Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) course prepares you to master the DP-300 exam and earn your professional credential. While SQL fundamentals, T-SQL, and implementing data platform resources are core to the role, knowing how to integrate these in the cloud sets a database administrator apart. Start training today to get access to the course and unlimited DP-300 practice exams.
Knox Hutchinson
Capability ladder
Database Administration Certifications by Level
The most popular Database Administration courses at each certification level — from first credentials for new team members through expert and specialty tracks.
Certification tier
Tier 1 — Entry Certifications
First credentials for new team members and cross-trained roles — the on-ramp before vendor specialization.
DP-900
This DP-900 certification training covers how to use Microsoft Azure data services to work with cloud-based data, whether relational or non-relational, in different workloads. This course prepares you for Microsoft's Azure Data Fundamentals certification by explaining relational and non-relational data, different data workloads and the core concepts of data in the cloud.
Ben Finkel
Certification tier
Tier 2 — Associate Certifications
Core role credentials — the level most teams standardize on for day-to-day operations.
1Z0-071
This Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (1Z0-071) training covers how to use the fundamental SQL necessary to work with an Oracle Database server. This Oracle training is actually a SQL course that anyone can use to learn the SQL flavor called Oracle SQL. Follow along in the Oracle virtual labs to learn Oracle’s flavor of the popular query language SQL.
Ben Finkel
DP-300
This Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) course prepares you to master the DP-300 exam and earn your professional credential. While SQL fundamentals, T-SQL, and implementing data platform resources are core to the role, knowing how to integrate these in the cloud sets a database administrator apart. Start training today to get access to the course and unlimited DP-300 practice exams.
Knox Hutchinson
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The latest Database Administration training added to the catalog — new courses land here within a day of publication.
Vendor coverage
Database Administration Training by Vendor
The vendors behind the database administration catalog — each vendor page maps its full certification landscape.
Frequently asked questions about Database Administration training
Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating Database Administration training for their team.
Which roles and experience levels does the Database Administration path serve?
The seven courses range from foundational to intermediate. SQL for Data Practitioners, MySQL Essentials, Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900), and Oracle SQL (1Z0-071) suit onboarding cohorts, analysts, developers, and junior DBAs. DP-300, MCSA SQL 2016 Database Administration, and the T-SQL course target DBAs and IT Professionals with at least a year of relational database experience.
Which certifications do these courses prepare a team for?
The path includes courses aligned to Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300), MCSA SQL 2016 Database Administration exams 70-764 and 70-765, and Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (1Z0-071). The vendor issues the certification; CBT Nuggets prepares the learner for it.
How should a Training Manager sequence this path for a DBA team?
Start with a shared SQL baseline using SQL for Data Practitioners, Oracle SQL, or DP-900, depending on your platform. Then assign role-specific depth: DP-300 for Azure SQL operations, MCSA SQL 2016 for on-premises SQL Server administration, the T-SQL course for scripting and transactions, and MySQL Essentials for teams supporting web application data stores.
How much time should each learner plan for?
Course length varies. The Oracle SQL and T-SQL courses run about 7 hours each, SQL for Data Practitioners about 8.5 hours, and DP-900 about 9 hours. MCSA SQL 2016 runs about 17.5 hours, DP-300 about 24.5 hours, and MySQL Essentials about 27 hours per learner.
What operational topics do the administration courses cover?
Across DP-300 and MCSA SQL 2016, DBAs work through migration, authentication and permissions, encryption and auditing, backup and restore, monitoring, indexing and statistics, automation, and high availability. That includes log shipping, Always On Availability Groups, and failover cluster instances. MySQL Essentials adds privileges, backup and restore, and automation with MySQL Shell, PowerShell, and Python.
How can a team lead track progress and show completion for audits?
Team reporting gives per-learner progress and completion, cohort and group views, and completion exports you can use as audit evidence. The platform also includes virtual labs, practice exams, and pre- and post-assessments to support hands-on practice and readiness.