MariaDB for Developers

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Course overview

This MariaDB for Developers course gives a comprehensive overview of advanced MariaDB features. Over five days, you’ll develop an understanding of high-level SQL queries, stored routines, performance optimisation, and more. Plus, our live labs offer a safe test environment where you can try out your new skills.

Take control of your data with MariaDB for Developers

This MariaDB for Developers training will give you the tools to work more efficiently and effectively with data. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll explore how to integrate NoSQL elements, handle exceptions, use user variables, and optimise query performance.

Learning objectives

Master advanced MariaDB client commands
Construct advanced subqueries and joins
Optimise complex SQL queries for improved performance
Create and manage stored routines and triggers
Handle advanced data types and SQL expressions
Leverage MariaDB connectors for Java and PHP
Debug MariaDB applications effectively
Use regular expressions and window functions
Integrate MariaDB with NoSQL systems

What you’ll learn

Throughout this course, you’ll refine your MariaDB skills, learning to write complex SQL queries, optimise performance, and integrate MariaDB with NoSQL. Our hands-on sessions will give you practical experience with stored procedures, triggers, and debugging techniques.

Querying and manipulating data

Build confidence in writing complex SQL queries that go beyond the basics. You’ll work with subqueries, multi-table joins, and advanced order by techniques, learning how to sort, group and roll up data in powerful ways. The course covers insert, update, delete and replace operations, including how to manage duplicates and use conditional logic.

Using window functions

Window functions let you perform calculations across sets of rows related to the current query row, without collapsing them into groups. You’ll explore functions such as rank, row_number, lag, and lead, as well as aggregates like SUM and AVG used with window frames.

Debugging and metadata

Find and fix issues faster with MariaDB debugging and diagnostic tools. You’ll use show commands to view errors and warnings, explore the use of the perror utility, and learn techniques for reading system messages effectively. This course also teaches you how to extract and interpret metadata using information_schema and command-line utilities, so you can better understand and manage the structure of your databases.

What’s included

5 days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
Interactive hands-on live labs
All relevant course materials
Course completion certificate

Key facts

Ideal for

Developers who have a solid understanding of MariaDB (or MySQL) and want to deepen their SQL and database management knowledge.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of MariaDB (or MySQL) and SQL is necessary. If you're new to MariaDB, we recommend completing an introductory course first.

Learning experience

Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.

FAQs

This practical course helps experienced MariaDB users develop advanced SQL skills and build more powerful, efficient databases, optimising performance across a range of development tasks.

Why is MariaDB useful for developers?

MariaDB is a widely used open-source database that supports scalable, high-performance applications. For developers, knowing how to use MariaDB effectively allows you to design, query and manage data. It enables faster development and more reliable data handling.

How long will it take to complete this course?

This live virtual classroom course will last five days. Throughout that time, you’ll develop valuable skills and learn from our expert trainers.

Can I apply what I learn on this MariaDB course to MySQL or other SQL databases?

Yes, much of what you learn on this course can be applied to other SQL databases, as MariaDB is a fork of MySQL, and as such shares many of the same features and syntax. The core SQL skills covered in this course are widely transferable across relational database systems. However, some of the more specific MariaDB tools and functions covered may differ depending on the database you’re working with.

What our customers say

"I really enjoyed this course, it was clear the instructor had in-depth knowledge about the subject and was keen to answer questions and explain problems thoroughly. I also appreciated learning about the principles, best practice standards, and the reasoning behind these."

Michaela, Data Scientist – Government

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course, very informative and a good balance between instruction and practical work."

Megan, Transport

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