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SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

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SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

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2 weeks to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build automated SQL validation frameworks to detect and resolve data quality issues in production pipelines.

  • Implement comprehensive data security controls including masking, monitoring, and compliance auditing practices.

  • Create strategic roadmaps and cost-benefit models to guide data infrastructure modernization decisions.

  • Develop performance dashboards and analytics to optimize data warehouse scaling and operational efficiency.

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March 2026

Assessments

30 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Level Up: Advanced SQL for Data Engineering Specialization
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There are 16 modules in this course

You will implement automated data quality tests directly into data models using SQL-based validation frameworks.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will systematically investigate data quality failures using data lineage, system logs, and analytical techniques to identify underlying causes.

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1 video1 reading2 assignments

You will build scalable SQL validation frameworks that automatically generate quality checks using database metadata and statistical analysis.

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3 videos1 reading3 assignments1 ungraded lab

You will learn the quantitative measurement of critical data quality dimensions through systematic calculation methods that provide objective assessment of data reliability.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will learn the evaluation of quality key performance indicators over time and develop actionable remediation strategies that prevent quality degradation before it impacts business operations.

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3 videos2 readings2 assignments

You will create resilient automated SQL routines that detect, quarantine, and reprocess data errors without manual intervention, building self-healing data systems at enterprise scale.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments1 ungraded lab

You will learn column-level data masking techniques to protect sensitive information while maintaining data utility for business operations.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will learn systematic analysis of database audit logs to identify suspicious access patterns and potential security threats through SQL queries and anomaly detection techniques.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab

You will learn systematic evaluation of security controls against industry compliance standards including SOC 2 and NIST frameworks, identifying gaps and developing remediation strategies.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will systematically analyze current data architectures, document existing SQL tooling capabilities, and identify critical gaps that prevent achievement of target-state objectives.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will develop and apply SQL-derived financial models to evaluate data engineering initiatives, quantify ROI for modernization projects, and create compelling business cases that support strategic investment decisions.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will create comprehensive strategic roadmaps that sequence legacy data transformation migrations by business impact and technical complexity, ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing business value realization.

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1 video2 readings3 assignments

You will create functional SQL-powered dashboards that monitor real-time pipeline performance metrics and prevent costly failures through proactive data infrastructure management.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will develop comprehensive ROI analysis frameworks for warehouse scaling decisions, creating executive-ready recommendations that connect technical performance improvements to measurable business value and financial impact.

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2 videos2 assignments

You will implement correlation analysis techniques to identify and measure relationships between numeric variables, creating actionable insights that guide strategic business decisions and optimize data-driven processes.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will create a comprehensive data governance framework by integrating automated data quality testing, security monitoring, and strategic data architecture planning. This project combines SQL validation logic, security audit analysis, and data-driven decision making to build enterprise-ready data systems.

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4 readings1 assignment

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