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We wrote these notes when we read the DataCamp site for our SQL comparisons. For each note, you see the day of our check and a link to the page that we read.

We give the label "Product's own words" to a note that holds only what DataCamp says about its own product.

DataCamp price and plans

  • Basic is free. Premium is "$28 /month billed annually". Checked November 1, 2026 (source)
  • In US dollars, DataCamp gives $35 a month as the monthly price of Premium. For the yearly plan, DataCamp shows "$28 /month billed annually" and "Save $90 with Yearly". On November 1, 2026, DataCamp showed no special price and no struck-through price. Checked November 1, 2026 (source)

DataCamp free use

  • On the free Basic plan, you get the first chapter of every course. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp account

  • You need a free account to start a course. Checked October 20, 2026 (source)
  • With a free account, we ran the two-query test on the coding exercise "Our very own table". Run Code shows the result but does not check it; Submit Answer checks it. We submitted all 350 rows in a different order (ORDER BY id DESC), and DataCamp accepted the query with "+100 XP", although the task said "Submit the code that has been provided". We submitted one row too few (LIMIT 349), and DataCamp showed "Incorrect submission" and "Your query returned a table with 349 rows while it should return a table with 350 rows." Checked November 1, 2026 (source)
  • With a free account, we did chapter 1 of Intermediate SQL, "Selecting Data", without the AI Tutor. The chapter has 3 videos and 8 exercises: 2 multiple-choice questions, 2 drag-and-drop exercises and 4 coding exercises. In 2 coding exercises, we wrote the query on an empty line, for example: "Return the unique countries represented in the films table using DISTINCT." In the other 2, we corrected or formatted a query that DataCamp gives: "Debug and fix the SQL query provided." and "Adjust the sample code so that it is in line with standard practices." We did the 8 exercises in about six minutes, and we did not watch the videos. Checked November 1, 2026 (source)
  • With a free account, we did chapter 1 of Joining Data in SQL, "Introducing Inner Joins", without the AI Tutor. The chapter has 3 videos and 7 exercises: 1 multiple-choice exercise with 2 questions and 6 coding exercises. In each coding exercise, DataCamp gives part of the query and we wrote the missing parts, for example: "Do an inner join of countries AS c (left) with populations AS p (right), on code." The last step of one coding exercise is a multiple-choice question. We did the 7 exercises in about five minutes, and we did not watch the videos. Checked November 1, 2026 (source)
  • With a free account, we ran the two-query test on the coding exercise "SELECT DISTINCT" in Intermediate SQL. The task, "Return the unique countries represented in the films table using DISTINCT", asks for no order, and the correct result has 65 rows. We submitted one row too few (LIMIT 64), and DataCamp showed "Incorrect submission" and "Your query returned a table with 64 rows while it should return a table with 65 rows." We submitted all 65 rows in a different order (ORDER BY country DESC), and DataCamp accepted the query and opened the next step. Checked November 1, 2026 (source)
  • With a free account, we ran the two-query test on the coding exercise "Your first join" in Joining Data in SQL. The task, an inner join of the cities and countries tables, asks for no order, and the correct result has 230 rows. We submitted one row too few (LIMIT 229), and DataCamp showed "Incorrect submission" and "Your query returned a table with 229 rows while it should return a table with 230 rows." We submitted all 230 rows in a different order (ORDER BY cities.name DESC), and DataCamp accepted the query and opened the next step. Checked November 1, 2026 (source)

DataCamp query check and help

  • DataCamp says that when you select Submit Answer, it tests your code and the output of your code, with a test for each coding exercise. Product's own words Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In each exercise, you can select Take Hint or Show Answer. If DataCamp does not accept your code and your code is the same as the solution, you can contact the DataCamp support team. Product's own words Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says: "DataCamp does not provide personalized code support." When you send feedback on a course, DataCamp sends it to the instructor and the content team, and DataCamp says about that feedback: "you won't receive a response". We found no DataCamp forum where staff or instructors answer course questions. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp SQL topics

  • In Data Manipulation in SQL, a course of the track, you learn subqueries, CTEs and window functions. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In the track, you take the course "Joining Data in SQL". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Intermediate SQL, a course of the track, you learn GROUP BY and HAVING. DataCamp shows the AI Tutor format first, where chapter 1 has the lessons "One Grouping Column" and "Multiple Grouping Columns". In the Classic Format, chapter 4, "Sorting and Grouping", has the lessons "GROUP BY single fields" and "Filter with HAVING". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Joining Data in SQL, you learn LEFT JOIN and INNER JOIN. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Intermediate SQL, you learn summaries with GROUP BY on one column and on multiple columns. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Exploratory Data Analysis in SQL, you count missing values and you practice COALESCE and type casts. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Functions for Manipulating Data in PostgreSQL, you use INTERVAL arithmetic, EXTRACT and DATE_TRUNC. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Exploratory Data Analysis in SQL, you "aggregate date/time data by hour, day, month, or year" and you build time series. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Data Manipulation in SQL, you learn subqueries, correlated subqueries, common table expressions, and window functions with running totals. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp SQL engines

  • DataCamp names PostgreSQL in two of the seven course titles, for example "PostgreSQL Summary Stats and Window Functions". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp names PostgreSQL in two course titles, and DataCamp says that you "Clean and manipulate data using PostgreSQL functions". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp content and size

  • In the table of features on its pricing page, DataCamp marks "Career and Skill tracks" as "Not included" for the free Basic plan and "Included" for Premium. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • Seven courses, about 26 hours. DataCamp also lists two projects and a skill assessment as bonus items. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In the track, you do a project: "Use SQL to explore and analyze GoodThought NGO's database, uncovering key insights from over 13 years of transformative projects." Checked October 15, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says that for the Associate Data Analyst in SQL track, you need no coding experience. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • On the track page, DataCamp lists 13 track items: 11 courses and 2 projects that DataCamp marks "BONUS". DataCamp says that the track "typically takes 39 hours to complete". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Data Manipulation in SQL, the first chapter is on the CASE WHEN statement. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Functions for Manipulating Data in PostgreSQL, you learn to concatenate, change case, replace, truncate, pad and trim strings. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In Data-Driven Decision Making in SQL, you analyze the database of MovieNow, an online movie rental company, and you report insights to management. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • On the track page, DataCamp lists 2 projects, marked "BONUS". In one of them, you "Derive insights about motorcycle part sales over time across multiple warehouse sites!" Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • On the SQL Fundamentals track page, DataCamp lists 10 track items: 7 courses, 2 projects and 1 skill assessment. DataCamp marks the 2 projects and the skill assessment as "BONUS". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp certificate

  • When you complete the track, you earn a Statement of Accomplishment. On its pricing page, DataCamp marks "Earn certificates" as "Not included" for the free Basic plan. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp lists the SQL Associate certification on its certification page. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says that you pass two exams: a timed exam (SQ101) and a practical exam (SQ501P) on tasks for a business problem. You have 30 days to finish both. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says that you get up to two hours for the timed exam. For the practical exam, you get four hours and two attempts. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp includes certification in Premium: DataCamp lists "industry-leading certifications" in the plan. In US dollars, Premium is $35 a month, billed monthly. If you pay for a year, DataCamp shows a lower price per month, and DataCamp changes the offer. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says that the certification is valid for two years from the date that DataCamp awards it. After two years, DataCamp invites you to retake the exams, or you can try for a more advanced certification. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp gives each certificate its own URL. DataCamp says that you paste this URL into the Credential URL field on LinkedIn. We opened one SQL Associate certificate at datacamp.com/certificate/ with no account. On it, DataCamp shows the name of the holder, the date obtained and the expiry date. Checked October 17, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp publishes the skills for both exams. You interpret a database schema and explain database design concepts, extract, join and aggregate data, use subqueries, clean strings, dates and categories, convert data types, replace missing values, validate data, and calculate measures of center, spread and skewness in PostgreSQL. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says that you use PostgreSQL in the exams. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • DataCamp says that you must pass two exams for the SQL Associate certification. The first is a timed exam in PostgreSQL. The second is a practical exam on tasks for a business problem. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • When you finish the track, you earn a Statement of Accomplishment. DataCamp says that with the track, you prepare for the Associate Data Analyst in SQL Certification, "Included with Premium". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • On its pricing page, DataCamp shows "Certificates of completion and industry-leading certifications" under the free Basic plan with a cross, not a check mark. In its table of features, DataCamp marks "Earn certificates" as "Not included" for Basic and "Included" for Premium. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp updates

  • On the track page, DataCamp shows "Updated 09/2026". Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

DataCamp strengths and limits

  • In one track of seven courses, you go from your first query to window functions in PostgreSQL, and the track lists two projects. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • You need a Premium subscription for all but the first chapter of each course, and for the certificate. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In one track, you learn joins, data cleaning, date functions, CTEs and window functions in PostgreSQL. You also analyze business data such as motorcycle part sales. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)
  • In two of the 11 courses of the Associate Data Analyst in SQL track, there is "no coding involved". You need DataCamp Premium for the Associate Data Analyst in SQL Certification. Checked October 30, 2026 (source)

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