--- title: "SurrealDB University - Learn & get certified | SurrealDB" description: "Learn SurrealDB from fundamentals to real-world applications with expert-led courses. Study at your own pace and earn official certifications." url: https://surrealdb.com/learn --- # SurrealDB University Learn SurrealDB from fundamentals to real-world applications - at your pace, with expert-led instruction 1. ![Babcock](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/babcock.lo4rnVg1.svg) 2. ![ING](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/ing.X3I6S3_V.svg) 3. ![British Airways](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/british-airways.KEsZiwV-.svg) 4. ![Nvidia](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/nvidia.DaIEuMil.svg) 5. ![Apple](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/apple.D5pq4flY.svg) 6. ![SpaceX](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/spacex.CQJEk-IL.svg) 7. ![Samsung](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/samsung.CH-vQgnb.svg) 8. ![adidas](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/adidas.DdTC5qhk.svg) 9. ![Tencent](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/tencent.paQmLxyy.svg) 10. ![Alibaba](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/alibaba.B16idgfM.svg) 11. ![PolyAI](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/poly-ai.c3w_fAg6.svg) 12. ![Later](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/later.Ds736jFO.svg) 13. ![Verizon](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/verizon.BI7CajdX.svg) 14. ![Liberty Mutual](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/liberty-mutual.B7qOU1pd.svg) 15. ![Walmart](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/walmart.BjDg_Sr8.svg) 16. ![Carrier](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/carrier.D21gC6NX.svg) 17. ![Saks Fifth Avenue](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/saks-fifth-avenue.COIDpLSb.svg) 18. ![San Francisco Compute Company](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/sfcc.B7jlImq4.svg) 19. ![Shield AI](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/shield-ai.pINZ0KJr.svg) 20. ![Wix](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/wix.DvHhmoBi.svg) COURSES ## Start learning From first principles to production-ready skills, pick a path that matches your experience level and start building with SurrealDB today. ### [A tour of SurrealDB](https://surrealdb.com/learn/tour) Get up to speed fast with a guided walkthrough of SurrealDB's core concepts, query language, and multi-model capabilities - perfect for your first hour with the platform. Guided tour ### [SurrealDB fundamentals](https://surrealdb.com/learn/fundamentals) Master SurrealQL from the ground up with structured lessons covering schemas, queries, graph relationships, authentication, and real-time subscriptions. Fundamentals ### [Aeon's Surreal Renaissance](https://surrealdb.com/learn/book) Dive deep into SurrealDB through an immersive narrative-driven experience. Follow Aeon's journey as you explore advanced concepts, multi-model patterns, and real-world architectures. Interactive book ### [Learn by building](https://surrealdb.com/learn/movies) Build a full movie database from scratch and learn SurrealDB through practical, hands-on development. Cover data modelling, graph traversals, full-text search, and live queries. Hands-on project ### [Schema internals and migrations](https://surrealdb.com/learn/schemas) Go beyond basic DEFINE statements — understand how schema is stored, how validation works, and how to evolve production databases safely. Schema and migrations UNIVERSITY ## Master the future of data with SurrealDB University Unlock your potential with world-class education in cutting-edge database technologies, data management, analytics, and innovation. ### Flexible learning options Learn at your own pace with online modules, hands-on labs, and interactive tutorials accessible anytime, anywhere. ### Expert instructors Gain insights from passionate SurrealDB professionals who bring real-world experience to your education. ### Practical experience Apply your knowledge with practical projects and real-world scenarios. ### Interactive assessments and quizzes Enhance your understanding and apply newly acquired skills through our integrated, browser-based development platform and regular quizzes. ### Structured training programmes Participate in expert-led sessions designed to ensure you successfully complete your training and achieve meaningful results. ### Comprehensive study resources Gear up for your certification with a variety of practice questions, instructional videos, and detailed documentation. INSTRUCTORS ## Meet our instructors Our team consists of passionate SurrealDB professionals with deep expertise in the database. Dedicated to innovation, they are committed to mentoring you and helping you master SurrealDB to excel in the data technology field. ![Alexander Fridriksson](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/alexander.EAXnzVAM.avif) ### Alexander Fridriksson Author - SurrealDB Fundamentals ![Dave MacLeod](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/dave.Cw4oOyLT.avif) ### Dave MacLeod Author - Aeon's Surreal Renaissance ![Obinna Ekwuno](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/obinna.B72lhTKi.avif) ### Obinna Ekwuno Instructor - SurrealDB University ![Meriel Cunningham](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/meriel.-mUNL-1t.avif) ### Meriel Cunningham Instructor - SurrealDB University ![Ned Rudkins-Stow](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/ned.DhmJvF_6.avif) ### Ned Rudkins-Stow Instructor - SurrealDB University ![Tobie Morgan Hitchcock](https://surrealdb.com/assets/static/tobie.BsXwB1Jg.avif) ### Tobie Morgan Hitchcock CEO - SurrealDB UNIVERSITY ## For beginners and enterprises From first query to production deployment, SurrealDB University gives you the skills to build with confidence. Expert-led courses, hands-on labs, and real-world projects. UNIVERSITY ## For beginners and enterprises From first query to production deployment, SurrealDB University gives you the skills to build with confidence. Expert-led courses, hands-on labs, and real-world projects. 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