Course description

Course Overview

The "Database Management System" course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices involved in designing, implementing, and managing databases. This course covers key topics such as relational database design, SQL querying, data normalization, and transaction management. Students will gain hands-on experience with popular database management systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. The course aims to equip learners with the skills necessary to handle complex data management tasks, optimize database performance, and ensure data integrity in various application contexts.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of database design and data modeling, including entity-relationship diagrams and normalization.
• Gain proficiency in SQL for querying, updating, and managing relational databases.
• Learn to design and implement efficient database schemas to meet application requirements.
• Explore advanced topics such as transaction management, concurrency control, and indexing strategies.
• Develop skills in performance tuning and optimization to enhance database efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of programming and familiarity with at least one programming language.
• Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, such as data structures and algorithms.
• No prior experience with database systems is required, though an interest in data management is essential.
• Access to a computer with a database management system installed for hands-on practice.
• Familiarity with basic data manipulation and visualization tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement robust and scalable database schemas based on application requirements.
• Write and execute SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and manage data in relational databases.
• Apply normalization techniques to ensure data integrity and reduce redundancy.
• Manage transactions and concurrency to maintain database consistency and reliability.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning techniques.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification in Database Management Systems. This certification validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing databases, showcasing your ability to apply SQL, normalization, and optimization techniques effectively. It demonstrates your readiness to handle complex data management tasks and contribute to successful database projects in various professional environments.

What will i learn?

• Design and implement robust and scalable database schemas based on application requirements.
• Write and execute SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and manage data in relational databases.
• Apply normalization techniques to ensure data integrity and reduce redundancy.
• Manage transactions and concurrency to maintain database consistency and reliability.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning techniques.