Description
Course Duration
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Total Duration: 3–6 months (depending on the institution)
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Mode of Delivery: Online/In-person/Hybrid
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Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with programming concepts (recommended but not mandatory)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
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Understand fundamental database concepts and architectures.
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Design and implement relational databases using SQL (Structured Query Language).
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Apply normalization techniques to optimize database structures.
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Manage database transactions, concurrency, and recovery.
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Learn about NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.) for unstructured data.
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Implement database security and access control mechanisms.
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Work with popular Database Management Systems (DBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Database Systems
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Definition and importance of DBMS
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File System vs. DBMS
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Database Architecture (1-tier, 2-tier, 3-tier)
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Data Models (Relational, Hierarchical, Network, NoSQL)
Module 2: Relational Database Design
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Entity-Relationship (ER) Model
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Relational Algebra & Calculus
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Keys (Primary, Foreign, Candidate, Super)
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Functional Dependencies
Module 3: Structured Query Language (SQL)
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SQL Basics (DDL, DML, DCL, TCL)
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Creating and Modifying Tables
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SQL Queries (SELECT, JOIN, SUBQUERIES)
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Aggregation Functions (GROUP BY, HAVING)
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Views and Indexes
Module 4: Database Normalization
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1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF
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Denormalization & Performance Trade-offs
Module 5: Transaction Management & Concurrency Control
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ACID Properties
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Concurrency Issues (Deadlocks, Dirty Reads)
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Locking Mechanisms
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Database Recovery Techniques
Module 6: Database Security & Administration
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User Authentication & Authorization
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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Backup & Recovery Strategies
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Database Auditing
Module 7: Introduction to NoSQL Databases
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Types of NoSQL Databases (Document, Key-Value, Column-Family, Graph)
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MongoDB Basics
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Cassandra & Redis Overview
Module 8: Practical Projects & Case Studies
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Designing a real-world database schema
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Implementing CRUD operations
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Performance tuning & optimization
Assessment & Certification
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Quizzes & Assignments: 30%
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Mid-Term Exam: 20%
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Final Project (Database Implementation): 30%
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Final Exam: 20%
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate in Database Management System.
Career Opportunities
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Database Administrator (DBA)
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SQL Developer
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Data Analyst
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Backend Developer
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Database Designer
Who Should Enroll?
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IT professionals looking to specialize in databases
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Students pursuing computer science or related fields
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Software developers wanting to enhance database skills
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Data enthusiasts interested in structured data management
This course provides hands-on training with real-world projects, ensuring students gain practical experience in database management. 🚀




