Topics Include:
- Relational database fundamentals
- Database planning
- Database design methodology, including logical and physical database design
- Optimization and normalization
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Relational algebra
- Transactions and database security
Prerequisites:
It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of the purpose and function of a database. Also, students should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows before taking this course. The Database Design Specialist courseware does not provide entry-level computer literacy.
Average Salary – $71,382 for Database Design Specialist
The 2015 annual mean salary of an IT professional who has been awarded the CIW Database Design Specialist certification is $71,382. This salary was calculated based on the 14,000+ IT professionals who responded to the 2016 IT Skills and Salary survey that was conducted by Global Knowledge in September of 2015.
Target Audience:
- IT managers/directors
- Application developers
- Web development professionals
- Software programmers
- Enterprise developers
The CIW Database Design Specialist course prepares candidates to take the CIW Database Design Specialist exam, which if passed earns the individual the Database Design Specialist certification.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Databases
- Introduction to Databases
- What Is a Database?
- File-Based Databases
- The Evolution of Databases
- Relational Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMSs)
- Origins of Relational Databases
Relational Database
- Fundamentals
- Introduction to Relational Databases
- Multitier Database Architecture
- Relational Model Terminology
- Using Tables to Represent Data Characteristics of Relations
- Data Models Entities and Data Relationships
- Relational Integrity
- Database Languages
- Data Dictionaries
Database Planning
- Introduction to Database Planning
- Database Design Life Cycle
- Database Requirements
- Document
- ProAudio Case Study
- Selecting a DBMS
- Selecting an Application Interface
Overview of Database Design Methodology
- Introduction to Database Design Methodology
- Effects of Poor Database Design Practices
- Database Design Phases
- Conceptual Database Design
- Entity-Relationship (ER) Models
Normalization
- Introduction to Normalization
- What Is Normalization?
- Normal Forms First
- Normal Form Second
- Normal Form Third
- Normal Form Boyce-Codd
- Normal Form (BCNF)
Logical Database Design
- Introduction to Logical Database Design
- Logical Database Design
- Creating a Logical Data Model Using a Database Definition Language
- Validating the Logical Data Model
- Defining Integrity Constraints
- Creating an Enterprise Data Model
Physical Database Design
- Introduction to Physical Database
- Design Physical Database
- Design MySQL Query Browser
- Creating Enterprise Constraints
- Using Secondary Indexes
- Denormalization
- Creating User Views
- Designing Database Access Rules
Structured Query Language
- Introduction to Structured Query Language
- SQL Basics
- Data Definition Language
- Data Manipulation Language
- Retrieving Data from Relations
- Data Control Language
Relational Algebra
- Introduction to Relational Algebra
- Defining Relational Algebra
- Selection Projection
- Cartesian Product Union
- Difference
- Intersection Joins
Transactions and Database Security
- Introduction to Database Transactions and Security Transactions
- Concurrency
- Control Database Security
All necessary materials (online eBook) are included.
Certification(s):
The CIW Database Design Specialist course prepares candidates to take the CIW Database Design Specialist exam, which if passed earns the individual the Database Design Specialist certification.