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Database Fundamentals and Introduction to SQL


Part 1: Relational Database Fundamentals

The first of a two-part series, this course will introduce the learner to the fundamentals of relational databases and relational Databases, including an in-depth look at data modeling and data design. This course will also cover the evolution of data access and the role that databases and associated enabling technologies play in today's corporate environments. Students should leave this course with a solid foundation in the 'what' and 'why' of relational databases, plus an introduction to the 'how' of data modeling and design.

Audience

This course is intended for people who are relatively new to the world of corporate IT and databases. They will most likely either be new to the workforce or have recently been assigned new duties that require them to learn basic SQL and relational database skills. Students should have at least, a limited exposure to databases and a basic familiarity with programming concepts.

Learn To

  • Identify database concepts, database models, and logical modeling.
  • Identify entities, relationships, and the physical design of relational databases.
  • Identify relational data structure principles, normalization, and index structures.
  • Identify Databases, extended relational databases, implementation technologies, and database maintenance.

Part 2: Introduction to SQL

The second in a two-part series, this course will teach students the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to acquire a foundation-level understanding of SQL. Building on the basic relational database skills and knowledge acquired in the first course, this course teaches students the essential SQL statements, and associated variations, needed to perform fundamental data access and manipulation on a relational database. After taking this course, students will have a solid foundation in two basic aspects of SQL: Data Definition Language (DDL - creating databases and tables) and Data Manipulation Language (DML - adding, altering, and querying data).

Audience

This course is intended for people who are relatively new to the world of corporate IT and databases. They will most likely either be new to the workforce or have recently been assigned new duties that require them to learn basic SQL and relational database skills.

Learn To

  • Identify what SQL is, why and where it is used.
  • Identify how to retrieve data from a database.
  • Identify how to order, limit, and group their query results using various SQL clauses, keywords, and operators.
  • Identify how to use arithmetic operators, single row functions, and group functions to manipulate query data.
  • Identify how to retrieve database information using subqueries and joins.
  • Identify the guidelines for naming tables as well as the datatypes and constraints available for table creation.
  • Identify how to create, alter, and delete database tables.
  • Identify the data manipulation commands (INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE) as well as the transaction control commands (COMMIT and ROLLBACK).
  • Identify the general overview of views and indexes, including how to create these database elements.

Delivery

Computer Based Training (CD-ROM) and Manual

Content

Interactive, skills-based with practical examples

Duration

Approx 16 hours

Qualifications

Keimos Certificate of Study

Follow on Courses

This is ideal intoductory course for individuals who wish to go on to learn about coporate/networked databases such as SQL Server 7/2000, Oracle or IBM DB2.

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Distance learning/Self Study

All courses are designed to offer you the student the convenience of studying from the comfort of your own home or workplace, working at your own pace in the way that is most suited to your lifestyle and career commitments. Working at your own pace means that you are more likely to learn the subject in-depth as you are not under pressure to compete with other students who may be better or worse than, so you will never lag behind or be waiting for somebody to catch up.

Keimos Database Courses

Our courses use simulations extensively to provide opportunities for students to learn & practice skills-based content. This “learning by doing'” model is far more effective than the traditional true/false, multiple choice approach. Live application software is not needed.

Interactive content is used often in the courses to engage the learner's attention, to reinforce and exercise skills being taught, and to provide feedback on the learner's grasp of a skill or concept.

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database operations manager

The work

A database operations manager is responsible for organising, operating and maintaining information in a database. Databases store information such as customer names and addresses, stock records or accounts. Many organisations use databases including:

Database managers have a range of responsibilities including: They are also responsible for making sure that users understand the need to comply with the Data Protection Act.

They work closely with systems analysts in making changes to the database. Overall systems design decisions are performed by systems analysts; detailed database design is performed by database operations managers.

An organisation’s information needs change, so knowledge of the latest technology to recommend improvements to the system is important. Database operations managers work closely with information technology (IT) managers on a day-to-day basis.

Skills and Interests

As a database operations manager, you should:

Entry

There is no single route to becoming a database operations manager - the main requirements are having the right knowledge, skills and experience for the job. Qualifications are an important part of demonstrating these, and although a degree is often required, there are many other recognised academic and vocational qualifications.

Whilst the larger graduate recruiters may take trainees from any discipline, smaller employers generally require knowledge in specific computer languages, software packages or operating systems. Many employers will require a good honours degree. For others, experience in programming will help.

Many database operations managers move into this work from the business side of an organisation. However, they must have some experience in systems programming or systems design, and they often have a degree or higher national award, which can be in any subject. Experience can be just as important as qualifications for many jobs.

Training

The majority of training is on the job, supplemented by short internal or external courses as appropriate, and progress will be helped by taking additional manufacturers courses. Some IT companies offer specific certifications in their products.

Graduate Apprenticeships in IT may be available for people in England. These integrate study at degree or diploma level with structured work-based learning.

Many young people enter IT work directly through Modern Apprenticeships at Foundation and Advanced level, or Skillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland. There are no set entry requirements but employers will want to be sure that applicants are motivated, enthusiastic and can benefit from the training.

Opportunities

Opportunities can arise within any organisation that makes use of computerised databases.

Specialist information technology bureaux, which provide a database service to clients, also employ database operations managers.

Managers can progress in their career by moving to another employer for a post with greater responsibility. Alternatively, they might transfer their skills to other areas of computing work, such as systems analysis, network management or general management.

Self-employment or freelance work is sometimes possible, and there are an increasing number of experienced database operations managers who do contract work.

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MCDBA

The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator is specifically for professional who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases. Individuals who derive database designs, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security and install and configure Microsoft SQL Server would benefit from this course.