CIW Database Design Specialist - Course Description
The Database Design Specialist course(formerly titled Database Design Methodology) teaches students how to plan and design relational databases. You will learn about the theory behind relational databases, relational database nomenclature, and relational algebra. The course includes sections on Structured Query Language (SQL) and optimizing databases through normalization. You will apply your knowledge with hands-on labs designed to teach the intricacies of database design methodology.
Topics
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
Target Audience
The CIW Database Design Specialist course is for individuals who plan to pursue product-focused database specialization using products that include DB2, Oracle Database 11g, SQL and mySQL.
These database skills can help you begin or grow a career in advanced database design and development for:
- IT managers/directors
- Application developers
- Web development professionals
- Software programmers
- Enterprise developers
- Database developers
- Database administrators
Job Responsibilities
Use database technology to store, update and retrieve mission-critical information; implement and maintain database data using relational database management software; and create Web content.
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.
