Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy
Software Required: SQL Server Express / MySQL / Oracle XE (Instructor-chosen)
Certification: Certificate of Completion from Thakral Global Learning + Preparation for Certiport IT Specialist: Databases or equivalent Pearson Certification
📖 Course Overview:
This foundational course introduces learners to the core concepts of databases and data management, with a hands-on focus on structured query language (SQL), data modeling, and relational database systems. Designed to meet Certiport/Pearson certification standards, this course prepares participants for real-world database tasks and the IT Specialist: Databases credential. Ideal for aspiring developers, data analysts, IT students, and anyone seeking to build a career in data-driven environments.
✅ Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand key concepts of database design and relational databases
- Create, modify, and manage database structures
- Use SQL to query, insert, update, and delete data
- Design and normalize databases using ERDs and normalization rules
- Understand data types, relationships, constraints, and indexes
- Prepare for Certiport / Pearson’s Database Certification exam
🧩 Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Databases & Certification Overview
- What is a database?
- Types of databases: relational vs. non-relational
- Database terminology: table, record, field, primary key, etc.
- Overview of Certiport / Pearson database certifications
- Setting up the database environment
Module 2: Database Design & Data Modeling
- Understanding data models (conceptual, logical, physical)
- Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD)
- Relationships: one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many
- Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)
- Data types and table constraints (PK, FK, NOT NULL, UNIQUE)
Module 3: SQL Basics – Data Definition Language (DDL)
- Creating and modifying databases
- Creating tables and defining data types
- Adding constraints (PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, CHECK, DEFAULT)
- Altering and dropping tables
- Hands-on SQL writing exercises
Module 4: SQL Basics – Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- Inserting, updating, and deleting records
- Selecting data using
SELECT,WHERE,ORDER BY,LIMIT - Filtering, sorting, and using expressions
- Using aggregate functions:
SUM,AVG,COUNT,MAX,MIN - Grouping data with
GROUP BYandHAVING
Module 5: Advanced Queries & Joins
- Understanding joins:
INNER,LEFT,RIGHT,FULL OUTER - Joining multiple tables
- Subqueries and nested selects
- Working with
UNION,INTERSECT, andEXCEPT - Views and stored queries
Module 6: Database Security, Indexing & Transactions
- User roles and permissions
- Data security principles
- Creating indexes for performance
- Understanding transactions and ACID properties
COMMIT,ROLLBACK, and transaction control
Module 7: Certification Preparation & Practice Exams
- Breakdown of the Certiport/Pearson exam structure
- Practice questions and timed tests
- Troubleshooting common SQL errors
- Final revision of key topics and concepts
- Mock exam with feedback and scoring
Module 8: Final Project – Design & Implementation
- Design a real-world database using ERD
- Implement the database schema
- Populate with sample data
- Run complex queries and generate reports
- Present and explain database structure
📝 Assessment & Evaluation:
- Module-based quizzes and SQL tasks
- Mid-course ERD design assessment
- Final SQL Project (evaluated)
- Mock certification exam
- One-on-one feedback and exam readiness assessment
💼 Career Pathways:
- Database Administrator (Junior Level)
- SQL Developer
- Data Analyst (Entry-Level)
- IT Support Technician
- Backend Developer (Database Focused)
🌟 Why Choose This Course at Thakral Global Learning?
- Aligns with global certification standards (Certiport / Pearson)
- Instructor-led guidance with hands-on SQL practice
- Real-world database project for portfolio development
- Practice tests and mock exams included
- Official certificate and certification exam preparation support
