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Microsoft & Data

CIW Database Design Specialist Online Training with Live Labs and Exam (1D0-541)

DurationSelf-paced online learning
LevelIntermediate
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Course content13 modules
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About this course

What the CIW Database Design Specialist course covers

Everything in CIW Database Design Specialist is delivered online and on demand - no classroom, no cohort, no waiting list. It is built as 13 modules, so there is an obvious place to stop each time. Nothing expires part way through, so an interrupted evening costs you nothing.

The course works through Introduction to Databases, File-Based Databases, The Evolution of Databases and Origins of Relational Databases. 9 more modules follow those, all named on the Modules tab.

It builds on the basics rather than covering them again, so it is the second course on a subject and not the first. We list 18 Microsoft & Data courses, of which 2 sit at Intermediate. Take it as professional training, not a graded award - what it shows is that you have done the learning.

The honest caveats: The provider has not stated what the certificate looks like for this one, so ask us first if the certificate is the reason you are buying. It is not an awareness course: if the subject is completely new to you, something introductory will be better value.

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Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

CIW Database Design Specialist is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 13-module plan starts with Introduction to Databases and File-Based Databases, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for analysts, administrators and office staff who live in spreadsheets whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on Characteristics of Relations and Data Models as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Introduction to Databases and File-Based Databases and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, Introduction to Relational Databases acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on Characteristics of Relations and Data Models is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The provider gives no fixed study-hour estimate, so use the module count to plan several shorter sessions rather than assuming it can be completed in one sitting. No fixed access period is stated in the validated course facts; ask us before enrolling if a deadline matters to your plans. The provider has not supplied reliable certificate details for this course, so confirm them with us if certification is your main reason for enrolling. No CPD accreditation is stated. That is fine for skills development, but not when a workplace policy specifically requires accredited training.

Full course details from the training provider

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.

Lay some essential foundations for a career in database design, with this comprehensive course and exam package. IT, the web and software are constantly changing and developing, and for a business to achieve their optimum online reach and continue to provide the best service that they can, an efficient and effective database should be in place to help keep the company organised and productive.

Give Businesses the Tools to Run Smoothly

It’s easy to become quickly snowed under with workload or information if a business or service doesn’t run smoothly, so if you want to ensure the best levels of productivity, databases need to be in place to ensure background processes operate like clockwork. As a database design specialist, you could be the person to implement these changes, and be one of the main reasons why any business can be a smoothly run success.

Work Through a Range of Resources

By signing up to this course and sitting the accompanying exam, students will be able to access a range of top quality resources and course materials that can help them to develop a clear level of understanding of database design, prove their knowledge and be able to use their new-found expertise to make real-life changes in a business. Basic knowledge of the purpose and function of a database is recommended – this course will teach you the rest!

Key learning points

Perfectly suited to current or prospective software programmers, IT managers and application developers, this course will provide individuals with the tools needed to improve their database knowledge, help with business strategy and optimise databases that are already in place.

  • Learn more about the evolution of databases including file-based databases, and gain insight into what management systems are often used by businesses all over the world.
  • Get to grips with the basics, and more advanced techniques, of Structured Query Language (SQL), and learn how to retrieve data from relations, and understand data definition and data control language.
  • Gain insight into database design methodology, and understand what contributes to both good and bad design practises.
  • Understand the difference between logical and physical databases, and identify elements of database security and the importance of it.
  • Course includes all the elements needed to pass the included exam.

Advantages of this course

  • Study online at your own pace with the comprehensive, easy to navigate courseware. Materials are available 24/7, 365 days a year, meaning students can enjoy convenient and flexible learning that can be completed around existing home and work commitments.
  • If you do run into technical issues, our support team is available to help.
  • Prove your new-found knowledge by sitting the accompanying CIW examination.
  • Show off your new skills by adding them to your CV or LinkedIn profile, and impress future employers.
  • Enhance the productivity of your business, by implementing design techniques that can help databases operate optimally.
  • Develop your personal and professional portfolio by understanding database specialisation and design, and boost your confidence in the subject.
  • Progress along your chosen career path with database design knowledge that is invaluable!

Specialise in database design by signing up to this in-depth course today – your business’ databases will thank you for it!

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.

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

NOTE: The exam alone for this course can be found HERE : The Course without the exam can be found HERE.

CIW Database Design Specialist course details

Online Access : 1 Year
Compatibility : Windows, Mac
Exam Included : Yes

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

  • 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
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