Course Outline
Introduction to Databases
- What is a database?
- Types of databases: relational, hierarchical, NoSQL
- When and why to use databases
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Overview of DBMS architecture
- Popular systems (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Responsibilities of a DBMS
Data Modeling and Design
- Entities, attributes, and relationships
- Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams
- From models to tables
Relational Model and Normalization
- Tables, rows, and columns
- Primary and foreign keys
- 1NF, 2NF, 3NF and denormalization
Basic SQL for Data Access
- SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Filtering, sorting, and joins
- Aggregate functions and subqueries
Database Security and User Management
- User roles and permissions
- Authentication and access control
- Securing data in transit and at rest
Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance Basics
- Data backup strategies
- Disaster recovery considerations
- Routine maintenance and monitoring
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of general IT concepts
- Experience with using computers and navigating file systems
- Basic knowledge of data and file organization
Audience
- IT systems support personnel
- Database administrators
- Developers or analysts transitioning into data-related roles
Delivery Options
Private Group Training
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- Pre-course call with your trainer
- Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
- Bespoke outlines
- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from £9500 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, £3000 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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Testimonials (5)
The exercises were explained very good.
Monica - DB Global Technology
Course - PL/SQL in Oracle 19c
I learned complex functions and how to apply them
Ana Alexandrescu - DB Global Technology
Course - Oracle SQL Advanced
Great comunication, Łukasz explained everything in easy and understandable way
Tomasz Wojciechowski - GP Strategies Poland sp. z o.o.
Course - ORACLE SQL Fundamentals
It was quite hands-on, not too much theory.
David Lambaerts - Estee Lauder BV
Course - ORACLE PL/SQL Fundamentals
the trainer was very helpful , the pace of the training was really good and the exercises weren't too hard, also not too easy. whenever I got stuck he helped me out very well and made sure I understood everything.