Introduction

Database Management Fundamentals is a comprehensive course designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of database management concepts and practical skills. This course is suitable for individuals who wish to gain a strong foundation in database management or those who are looking to refresh and enhance their existing knowledge. The course will cover essential topics related to database design, implementation, and maintenance.

Duration

10 days

 Course Objective

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of database management concepts and principles.
• Learn the process of designing and implementing a database system.
• Acquire practical skills for querying and manipulating data using Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Understand the techniques for optimizing database performance.
• Learn about data integrity, security, and backup strategies.
• Explore advanced topics such as database normalization and transaction management.

Who should attend?

Who Should Attend:

• IT professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of database management.
• Software developers seeking to understand database concepts and integration.
• Data analysts and data scientists who work with databases.
• System administrators responsible for managing databases.
• Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of database management.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Databases
• Definition and importance of databases
• Evolution of database management systems
• Components of a database system
• Types of databases (relational, NoSQL, etc.)
2. Relational Data Model
• Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling
• Entity types, attributes, and relationships
• Mapping ER models to relational schemas
• Normalization and functional dependencies
3. Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Introduction to SQL and its components
• Basic SQL operations (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
• Joins and subqueries
• Aggregation functions and group by
• Views and stored procedures
4. Database Design and Schema Refinement
• Conceptual, logical, and physical database design
• Steps in database design process
• Schema refinement and normalization techniques
• Denormalization and trade-offs
• Indexing and query optimization
5. Database Administration and Security
• Roles and responsibilities of database administrators
• Database installation and configuration
• User management and access control
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Database performance tuning and monitoring
6. Transaction Management and Concurrency Control
• ACID properties of transactions
• Transaction processing and recovery
• Concurrency control techniques (locking, timestamps, etc.)
• Deadlocks and deadlock prevention
7. Distributed Databases
• Introduction to distributed database systems
• Distributed data storage and replication
• Distributed query processing and optimization
• Consistency and fault tolerance in distributed databases
8. Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Data warehousing concepts and architecture
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Data mining and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)
• Reporting and data visualization tools
9. Emerging Trends in Database Management
• NoSQL databases (key-value, document, columnar, graph)
• Big data and data analytics
• Cloud databases and database-as-a-service (DBaaS)
• Data privacy and ethical considerations
10. Project or Case Study
• Practical application of database management concepts
• Database design and implementation project
• Real-world case studies and problem-solving exercises

General Notes

·         All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants' needs

·         The participant must be conversant in English

·         Presentations are well-guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10 years of experience.

·         Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with a Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)

·         Training will be done at the Foscore development center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer inhouse and online training on the client schedule

·         Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

·         The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

·         Accommodation, pickup, freight booking, and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.

·         Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee.

·         One-year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

·         Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount of (10% to 50%)

·         Payment should be done before commence of the training or as agreed by the parties, to the FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.

·         For any inquiries reach us at training@fdc-k.org or +254712260031

·         Website:www.fdc-k.org