Database Developer
Study Program Courses

This Database Developer course is designed to equip learners with the essential skills needed to design, build, and maintain robust databases. Through a combination of hands-on projects and assessments, students will develop a strong foundation in database concepts, SQL programming, and the use of modern database management systems (DBMS). The course focuses on practical, real-world applications to prepare participants for roles such as database developers, data analysts, and backend engineers.

Learning Details and Options

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Key Areas

  1. Database Fundamentals

    • Introduction to databases, types, and structures
    • Understanding relational databases (RDBMS)
    • Primary keys, foreign keys, normalization

  2. SQL Programming

    • SQL queries: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
    • Complex queries: Joins, Subqueries, and Views
    • Stored procedures, functions, and triggers

  3. Database Design & Modeling

    • Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling
    • Data integrity and constraints
    • Indexing and performance optimization

  4. Database Administration

    • Backup, recovery, and security management
    • User roles, permissions, and access control
    • Monitoring and troubleshooting databases

  5. Advanced Concepts

    • NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
    • Working with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL)
    • Data warehousing and Big Data integration

Assessment & Project Types

  1. Quizzes & Assignments

    • Periodic quizzes to test knowledge of key concepts and SQL skills
    • Practical assignments involving query writing, database design, and optimization

  2. Case Studies

    • Real-world scenarios where students design and implement a database solution for a given business problem

  3. Capstone Project

    • A comprehensive final project where students develop a fully functional database, incorporating complex queries, stored procedures, and optimization techniques
    • Peer review and instructor feedback on project submissions

  4. Exams

    • Mid-course and final exams to assess conceptual and practical knowledge

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Design and Implement Databases

    • Create relational databases using normalized designs
    • Build entity-relationship models to reflect real-world scenarios

  2. Write Efficient SQL Queries

    • Develop complex SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and reporting
    • Use joins, subqueries, and indexing to optimize database performance

  3. Administer and Secure Databases

    • Manage database users, roles, permissions, and ensure data security
    • Implement backup and recovery solutions to prevent data loss

  4. Work with Modern Database Technologies

    • Understand and utilize NoSQL and cloud database solutions
    • Integrate databases with larger data ecosystems, including data warehouses and big data platforms

  5. Problem-Solving in Real-World Contexts

    • Solve business problems by designing and implementing custom database solutions
    • Analyze and optimize existing databases for better performance and scalability

Regular & Intensive Learning Option

  • Class Schedule:
    Morning Students – Monday to Thursday, 09:00 am – 03:00 pm
    Afternoon Students – Monday to Thursday, 03:30 pm – 08:00 pm

  • Teaching Method: Online & Offline / Online only (eg. Google meet video call)
  • Course Duration: 5 sessions (15 months)
  • Session Length: 1 session = 3 months

  • DWTA Qualification: Academic Diploma
  • CTVET’s National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF): Higher National Diploma
  • Tuition & Guidance Fees:
    • Ghc 2600 per session or
    • Ghc 900 per month

Slow-Paced & Relaxed Learning Option

  • Class Schedule:
    Weekend Evening Students – Friday to Sunday, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
  • Teaching Method: Online & Offline / Online only (eg. Google meet video call)

  • Course Duration: 6 sessions (18 months)
  • Session Length: 1 session = 3 months

  • DWTA Qualification: Academic Diploma
  • CTVET’s National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF): Higher National Diploma
  • Tuition & Guidance Fees:
    • Ghc 2600 per session or
    • Ghc 900 per month
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