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Relational Databases

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Level

INTERMEDIATE

About this course

Master the art of relational databases with this comprehensive course, designed to equip you with essential skills for database modeling, design, and implementation. You’ll start with core concepts like Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling, progressing through relational algebra and foundational SQL commands for creating, manipulating, and querying databases. The course covers advanced topics, including normalization, storage, and indexing techniques, providing a solid understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). You'll delve into critical areas such as transaction processing, concurrency control, database recovery, query optimization, and database security. With a balance of theory and hands-on online practical sessions, you'll gain the confidence to implement relational databases for real-world applications. This course is ideal for anyone interested in database management, from software engineers to data scientists. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and skills to tackle challenging database assignments and excel in a dynamic field.

What you will learn

  • Design comprehensive database schemas using ER modeling and normalization, transform conceptual models into efficient relational structures.
  • Execute complex SQL operations for data manipulation and querying, master DDL and DML statements to manage database content effectively.
  • Implement transaction processing and concurrency control mechanisms, apply indexing and optimization techniques for high-performance systems.