Course Outline
Introduction to Databases
- What is a database?
- Types of databases
- Introduction to relational databases
- Database Management Systems (DBMS) overview
- Functions of a DBMS
- Popular DBMS software
Database Design Fundamentals
- Conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Introduction to Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling
- Creating ER diagrams
- Entities, attributes, and relationships
Normalization and Database Design
- Normal forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF)
- Benefits of normalization
- Practical examples of normalization
- Denormalization and its uses
Introduction to SQL
- SQL syntax and structure
- Data types in SQL
- CREATE, ALTER, DROP statements
- Constraints (PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, UNIQUE, NOT NULL)
SQL Data Manipulation
- INSERT statement
- Bulk insert operations
- UPDATE and DELETE statements
- Using WHERE clause
Querying Data with SQL
- SELECT statement
- Filtering data with WHERE clause
- Sorting data with ORDER BY
- Using LIMIT and OFFSET
Advanced SQL Concepts
- INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN
- Writing subqueries
- GROUP BY and HAVING clauses
- Aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN)
Working with Indexes and Views
- Creating and using indexes
- Pros and cons of indexes
- Creating and managing views
- Using views to simplify queries
Database Security and Transactions
- User roles and permissions
- Implementing security best practices
- ACID properties
- COMMIT and ROLLBACK statements
Database Optimization and Maintenance
- Analyzing and optimizing SQL queries
- Using EXPLAIN plan
- Backup strategies
- Restoring databases
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of computer operations
Audience
- Database administrators
- IT professionals
Testimonials (5)
overall a good training that responds to my needs. I received also information about Oracle VM VirtualBox allowing me to continue the practice on my own.
Liviu
Course - Oracle SQL LP - Fundamentals
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 - Estée 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.