Prerequisites
- It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of the purpose and function of a database. Also, students should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows before taking this course. The Database Design Specialist courseware does not provide entry-level computer literacy.
Materials
All necessary materials (online eBook) are included.
System requirements
Minimum technical expectations for the online learning environment. Your IT team can use this as a checklist.
Internet connectivity
Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.
While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system. This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections. Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.
Hardware
- CPU: 1 GHz or higher
- RAM: 4 GB or higher
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher. 1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
Speakers / Headphones Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.
Operating system
Windows 7 or higher. Mac OSX 10 or higher. Latest Chrome OS Latest Linux Distributions.
While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.
Web browser
Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience. Latest Mozilla FireFox Latest Microsoft Edge Latest Apple Safari.
Recommended software
Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice) PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt) Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.
Additional details
Topics Include:
Relational database fundamentals Database planning Database design methodology, including logical and physical database design Optimization and normalization Structured Query Language (SQL) Relational algebra Transactions and database security
Average Salary - $101,510 for Database Administrators
The 2023 median annual salary for a Database Administrator is $101,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This salary is based on national data for professionals managing and maintaining databases across various industries. Additionally, Database Architects, who design and implement database systems, earn a median annual wage of $134,700.
Average Salary - $101,510 for Database Administrators
These figures were reported in the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the BLS in 2024, reflecting the most recent industry trends and salary data.
Target Audience:
IT managers/directors Application developers Web development professionals Software programmers Enterprise developers
Target Audience:
The CIW Database Design Specialist course prepares candidates to take the CIW Database Design Specialist exam, which if passed earns the individual the Database Design Specialist certification.
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