Database Management Program

Database Managers are primarily responsible for creating new databases or upgrading existing databases for large or small companies. They perform maintenance on databases, check data accessibility and troubleshoot problems with new systems as needed. Database Managers ensure the safety of stored data by implementing security programs.

These personnel will need an understanding of database languages, the most common of which is Structured Query Language (SQL). While there are a variety of database management systems that use SQL, this certificate will focus primary on relational database systems.

Successful Database managers possess highly refined analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Detail-oriented, logical thinkers who understand project scheduling, time management and leadership concepts can excel in this position. Basic verbal and written communication and technical skills are essential for Database Managers. In addition to these qualities, it is important that Database Managers possess the following abilities.

• Assessing data storage and access needs

• Creating and maintaining databases

• Upgrading database systems and software as needed

• Developing emergency data storage and retrieval plans

• Managing data backup operations

Key Program Topics

• Learn how to use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to create, manipulate, and generate reports
  from database tables

• Learn to design and implement database management systems

• EER modeling, data warehousing, client/server & internet database environments

• Perform transaction processing and distributed data management

• Develop technical expertise in cloud computing architecture using Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Elective options include web frameworks, UNIX/Linux systems, MongoDB, and LEAN Thinking concepts