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Database course

Database Fundamentals

Understand data modeling, relational architecture, and database design.

Database
Beginner

Course overview

Every real-world application requires structured data storage. This course introduces fundamental database theory: relational models, tables, records, keys, schema design, Entity-Relationship modeling, normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF), and ACID properties for reliable data storage.

Prerequisites

General computer literacy.

What you'll achieve

  • Understand relational database architecture and relational theory
  • Design Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) for real business scenarios
  • Apply database normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) to eliminate data redundancy
  • Understand ACID transaction principles and data integrity constraints

Curriculum

  1. 1Introduction to data storage, file systems vs. DBMS
  2. 2Relational model: Tables, rows, columns, data types & domains
  3. 3Keys and constraints: Primary keys, foreign keys, unique & check constraints
  4. 4Entity-Relationship Modeling (ERDs) & relationship cardinality (1:1, 1:N, M:N)
  5. 5Database normalization: Functional dependencies, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF
  6. 6ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability)
  7. 7Project: Complete relational schema design & ERD for an e-commerce platform

Who is this for?

Beginners, developers, and data learners wanting solid schema design fundamentals.

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Enrol in Database Fundamentals

  • 4 weeks
  • Beginner
  • Live online · One-to-one available · Group batches when scheduled
  • 1-on-1 & small batches
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