MySQL Database Management
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to MySQL, a popular open-source relational database management system. Participants will learn the fundamentals of database design, querying, and management. Through hands-on exercises and practical projects, students will gain the skills necessary to create and maintain databases effectively.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of computer concepts
Familiarity with SQL basics (preferred but not mandatory)
Understanding relational databases and their importance
Introduction to MySQL and its features
Installing and setting up MySQL (local or server-based)
Basic SQL queries and statements review
Principles of good database design
Data types and their usage
Creating and modifying database tables
Indexes and primary keys for performance optimization
CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
Writing SELECT queries for retrieving data
Filtering, sorting, and joining data from multiple tables
Aggregation functions and GROUP BY clauses
Working with views and stored procedures
Transaction management and ACID properties
User and privilege management
Backup and restoration techniques
Course Objectives:
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
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Database Administrator (DBA): Graduates can work as database administrators responsible for designing, implementing, and managing databases. They ensure data integrity, performance optimization, backup and recovery, and security.
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Data Analyst: Students can work as data analysts who extract, transform, and analyze data from databases to derive insights and make informed business decisions. SQL skills are crucial for querying and manipulating data.
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Web Developer: Web developers often work with databases to store and retrieve data for dynamic web applications. Graduates can build web applications that interact with databases using their MySQL skills.
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Application Developer: Mobile and desktop application developers also need to work with databases to store user data and application information. MySQL skills are valuable for integrating databases into applications.
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Database Designer: Students can specialize in database design, creating well-structured and efficient database schemas that meet the requirements of various applications.
