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Training on Database Design and Management Fundamentals

Master database design and management fundamentals. Learn to design efficient databases, manage data effectively, and ensure data integrity.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices involved in designing and managing databases. Participants will learn how to create efficient database structures, optimize data storage, and ensure data integrity and security. The course covers both the theoretical aspects of database design as well as practical skills in database management using industry-standard tools and technologies. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to handle complex database projects, from initial design to ongoing maintenance and optimization.

Course Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Aspiring data scientists and analysts.
  • Professionals looking to transition into data science roles.
  • Researchers and academics interested in data analysis.
  • Students in STEM fields seeking to broaden their skills.
  • Business professionals who want to leverage data for decision-making.
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of database systems.
  • Design and implement efficient and scalable database schemas.
  • Utilize SQL for database querying, data manipulation, and reporting.
  • Apply normalization techniques to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity.
  • Implement indexing and other optimization strategies to enhance database performance.
  • Ensure database security, backup, and recovery processes are in place.
  • Manage and maintain databases using industry-standard DBMS tools.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a database administrator.
  • Develop and manage complex queries and stored procedures.
  • Integrate databases with web applications and other software systems
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Databases

  • Database concepts and fundamentals
  • Database management systems (DBMS)
  • Types of databases (relational, hierarchical, network, object-oriented)
  • Database applications and importance
  • Case Study: Designing a simple database for a small business
  • Practical: Identify entities and create a basic table structure

Module 2: Database Design Concepts

  • Data modeling and normalization
  • Entity-relationship (ER) modeling
  • Functional dependencies and normal forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)
  • Database schema design
  • Case Study: Developing an ER model for a student information system
  • Practical: Create an ER diagram and normalize sample data

Module 3: SQL Fundamentals

  • Introduction to SQL
  • Data definition language (DDL)
  • Data manipulation language (DML)
  • Data query language (DQL)
  • Data control language (DCL)
  • Case Study: Managing organizational data using SQL queries
  • Practical: Write SQL statements for creating, inserting, updating, and querying data

Module 4: Advanced SQL

  • Joins (inner, outer, self)
  • Subqueries
  • Views
  • Indexes
  • Stored procedures and functions
  • Case Study: Generating reports by combining multiple tables
  • Practical: Write complex queries using joins and subqueries

Module 5: Database Normalization

  • In-depth exploration of normalization
  • Higher normal forms (4NF, BCNF)
  • Denormalization techniques
  • Case Study: Reducing redundancy in a poorly designed database
  • Practical: Normalize and restructure a dataset

Module 6: Database Performance Tuning

  • Indexing techniques
  • Query optimization
  • Database performance monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Database partitioning
  • Case Study: Improving performance of slow database queries
  • Practical: Analyze query performance and apply optimization techniques

Module 7: Database Security and Integrity

  • Database security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Access control and authentication
  • Data encryption and backup
  • Database recovery and disaster recovery
  • Case Study: Protecting sensitive data in a financial database
  • Practical: Design a basic database security and backup plan

Module 8: Database Administration

  • Database installation and configuration
  • User management and administration
  • Database backup and recovery
  • Performance monitoring and tuning
  • Case Study: Managing database operations in an enterprise setup
  • Practical: Perform database setup and administrative tasks

Module 9: Database Application Development

  • Database connectivity and programming
  • Database integration with applications
  • Database-driven web applications
  • Case Study: Building a simple application connected to a database
  • Practical: Develop a basic application with database connectivity

Module 10: Emerging Database Technologies

  • NoSQL databases
  • Big data and Hadoop
  • Cloud-based databases
  • Database trends and future directions
  • Case Study: Using NoSQL and cloud databases for scalable applications
  • Practical: Explore and compare modern database technologies
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improves data management, security, and system reliability.

  • Reduces risks from data loss, breaches, and regulatory non-compliance.

  • Enhances operational efficiency and ensures a consistent source of truth for business intelligence.

Personal Impact

  • Develops in-demand skills for IT, database administration, and data architecture.

  • Prepares participants for senior technical and leadership roles.

  • Enables individuals to lead and champion secure and scalable data management initiatives.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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The goal is to provide a foundational understanding of database design and management, equipping you with the skills to create and maintain robust, efficient, and reliable databases.

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