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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTODM526

Training on Database Management using Microsoft SQL Server

Master SQL Server administration, T-SQL, and performance tuning for professional database management.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most widely used relational database management systems, supporting enterprise applications, business operations, and data analytics. This course equips participants with practical skills to design, manage, secure, and optimize SQL Server databases for efficient and reliable performance.

Participants will learn database creation and administration, SQL querying, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security management through hands on exercises and real world scenarios. The course also explores high availability features and best practices for maintaining secure and scalable database environments.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Database administrators (DBAs) and IT professionals

  • Data analysts and developers working with SQL Server

  • System administrators managing business applications

  • Software engineers integrating SQL databases into solutions

  • Professionals seeking to strengthen SQL database management skills

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Understand SQL Server architecture and core components.

  • Create, manage, and query relational databases using T-SQL.

  • Implement database security, user management, and permissions.

  • Perform backups, restores, and recovery processes.

  • Monitor performance and apply tuning techniques.

  • Configure high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server and Databases

  • SQL Server architecture and editions

  • Database design concepts and data modeling

  • Creating and managing databases in SQL Server

  • Case study: Setting up a customer database for a retail business

Module 2: Querying and Managing Data with T-SQL

  • Writing SELECT queries, filtering, and sorting data

  • Joins, subqueries, and set operations

  • Creating views, stored procedures, and functions

  • Case study: Building reports using T-SQL queries for sales analysis

Module 3: Database Administration and Security

  • User roles, authentication, and permissions

  • Securing databases with encryption and auditing

  • Managing schemas and objects

  • Case study: Implementing role-based access in a financial database

Module 4: Backup, Recovery, and Performance Tuning

  • Backup strategies and restore operations

  • Indexing, query optimization, and execution plans

  • Monitoring performance with SQL Server tools

  • Case study: Optimizing a slow-running database query

Module 5: High Availability and Advanced Features

  • Configuring replication, clustering, and Always On availability groups

  • Database mirroring and log shipping

  • Integration with BI and reporting tools

  • Case study: Designing a high-availability database for an e-commerce platform

Impact

Where the change lands

Organisation Impact

  • Improved data management and reliability through optimized SQL Server practices

  • Reduced downtime with effective backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

  • Enhanced security and compliance through strong database governance

  • Increased efficiency in application performance with database tuning

  • Stronger business intelligence capabilities through well-structured data systems


Individual Impact

  • Practical skills to manage SQL Server databases confidently

  • Career advancement opportunities in database administration and IT infrastructure

  • Improved efficiency in managing queries, reports, and applications

  • Ability to design secure and scalable databases for real-world use

  • Confidence in troubleshooting and resolving database issues

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.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Basic familiarity with databases is helpful but not required.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Database Management using Microsoft SQL Server in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.