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Database Certificate Program

Become the ultimate data master with our database certificate.

Quick Look

OFFERED AS:

Undergraduate Certificate

FORMAT:

Hybrid

CREDITS REQUIRED:

9

Kutztown University’s Database Design and Implementation Certificate is a three-course database certificate that teaches you how to speak, breathe and dream in the database language.

The database certificate offers a solid foundation in the design, development and utilization of real-life database systems without the commitment to a full degree.

So, are you ready to become a data master?

Why Choose KU for a Database Certificate

Whether you’re a software developer or a computer science or information technology major, our database design certificate is a powerful addition to your career and education.

You will learn how to build and manage database projects from scratch while working with real-world case studies and database tools. These are the database skills that companies are looking for.

So, why should you choose Kutztown University specifically for a database certificate?

  1. Our tuition is attractive and affordable
  2. We ensure a high-quality education
  3. Our professors care about your success
  4. Our beautiful campus is located between two urban cities

What Skills Will I Gain with a Database Certificate

Our database design certificate provides core training in the language of coding, database structure and application programming.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what you’ll learn in your three database classes:

Courses

What You’ll Learn

Credits:

CSC 256: SQL Programming

  • Create relational databases
  • Modify relational databases
  • Query relational databases
  • Understand the SQL language

3

CSC 356: Introduction to Database Management Systems

  • Understand relational database concepts
  • Create, modify, and access databases, such as Sequel Server, MySQL or Oracle (depending on the instructor)
  • Dive into advanced database topics

3

CSC 456: Database Management Systems I

  • Understand essential database concepts
  • Learn data models
  • Practice database design principles
  • Design and implement database applications to real-world problems

3

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Database Design & Implementation (Certificate)
    1. Write queries in relational algebra and SQL to manage a database
    2. Demonstrate the use of constraints to maintain data integrity
    3. Design a relational database schema using the Entity-Relationship (ER) model.
    4. Implement a relational database for a real-world application
    5. Improve the quality of a given database schema using the normalization process.
    6. Design a distributed database for an application
Quotation Mark

The database certificate program allows students to unlock the power of databases in the world of decision-making. This comprehensive program is designed for undergraduate students and covers the essentials—from conceptual modeling to hands-on SQL skills to design and implement databases for real-world problems.

Tauqueer Hussain, Professor, Computer Science

Database Certification FAQ

  • How long will it take to complete this database certificate?

    The database design certificate at Kutztown University is a three-course program structured to fit your schedule. If you have more questions about the timeline of the program, please contact us here: csitdepartment@kutztown.edu.

  • What are the prerequisites for KU’s database classes?

    The prerequisites for the undergraduate database certificate at Kutztown University is a high school diploma and knowledge in at least one programming language.

    In addition, you will not need any prior knowledge or skills in database design or implementation to succeed in the database classes at KU.

  • What can I do with a database certificate?

    Kutztown University offers a database certificate so you can enter a variety of computer science fields with all the skills needed to succeed. These career paths include:

    • Database Administrator (DBA)
    • Data Analyst
    • SQL Developer
    • Business Intelligence Specialist
    • Backend Developer
    • Computer Programmer
    • Software Developer