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Database Management System (DBMS)

A Database Management System (DBMS) is a software program that lets users and applications efficiently create, store, retrieve, update, and secure data in a centralized database. Core Functions: Handles data definition, updates, complex queries, concurrent multi-user access, and automatic backups. Common Types: Relational (RDBMS like MySQL and PostgreSQL) and non-relational (NoSQL like MongoDB)

10 Chapters
50 Lessons
beginner
Database Management System (DBMS)

Course Overview

Overview: Teaches the theoretical design and practical execution of modern data storage systems powering web, mobile, and enterprise software.

Key Benefits: Reduces data redundancy, enforces strict security rules, and maintains data consistency using ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability).

Core Topics are 

  • Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling and database normalization.
  • Writing queries using Structured Query Language (SQL).
  • Transaction management, concurrency control, and recovery mechanisms.
  • Physical file organizations, indexing, and B-trees.

Outcomes: Equips students to design efficient schemas, optimize queries, and secure enterprise data for careers in software engineering and database administration.

Course Key Information

Course Duration

Self Paced

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Eligibility

Open to school students, college undergraduates, and career switchers. No prior coding required.

What You Will Learn

Responsive HTML5 & Tailwind CSS UI
Modern JavaScript (ES6+), Async/Await & Promises
React.js Components, State, Hooks & Router
Node.js & Express REST API Server Architecture
MongoDB Schema Design & Mongoose ORM
Git/GitHub Workflows & Vercel Deployment

Technologies Covered

HTML5CSS3JavaScriptReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBTailwind CSSGit

Tools & Platforms Used:

VS CodePostmanGitHubMongoDB CompassVercelRender

Lesson Plans & Curriculum

All chapters and lessons are publicly accessible.

10 Chapters

Chapter 1 — Introduction to DBMS

5 Lessons • Introduction to database management systems

Lesson 1.1: What is a Database?
Lesson 1.2: What is DBMS?
Lesson 1.3: Advantages of DBMS
Lesson 1.4: File System vs DBMS
Lesson 1.5: DBMS Applications

Chapter 2 — Database Architecture and Models

5 Lessons • Database architecture and different database models

Lesson 2.1: Database Architecture
Lesson 2.2: Three-Level Database Architecture
Lesson 2.3: Database Models
Lesson 2.4: DBMS Components
Lesson 2.5: DBMS Advantages and Limitations

Chapter 3 — ER Model and ER Diagrams

5 Lessons • Entity Relationship model and ER diagrams

Lesson 3.1: Introduction to the ER Model
Lesson 3.2: Entities and Attributes
Lesson 3.3: Relationships and Cardinality
Lesson 3.4: ER Diagrams
Lesson 3.5: Converting ER Diagrams to Tables

Chapter 4 — Relational Model and Keys

5 Lessons • Relational model and different types of keys

Lesson 4.1: Introduction to the Relational Model
Lesson 4.2: Primary Keys and Candidate Keys
Lesson 4.3: Foreign and Composite Keys
Lesson 4.4: Integrity Constraints
Lesson 4.5: Relational Algebra Basics

Chapter 5 — SQL Fundamentals

5 Lessons • SQL basics, commands and database operations

Lesson 5.1: Introduction to SQL
Lesson 5.2: DDL Commands
Lesson 5.3: DML Commands
Lesson 5.4: DCL and TCL Commands
Lesson 5.5: Creating Tables with SQL

Chapter 6 — SQL Queries and Functions

5 Lessons • SQL queries, functions and expressions

Lesson 6.1: SELECT Queries
Lesson 6.2: WHERE, ORDER BY and GROUP BY
Lesson 6.3: Aggregate Functions
Lesson 6.4: String, Date and Numeric Functions
Lesson 6.5: SQL CASE and Conditional Expressions

Chapter 7 — Joins, Subqueries and Views

5 Lessons • Joins, subqueries and database views

Lesson 7.1: Introduction to SQL Joins
Lesson 7.2: INNER and OUTER JOINS
Lesson 7.3: Subqueries
Lesson 7.4: Views
Lesson 7.5: Practical Queries Using Joins and Subqueries

Chapter 8 — Normalization

5 Lessons • Database normalization from 1NF to BCNF

Lesson 8.1: Introduction to Database Normalization
Lesson 8.2: First Normal Form
Lesson 8.3: Second Normal Form
Lesson 8.4: Third Normal Form
Lesson 8.5: Normalization and Denormalization

Chapter 9 — Transactions and Database Security

5 Lessons • Transactions, concurrency and database security

Lesson 9.1: Database Transactions
Lesson 9.2: ACID Properties
Lesson 9.3: Concurrency Control
Lesson 9.4: Database Security
Lesson 9.5: Backup and Recovery

Chapter 10 — Database Design and Practical Project

5 Lessons • Database design and practical DBMS project

Lesson 10.1: Database Design Process
Lesson 10.2: Designing a Student Database
Lesson 10.3: Implementing the Database
Lesson 10.4: Testing and Optimization
Lesson 10.5: DBMS Practical Project
Final ChapterProject & Certification

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1. Upload Your Project

Submit your completed project.

2. Apply

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3. Get Certificate

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What's Included in this Course:

  • 10 Course Chapters
  • 50 Lessons
  • Interactive Lesson Exercises & Notes
  • Official Verified Digital Certificate
  • Lifetime Access to All Course Materials