Database Systems
Online
Delivery mode
6 x 4-hr sessions
duration
Advanced
Skill Level
R14,5000
cost
Share This Course:
Overview
The JCSE is offering a six session course on Database Systems. This course is an accredited Wits University Short Course targeted at a post-graduate or professional developer level.
Large information models are an important component in many modern engineering and commercial applications. This course covers the principles underlying information modelling and database design and implementation.
After discussing the fundamentals of relational database, normalisation, database design and SQL, the course moves on to various business intelligence concepts, like data warehousing, dimensional modelling and OLAP. Finally, time is spent on various aspects of Big Data, including associated means of data storage and management, like Hadoop and NoSQL databases. The exact content of the course may vary slightly each time it is presented as database systems evolve continuously.
Completing this course will help you:
- Understand the relationship between data, information and knowledge
- Understand the theories and principles upon which relational databases are based
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
- Gain exposure to Dimensional Modelling as an alternative method of database design.
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Big Data and some of the technologies that support itList Item
Who is the course for?
This is an advanced-level course. It is aimed at those who are professional developers with 5 or more years of relevant experience. Although there are no formal educational pre-requisite courses required for this course, familiarity with programming
and database management systems will be an advantage.

Hey!
I'm Lyrice Cohen - your lecturer for this course
I’m a Lecturer in the Wits Department of Information Systems. I have many years of experience working with data and teaching others to do so.
Learning Path
What people are saying

Do you want to apply?
More Courses
You might also be interested in these courses
Course 1
Software Engineering Principles and Methods
Learn about key development concepts from plan-driven to agile
Both online and face-to-face versions of this course. Six 2-hour sessions + tutorials + exam.
Course 2
The Digital Transformation Lifecycle
How should business leaders and owners tackle digital transformation?
Both online and face-to-face versions of this course. Six 2 hour sessions + tutorials + group project + exam.