Computer Information Systems: Database Administrator, CERT

Certificate: (CERT-DBA)

About the Program

The Computer Information Systems: Database Administrator Certificate program is designed to give students a thorough technical foundation to design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions using database tools. Database Administrators use software to store and organize business data of all kinds and works in nearly all industries. The student completing this program can sit for Oracle Certification exams. This program focuses on administrative tasks and building database applications using programming skills such as data collection, query techniques and database creation. Database administrators typically perform tasks such as identify user needs to create and administer databases, coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases, ensure that the database operates efficiently and without error, make and test modifications to the database structure, maintain the database and update user permissions, merge old databases into new ones, and backup and restore data to prevent data loss.

This Program Offers:

• Certificate: 30 credit hours

College Certificate Goals

• To prepare students to gain employment in the computer information systems field as a database administrator or technician
• To prepare students to sit for individual certification by recognized industry experts for Oracle Database Administrator

College Certificate Outcomes

• Be knowledgeable of database management system architecture and environment, with emphasis on database processing, physical representation, modeling, and database implementation
• Identify network components
• Understand Oracle Database Administrator functions as well as using RMAN, SQL, and Flashback technology
• Analyze database management problems using elements and components of database software
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer information systems, fundamental computer concepts, database structures, and programming techniques
• Develop database structures to store, retrieve and update data
• Develop programs using structured design and logic tools
• Design software that integrates web sites and databases including client and server-side scripting
• Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer