Course Overview

CITO103: Database Technologies Overview is a foundational course offered by NGE Institute, designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of database technologies and their role in modern IT ecosystems. This course equips IT professionals and database administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and manage database systems effectively.

Course Description

In CITO103, participants will explore the fundamental concepts of database management systems (DBMS), relational databases, NoSQL databases, and big data platforms. Through a combination of theoretical lectures, practical exercises, and case studies, students will learn about database design principles, data modeling techniques, query optimization, and data integrity. Additionally, the course will cover emerging trends in database technologies, such as distributed databases, cloud databases, and blockchain-based databases.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the role and importance of database technologies in modern IT environments.
• Design and implement relational and NoSQL databases to meet business requirements.
• Write SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze data stored in relational databases.
• Evaluate and select appropriate big data platforms for storing and processing large volumes of data.
• Apply data modeling techniques to design efficient and scalable database schemas.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and caching strategies.
• Implement security measures and compliance standards to protect sensitive data.