This certificate is designed for programmers who need a solid foundation in database design, query, and processing language. 

Coursework includes database creation, organization, and management presented through instructor-led class projects.

Certificate Requirement:  Three Courses

A Penn State Great Valley certificate is awarded upon completion of the three required courses.   If you do not need the entire sequence, you're welcome to take any course that interests you
      

Required Courses

CSE 7025 -  Database Design and Modeling Introduction  (21 hours of instruction)
Next offering - January 2009

CSE 7026 -  Structured Query Language (SQL) (21 hours of instruction) - Prerequisite: Database Design and Modeling or instructor approval
Next offering - October 2008

CSE 7027 -  ORACLE PL/SQL Programming Introduction (21 hours of instruction) - Prerequisite: Structured Query Language (SQL) or instructor approval
Next offering - January 2009

For Database Design course descriptions click here.

 

“The Database Design Certificate Program courses were excellent!  The project team approach and the accessibility to the instructor for additional information was exceptional!  Mary Ellen Lewis, graduate of Database Design Certificate Program, now works as a quality assurance analyst at USERS Fiserv Credit Union Division in Valley Forge.

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The University reserves the right to cancel courses owing to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Students with Disabilites

Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Student Services at 610-648-3200 in advance of your participation or visit.

 

 

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610-648-3281
gvskills@psu.edu

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