Database Systems Certificate

Curriculum CIS.DBS.CERT (C407V)

The Database Systems Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position, including database administrator, data manager, and data analyst.

Upon successful completion of the Database Systems Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

  • install, configure, and manage enterprise database systems in Windows or Linux environments;
  • prepare datasets of unstructured and structured data using standard data types and formats;
  • design and implement databases in several types of database management systems; and
  • query and analyze databases with Structured Query Language (SQL).

Expected Background/Prerequisite Coursework:

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

3 credits

AND
CIS 121 # Introduction to Programming

3 credits

OR
equivalent work experience

Required Courses

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 120 # Introduction to Big Data

3 credits

CIS 174 Windows Client-Server Systems Administration

3 credits

CIS 177 Introduction to Linux

3 credits

CIS 278 # Database Management Systems

3 credits

Choose 2 courses (6 credit hours) from the following:

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 157 Microsoft Access I

3 credits

CIS 167 # Microsoft Access II

3 credits

CIS 215 # Data Science Application Development

3 credits

CIS 262 # Oracle DBMS Development

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:18

Total Credit Hours: 18

See CIS course descriptions.

Coordinator: David Anderson, Ext. 3968

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/DatabaseSystemsCertificate/11.1099-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.