Introduction to Databases

In this course, you will be introduced to databases and explore the modern ways in which they are used. Learn to distinguish between different types of database management systems then practice basic creation and data selection with the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) commands.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts and principles that underpin how databases work
• Identify and explain the different types of core technology and management systems used in
  databases
• Identify and interpret basic SQL statements and commands
• Manipulate records in a database with the use of SQL statements and commands
• Outline alternatives to SQL
• and plan and design a simple relational database system

You’ll also gain experience with the following:

• Fundamental concepts in database
• Basic MySQL syntax and commands
• Database management systems
• MySQL software
• Relational databases