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CIW: Database Design Specialist v1.1

Enroll for Database Design training course to pass the CIW (1D0-541) certification exam for a career in database design & management.

(1D0-541-v1.1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-108-6
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This CIW Database Design Specialist study guide aligns with the CIW 1D0-541 exam objective to help you prepare for this industry-recognised certification and make a career in the field of database design and management. It is a comprehensive course that covers the core concepts of relational databases, including entities, attributes, relationships, and keys. Learn how to create ER diagrams and design optimized database tables for effective management. Gain expertise in SQL for data manipulation, definition, and control. Your learning journey will be fully supported through our interactive lessons, hands-on Labs and practice tests integrated within the curriculum. By the end of this CIW Database Specialist course you’ll gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals, design principles, and SQL.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Identify entities, attributes, and relationships between databases
  • Utilize database keys and normalization
  • Create ER diagrams
  • Design, implement, and optimize database tables
  • Apply database design principles
  • Write SQL queries for data manipulation (DML) & control
  • Create structures using Data Definition Language (DDL)
  • Implement security measures for database integrity
  • Troubleshoot database issues for optimized performance
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1

Introduction to Databases

  • Introduction to Databases
  • Data Formats
  • What Is a Database?
  • File-Based Databases
  • The Evolution of Databases
  • Relational Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMSs)
  • Origins of Relational Databases
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
2

Relational Database Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Relational Databases
  • Multitier Database Architecture
  • Relational Model Terminology
  • Using Tables to Represent Data
  • Characteristics of Relations
  • Data Models
  • Entities and Data Relationships
  • Relational Integrity
  • Database Languages
  • Data Dictionaries
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
3

Database Planning

  • Introduction to Database Planning
  • Database Design Life Cycle
  • Database Requirements Document
  • ProAudio Case Study
  • Selecting a DBMS
  • Selecting an Application Interface
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
4

Overview of Database Design Methodology

  • Introduction to Database Design Methodology
  • Effects of Poor Database Design Practices
  • Database Design Phases
  • Conceptual Database Design
  • Entity-Relationship (ER) Models
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
5

Normalization

  • Introduction to Normalization
  • What Is Normalization?
  • Normal Forms
  • First Normal Form
  • Second Normal Form
  • Third Normal Form
  • Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF)
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
6

Logical Database Design

  • Introduction to Logical Database Design
  • Logical Database Design
  • Creating a Logical Data Model
  • Using a Database Definition Language
  • Validating the Logical Data Model
  • Defining Integrity Constraints
  • Creating an Enterprise Data Model
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
7

Physical Database Design

  • Introduction to Physical Database Design
  • Physical Database Design
  • MySQL Workbench
  • Creating Enterprise Constraints
  • Using Secondary Indexes
  • Denormalization
  • Creating User Views
  • Designing Database Access Rules
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
8

Structured Query Language

  • Introduction to Structured Query Language
  • SQL Basics
  • Data Definition Language
  • Data Manipulation Language
  • Retrieving Data from Relations
  • Data Control Language
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
9

Relational Algebra

  • Introduction to Relational Algebra
  • Defining Relational Algebra
  • Selection
  • Projection
  • Cartesian Product
  • Union
  • Difference
  • Intersection
  • Joins
  • The Division Operation
  • Lesson Summary
  • Optional Lab
10

Transactions and Database Security

  • Introduction to Database Transactions and Security
  • Transactions
  • Concurrency Control
  • Transaction Support in SQL
  • Database Security
  • Lesson Summary

1

Introduction to Databases

  • Using a Flat-File Database
2

Relational Database Fundamentals

  • Using MySQL Workbench
3

Physical Database Design

  • Creating Base Relations for the ProAudio Database
  • Creating Relations and Adding CHECK Constraints
  • Creating Views
  • Creating Users and Granting Privileges
4

Structured Query Language

  • Using the INSERT Statement
  • Dropping a Schema
  • Creating a Schema
  • Using DDL
  • Deleting and Updating Records
  • Using the IN, BETWEEN, and LIKE Operators
  • Retrieving Records from a Database
5

Relational Algebra

  • Joining Relations
  • Using Relational Algebra

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The CIW Database Specialist 1D0-541 is an industry-recognised certification that validates your understanding of database design principles, theory, and its application to modern database platforms.

The CIW Database Specialist 1D0-541 is ideal for those wanting to build a solid foundation in database design and management. It is suitable for the IT professionals in similar fields wanting to upgrade their skill and progress to high-paid database management roles.

The CIW Database Specialist v1.1 opens doors to many exciting job roles like IT managers / directors, web developers, app developers, software programmers, database developers, database administrators, and enterprise developers.

Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from uCertify.

There are 50 Questions asked in this Database Design exam.

The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.

You need to score at least 75% and above to pass this exam.

The CIW Database Specialist (1D0-541) exam is delivered through the PSI Exam Center or Pearson VUE testing centers.

The exam registration fee is $150.

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