Program Details
Next Start Date: August 19
Credit Hours: 12
Course Length: 16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 3 semesters
University of West Florida’s fully online undergraduate Database Systems Certificate is customized to provide you with the technical knowledge you need to secure jobs in this competitive field.
Why Study Database Systems at UWF?
Your Database Systems Certificate could impart the qualifications and add to your skill set to pursue new career opportunities. The certificate can also provide opportunities for working professionals to advance their careers and be more effective in their current positions. Even online, you will receive one-on-one attention from expert professors. With this certificate, you can:
- Get hands-on practice designing and optimizing databases
- Gain both theoretical and practical knowledge to jump-start your career
- Enjoy the personal attention of professionals who have extensive experience in the field
What You Will Learn
This program includes coursework in database design, management and administration. You will also learn the basics of computer programming in widely-used programming languages, along with principles of data mining and information security and in-depth practice in the use of Structure Query Language (SQL). By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- Enhance foundational knowledge in database system design and development
- Build complex data models to manage and process large data sets
- Discover patterns in data to support decision making
This certificate is only available to non-degree seeking students or degree-seeking UWF computer science students.