Your Course Information CIW Database Design Specialist Swaledale 4 Coaley Lane Houghton-le-Spring Tyne & Wear DH4 4SQ
The CIW Database Design Specialist Course teaches students how to plan and design relational databases. You will learn about the theory behind relational databases, relational database nomenclature, and relational algebra. The course includes sections on Structured Query Language (SQL) and optimising databases through normalisation. You will apply your knowledge with handson labs designed to teach the intricacies of database design methodology. The CIW Database Design Specialist course prepares candidates to take the CIW ID0-541 exam. This qualification is also one third of the CIW Web Development Professional certification. Price: 300.00 Instalment Options: You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments. 1 initial payment of 150.00, followed by 3 monthly payments of 50.00 Course Format: Course Books with Online Exercises & Practice Exams Assessment: Approximate Study Time: 100 Hours of Self Study This qualification is listed on the QCF as a nationally recognised qualification set at Level 3 with 10 Credits. Distance Learning Centre is Proud to be an Official Partner of CIW and the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Certification Self Study Courses. About CIW More than a certification or a curriculum publisher, CIW has become the educational standard adopted by academic institutions, governments and businesses worldwide for Web technology skills. CIW includes applications and competencies, but our core curriculum focuses on the foundational standards of the Web, including Web design, Web development and Web security. CIW certifications verify that certified individuals have the skills necessary to master a technology-driven world. In today s competitive workplace, certified CIW professionals have proven abilities that set them apart from other Web professionals. Page 1
The CIW Database Design Specialist is one third of the CIW Web Development Professional Syllabus. Passing each of the individual exams earns you the related certification, and passing all three exams would earn you the CIW Web Development Professional Certification. Web Development Professional Certification Perl Specialist Certification Exam 1D0-437 JavaScript Specialist Certification Exam 1D0-635 Database Design Specialist Certification Exam 1D0-541 The CIW Database Design Specialist Course includes the following items: CIW Database Design Specialist Course Books The CIW Database Design Specialist course provides introductory vendor-neutral training for individuals planning to pursue product-focused database specialisation. This course introduces you to DB2, Oracle Database 11g, MS SQL and mysql. You will also learn about Structured Query Language (SQL) and database optimisation through normalisation. Skills Taught: Relational database fundamentals. Database planning. Database design methodology, including logical and physical database design. Optimisation and normalisation. Structured Query Language (SQL). Relational algebra. Transactions and database security. CIW Database Design Specialist Online Exercises (Online Access for 1 Year) The Online Exercises test knowledge of the topics presented in the course books and help students prepare for the certification exam. The Exercises are presented in a variety of formats including flash cards, matching exercises, true-false questions, crossword puzzles and fill-in-the-blank exercises. Page 2
CIW Database Design Specialist Online Review Questions (Online Access for 1 Year) The CIW Course Review modules are designed to assess knowledge of the concepts, skills and best practices taught in the Official CIW books. Each online module contains multiple-choice reviews and quizzes that cover book content lesson by lesson. Once you have mastered the CIW Course Review modules, you are better prepared to take the CIW Examinations. CIW Database Design Specialist Practice Exams (Online Access for 1 Year) The CIW Practice Exams consist of a variety of tests designed to help reinforce learning and assess the students knowledge of specific skills objectives. CIW Practice Exams consist of the following: Objective Reviews and Quizzes Reinforcement Tests Self-Assessment Tests Practice Exams CIW Database Design Specialist Student Files (Online Access for 1 Year) Supplemental materials are provided for students. Materials include some elements required to complete the coursework and other optional elements that are provided for your interest or further study. Student materials include the following: Lab files used to complete the course labs Handouts Answers to student exercises and quizzes Appendixes with related information Please Note: An additional year s access to all of the above online elements can be bought for 75.00 if required. Page 3
Pre-Requirements: The course does not have any pre-requisites although we do recommend completing the CIW Foundations Associate Course prior to studying these courses. It is recommended that students have a good knowledge of general IT and a basic knowledge of the purpose and function of a database. Also, students should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows before taking this course. The CIW Database Design Specialist does not provide entry-level computer literacy. APPLE MAC USERS: We recommend this course is completed on a PC with the Windows Operating System. The course can be run on an Apple Macs using software such as Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop 7, VMware fusion or CrossOver Mac although we cannot support any issues that may occur with PC-Based software running on a Mac. Course Duration & Support: Students may register at any time. The course is designed as a self-study course but you do have full support from our own support team and from CIW. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer, and we do not impose a cut-off date for study. Qualification: On Completion of this curriculum, you can apply for the internationally recognised CIW Database Design Specialist 1D0-541 Examination which is currently 90.00 + VAT each. This level 3 qualification has been accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) with 10 credits: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/unit/details/r_502_9005 The CIW Database Design Specialist exam consists of 50 multiple choice/multiple answer questions over 90 minutes and the passing score is 75%. You can locate testing centres and schedule appointments on their Websites: Prometric http://www.prometric.com/ Pearson VUE - http://pearsonvue.com/ Page 4