Database Fundamentals
- Introduction to databases: purpose, types, and architecture
- Relational vs Non-Relational databases
- Database components: tables, records, fields, schemas
- Understanding keys: primary, foreign, and composite keys
- Introduction to ER diagrams and data modeling
Hands-on / Practice:
- Design simple ER diagrams for real-world scenarios
- Create sample tables and populate with data
- Practice defining primary and foreign key relationships
SQL – Structured Query Language
- Basics: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Filtering and sorting data with WHERE, ORDER BY, and LIMIT
- Aggregate functions: COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
- GROUP BY and HAVING clauses
- Joins: INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL OUTER
- Subqueries, nested queries, and set operations
Hands-on / Practice:
- Write queries to retrieve and manipulate data
- Create reports using aggregate functions
- Practice complex joins and subqueries
Advanced SQL Concepts
- Views, indexes, and stored procedures
- Triggers and functions
- Transactions, commit, rollback, and ACID properties
- Normalization and denormalization techniques
- Query optimization and performance tuning
Hands-on / Practice:
- Build views and stored procedures for real-world applications
- Implement transactions with rollback scenarios
- Optimize queries for faster performance
NoSQL Databases
- Introduction to NoSQL: Key-Value, Document, Columnar, and Graph databases
- Differences between SQL and NoSQL
- When to use NoSQL in real-world applications
- Basics of MongoDB: collections, documents, and CRUD operations
Hands-on / Practice:
- Create and manipulate collections in MongoDB
- Query documents using MongoDB queries
- Design simple NoSQL data models for applications
Database Projects & Applications
- Design and implement a small-scale database application
- Data modeling and query optimization for real-world scenarios
- Integrating database with applications (Python, Flask, or other platforms)
Hands-on / Practice:
- Build a mini-project such as Library Management System, Inventory Management, or Student Database
- Execute SQL queries and reports for the project
- Implement both relational and NoSQL database solutions
Key Highlights:
- Improves communication clarity, confidence, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Focus on practical exercises and real-world scenarios
- Prepares for professional success, interviews, and workplace growth
