IT Specialist in Databases

Course details

Course duration:

16 weeks

Assessment & awards:

IT Specialist in Databases (ITS-201)

Method of Study

Online, part-time

Register for Course

New users will need to create a free account and fill in a short form on FETCH, Ireland's Further Education and Training Hub.

This course accepts continuous enrolments, so once registered, you can begin learning immediately.

Back to courses

Course Description

This course is aimed at learners who wish to learn the fundamental concepts and technologies relating to database development and administration. You will learn about relational databases, SQL, and how create, maintain, and work with databases.

Most organisations use databases in some way, whether to store sales information or to keep track of customer information. Knowledge of database creation and management is therefore a much sought after skill in a variety of industries.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

Design databases
Perform database management and data retrieval
Understand the purpose of tables, queries, and different data types
Perform troubleshooting tasks in your database
Understand normalisation and stored procedures in database management
Implement best practices in terms of database security and data backup

How it Works

Who can take this course?

This course is available to all adults over the age of 18 resident in the Republic of Ireland.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up for this course by visiting FETCH, Irelands Further Education and Training Hub. You will have to register for an account before you can begin the course.

Who is the provider for this course?

The provider for this course is Cenit College, and your learning will be delivered through the eCollege online learning environment. When you complete your application you will receive an email with your access details, and when you log into the platform you will see details of how to contact your course tutor. You can contact your course tutor at any time, or reach out to Cenit College directly at enquiries@cenitcollege.ie

Does the course have prerequisites?

This course has no specific entry requirements, however it is suggested that you have some knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and Microsoft’s SQL Server database management systems prior to registering for this course.

Does this course have tutor support?

Yes, this course is supported by an online tutor who you will have access to during the course.

What is the exam like on this course?

The IT Specialist in Databases (ITS-201) is conducted online and lasts for a total of 50 minutes.

Do I need specific hardware or software?

You will require access to a PC or laptop running a supported version of Microsoft Windows (the most recent version is Windows 11).

No specific software is required for this course. You will be provided with an Office 365 license for access to the Microsoft suite of office software if you do not have your own access to these.