From Zero to Database Designer – Learn the Basics Fast

Learn Database Design Step by Step – A Beginner’s Guide to Tables, Keys, Normalization, and Data Modeling

What you'll learn
- Understand the Basics of Database Design (What is a database? Why database design matters in real-world applications)
- Identify and Fix Poor Database Structures (Common mistakes in bad design (redundancy, anomalies))
- Apply Normalization Techniques
- How to split and structure data for consistency and efficiency
- Learn Key terms like tables, columns, rows, primary keys, and foreign keys

Requirements
- No prior database experience required — this course starts from absolute beginner level
- A basic understanding of computers (e.g., using applications or saving files)
- Curiosity to learn how real-world apps store and manage data
- A PC, laptop, or mobile device with internet access to watch the video lectures.
- To practice the SQL queries and database design exercises, you can use SQL Server (free editions like SQL Server Express are perfect).
- A willingness to learn step by step and explore database concepts through simple examples.

Description
Are you new to databases and want to build a strong foundation in database design? This course is your complete beginner-friendly guide to understanding how databases are structured, designed, and optimized.

In this course, you’ll go fromzero knowledgeto designing well-structured, efficient databases with confidence. Whether you're a student, aspiring developer, analyst, or just curious about how data is organized, this course gives you everything you need to get started the right way.

What You’ll Learn:

What databases are and how they work

How to structure tables usingdata types,primary keys, andforeign keys

Whatnormalizationis, and how it helps reduce redundancy

TheDatabase Development Lifecycleand how to analyze real-world requirements

Basics ofdata modeling: entities, relationships, cardinality, and modality

The difference between1NF, 2NF, and 3NFwith practical examples

Commondatabase design mistakesand how to avoid them

When and why to usedenormalization

Course Structure:

This course is structured into 8 easy-to-follow sections:

Introduction– Get a quick overview of what’s coming

Database Fundamentals– Learn the foundation of databases, DBMS, and SQL

Key Concepts for Designing Tables– Understand data types, constraints, and keys

Database Design Process– Learn the lifecycle from planning to implementation

Data Modeling Basics– Dive into entities, attributes, and relationships

Keys & Relationships– Explore design structure and its advantages

Normalization Techniques– Learn how to remove data anomalies step-by-step

Common Design Mistakes– Avoid beginner pitfalls with real-world advice

Who this course is for:
- Aspiring Developers & Software Engineers – who want to learn database design fundamentals
- Computer Science Students – looking to strengthen their understanding of normalization, ERDs, and schema creation
- Data Analysts / BI Beginners – who work with data and want to understand how it’s structured behind the scenes
- Anyone Curious About Databases – whether you’re launching an app, managing school records, or exploring data careers
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