From Zero to Database Designer – Learn the Basics Fast
From Zero to Database Designer – Learn the Basics Fast
Last updated 7/2025
Duration: 2h 35m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 2.26 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Last updated 7/2025
Duration: 2h 35m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 2.26 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
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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