Computer Information Systems: Database Administrator
Are you looking for an in-demand career in information technology? Our Database Administrator Certificate program may be right for you. Through the program, you can gain the skills needed to design and implement the software businesses use to store data.
A Certificate in Database Administration is ideal if you’re looking for an in-demand career in information technology. After completing this program, you can also sit for Oracle Certification exams.
What Do Database Administrators Do?
There are loads of threats looming in cyberspace. Ever wonder who keeps an organization’s financial records and customer shipping information safe? Database Administrators! Database Administrators keep data organized, available, and secure for authorized users, even in cases of power outages and disasters. As a Database Administrator, you’ll work with people across an organization—from data analysts to system managers and beyond–to ensure the integrity of an organization’s systems and the data they store.
Where do they work?
As a DBA, you can work anywhere, but most find employment at computer systems firms like internet service providers and data-processing firms. DBAs are also in high demand at insurance companies, banks, healthcare firms, and retail establishments where large amounts of customer personal data are stored.
What’s the Job Outlook for Database Administrators?
As companies’ data needs increase, so will the demand for database administrators, or DBAs. The U.S. Department of Labor projects employment for DBAs will grow 9% in the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations.
What will I learn in the Database Administrator program?
In this program, you will learn the fundamentals of database concepts, programming languages, and operating systems. You’ll also learn how to navigate Oracle and Microsoft systems. By the end of the program, you will be familiar with the most commonly used databases.
What courses do I need to take to complete the program?
To earn your certificate, you’ll need to take 30 credit hours worth of courses. A recommended course sequence can be found below.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 9 Credits
- BUS 225 - Computer Applications in Business 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 112 - Structured Design 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 120 - Introduction to Database Concepts 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 11 Credits
- CIS 210 - Introduction to Operating Systems 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 246 - Oracle Database Administrator I 4 Credit(s)
- Elective: Computer Programming Language 4 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 10 Credits
- CIS 240 - Networking Essentials 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 247 - Oracle Database Administrator II 4 Credit(s)
- OIS 254 - Microsoft Access Specialist 3 Credit(s)
CIS: Database Administrator Certificate Total: 30 Credits
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Where is the Database Administrator Certificate offered?
The Computer Information Systems program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown and Northwest campuses.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.