Program Overview
About the Program
Seattle Central College's Database Administration and Development four-quarter certificate program will train you for an in-demand career in technology. You will learn how to organize data, install database management software, create and secure databases and design database-driven applications.
Career Opportunities
Databases form the core of Business Information Systems and are crucial to most companies’ operations. In a small setting, one person might play several of the following roles, while in a larger company, several people might be assigned to each job.
- Database Administrators specialize in installing and maintaining the database, including physically implementing the database on the server, backing up the database, disaster management, database security and database troubleshooting.
- Database Designers create the overall structure of the database, often using specialized design tools. These specialists need to understand relational database principles and the client’s business model.
- Database Programmers develop the middle-tier programs that validate and transform data. They also develop the user interface for the database.
- System Administrators specialize in the connectivity between the data servers and other servers in a system.
11% expected growth in job opportunities for database administrators by 2024.
Gainful Employment
Learn more about this program’s Gainful Employment information (pdf).
Degrees & Certificates
IT: Data Analytics and Database Certificate
Certificate programs provide students with a set of skills to find a job or stay current in a profession. Many certificates are designed to build on top of each other and eventually lead to a longer-term certificate or degree. These are called “stackable” certificates.
- Credits to complete: 62.0
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 4 | Part Time - 6