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Additional Requirements
INTEC College recommends the following requirements for a standard PC setup. If additional hardware or software is required you will find this information listed with the specific course information.
Standard PC Requirements:
- Personal computer with minimum 1GHz (x86) or 1.4GHz (x64) processor (2GHz or faster recommended).
- 1 GB of RAM or more (4 GB recommended; 8 GB enables you to host all the virtual machines specified for all the practice exercises).
- 15 GB free hard disk space (60 GB recommended; 80 GB enables you to host all the virtual machines specified for all the practice exercises).
- DVD-ROM drive or DVD writer drive.
- Super VGA (1,024 x 768) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor.
- Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device.
Included with your Course
* INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit items without prior notice.
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Programme Type
The INTEC Introduction to Databases Certificate is part of the INTEC Career Starter Series. The INTEC Introduction to Databases Certificate is an INTEC certificate, which is not an accredited NQF qualification.
More about Programme Types
Entrance Requirement
YGrade 10 (std 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience, plus PC Literacy.
Course Outcomes
Students building careers in Programming and System Development will find this course an excellent stepping stone towards the SQL Server 2010 Implementation course. Students will develop the skills needed to design, create and administer databases and to use SQL to insert, retrieve and change data in their databases, using Microsoft Access. For students developing careers in database administration or database management, this introductory level course will prepare them for the more advanced Data Administration course, which includes Microsoft’s industrial strength database system SQL Server 2010, and the Microsoft Examination in SQL Server 2010 Administration.
Course Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 12 months.
Course Content - Introduction to Database Management
- Introduction to QBE and Relational Algebra
- The Relational Model 2: SQL
- The Relational Model 3: Advanced Topics
- Database Design 1: Normalisation
- Database Design 1: Methodology
- DBMS Functions
- Database Administration
- Database Management Approaches
Assessment
All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award.
Award
On successful completion of your assignments, you will receive your INTEC Introduction to Databases Certificate.
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