Database Design, Tools, and Techniques Using MySQL

Introduction to Databases
• Definition and purpose of databases
• Types of databases
• Overview of database management systems (DBMS)
• Relational databases vs. non-relational databases

Fundamentals of Database Design
• Importance of database design
• Database development life cycle
• Requirements analysis and gathering
• Conceptual design using Entity-Relationship (ER) models

MySQL Basics
• Introduction to MySQL
• MySQL installation and configuration
• Overview of MySQL Workbench
• Basic MySQL commands

SQL for Data Definition
• Data types in MySQL
• Creating and managing databases
• Creating, altering, and dropping tables
• Understanding primary keys and foreign keys

SQL for Data Manipulation
• Inserting data into tables
• Updating and deleting data
• Retrieving data using SELECT queries
• Filtering and sorting data

Database Normalization
• Understanding normalization and its importance
• Normal forms: 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF
• Practical examples of normalization
• Denormalization and its uses

Advanced SQL Queries
• Using joins: inner, outer, left, right
• Subqueries and nested queries
• Using aggregate functions
• Grouping data with GROUP BY and HAVING

Indexing and Performance Tuning
• Importance of indexing
• Creating and managing indexes
• Query optimization techniques
• Analyzing query performance with EXPLAIN

Database Security and Backup
• Importance of database security
• User management and privileges
• Implementing data encryption
• Backup and recovery techniques

Stored Procedures and Triggers
• Introduction to stored procedures
• Creating and using stored procedures
• Understanding triggers
• Creating and managing triggers

Working with Views
• Definition and purpose of views
• Creating and managing views
• Using views for security and simplicity
• Updating data through views

Practical Projects and Case Studies
• Designing a database for a real-world application
• Implementing the database in MySQL
• Writing and optimizing complex queries
• Presenting the database project

Tools and Best Practices
• Overview of MySQL administration tools
• Database design tools and their usage
• Best practices in database design and implementation
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — Friday, February 6, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — Friday, May 29, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Friday, September 25, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.