Relational Database Design Fundamentals: Concepts, Examples, and Exercises

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of relational database design, tailored for beginners and intermediate learners. Through five structured video lessons, participants will explore foundational concepts and gain practical experience in designing efficient and normalized relational database schemas.

The course covers:

1. Relational Database Fundamentals: Definitions, key terminology, and an overview of relational database systems.
2. Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) Design: A complete walkthrough of creating a relational database schema.
3. Normalization Techniques: Practical explanation of normalization forms and their importance in database optimization.
4. Real-World Design Exercises: Step-by-step exercises focused on designing databases for a university and a library.

By the end of the course, learners will understand the core principles of relational database design, be able to apply normalization techniques, and confidently create effective database schemas for diverse use cases. Whether you’re an aspiring database administrator, developer, or analyst, this course is the perfect starting point.