Certiport IT Specialist — Databases

Elevate Your Database Skills with the IT Specialist Programme!

Are you eager to dive into the world of databases and enhance your IT career prospects? The IT Specialist programme is tailored to help you validate crucial database skills that are in high demand by employers. Ideal for those starting their journey in information technology, this program paves the way for your success.

In just three days, our accelerated Information Technology Specialist Databases course will empower you with the knowledge to:

• Design and implement databases
• Manage and manipulate data
• Ensure data integrity and security
• Perform advanced queries
• Troubleshoot database issues

With Firebrand’s innovative Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you'll learn at twice the speed of traditional training. Gain insights from certified instructors, access comprehensive courseware, and train in a focused, distraction-free environment.

Upon completion, you'll take the official ITS-104 exam and earn your Certiport IT Specialist Databases certification and digital badge.

1. Database Design and Implementation:
   • Understanding database concepts and architecture.
   • Designing relational databases.
   • Creating and modifying database structures.
2. Data Management:
   • Inserting, updating, and deleting data.
   • Managing data integrity and constraints.
   • Implementing indexing and keys.
3. Data Queries:
   • Writing and optimising SQL queries.
   • Using joins, subqueries, and set operations.
   • Aggregating and grouping data.
4. Database Security:
   • Implementing user authentication and authorisation.
   • Securing data through encryption and access controls.
   • Managing database backups and recovery.
5. Advanced Database Concepts:
   • Working with stored procedures and functions.
   • Implementing triggers and views.
   • Understanding transaction management and concurrency.
6. Troubleshooting and Optimisation:
   • Identifying and resolving database performance issues.
   • Using diagnostic tools and techniques.
   • Optimizing database performance and queries.

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Certiport IT Specialist Database Exam (ITS-201)

• 35-45 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Duration - 50 Minutes

Familiarity with basic IT concepts and terminology is helpful.

Approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience with database topics are recommended.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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