Program Overview

Program Overview

The Computer Science for Databases using SQL program is a professional certificate series offered by Harvard Online. This series of CS50 courses, taught by renowned faculty, aims to equip learners with the skills to work with databases using SQL.

Program Details

• Duration: 5 months
• Courses: 2
• Certificate: Earn a professional certificate upon completion

What You'll Learn

Using HarvardX’s most popular courses, CS50: Introduction to Computer Science as the foundation, learners explore how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently using real-world data sets. The program focuses on developing core competencies needed for database development and structures, with a primary emphasis on the database language SQL.

Learning Outcomes

• A comprehensive understanding of computer science principles, including algorithmic thinking, software development, and problem-solving
• How to utilize real-world datasets to apply programming knowledge using languages like C, Python, and SQL
• Career-relevant skills with hands-on practice developing efficient information management strategies

Courses

CS50’s Introduction to Databases with SQL

• Duration: 3-6 hours a week
• Description: Learn how to create data relationships, normalize data to decrease the potential for errors or redundancy, and automate and optimize searches.

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

• Duration: 10-20 hours a week
• Description: Build a foundation in computer science, including algorithmic thinking, software development, and problem-solving.

Industry Insights

This professional certificate program could benefit individuals holding or aspiring to job titles such as Database Administrator, Business Systems Analyst, Systems Engineers, Data Architects, SQL Architects, Database Developers, and Database Engineers. The overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8% from 2022 to 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Topics

• Technology & Innovation
• Leadership & Communication
• Health Care
• Arts & Humanities
• Business & Management
• Education
• Government
• Law
• Science & Mathematics

Program Type

• Individual Courses
• Learning Paths
• Organizations Training

Instructors

Meet your instructors, including Brian Yu, Carter Zenke, David J. Malan, and Doug Lloyd, who are experts in their fields and will guide you through the program.