An internship in digital technology can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions in programming and tech, including database management. To apply, students must be enrolled in a UCLA Extension digital technology certificate or specialization program and have completed a minimum of 12 units, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Permission in advance from the certificate advisor is required.
This program is perfect for...
- Anyone interested in pursuing a career in Database Administration
- Those who want to design, build, and support database management systems
- Those who want to learn how to use SQL to manage data
What you can learn.
- Learn object-oriented concepts and modeling, introduction to data warehousing, and distributed and object-oriented database processing
- Explore data modeling, data normalization, indexes, storage management, database integrity, client/server relational database management, introduction to query optimization
- Learn to create and maintain databases using SQL
What our certificates have done for our students.
85%
feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers
1 in 4
received a salary increase after starting a certificate program
50%
switched careers after completing a certificate program
85%
recommend a certificate program to others
Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required
Electives
In addition to the required coursework, students must successfully complete 20 units (typically 5 courses) of elective coursework from courses numbered COM SCI X 400-499. Below is a list of suggested electives to consider.
Suggested Electives
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
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