The courses in the SQL Server 2005/2008 for Developers Series are designed for developers, administrators and database managers. Earn an SQL Server Developer Certificate by completing three required courses.

1. Introduction to SQL Server 2005/2008 and Transact SQL (required course) 1 credit
   Learn key concepts in relational database models and develop basic SQL server skills. This class is the foundation for all other SQL Server classes listed below.

 
2. Moving from MS Access to SQL Server
   (optional course) 1 credit
   Gain skills to move data and applications from Microsoft Access over to Microsoft SQL Server.

 
3. SQL Server 2005/2008 for Developers
   (required option 1) 3 credits
   Enhance your knowledge on queries, data types, joins, searching, preventing SQL injection, rolling a database to production and advanced Transact-SQL.

 
4. SQL Server 2005/2008 for Administrators
   (required option 2) 3 credits
   Learn what is needed to be a SQL Server Administrator. From the basics of installation of SQL Server 2005 and 2008 to more advanced topics including replication, reporting, SSIS, backup and recovery.

 
5. SQL Server 2005/2008 Performance Tuning for Administrator and Developers
   (required course) 1 credit
   This session covers performance tuning for SQL Server 2005, and 2008. This includes detecting slow queries, adding indexes, tuning queries. The information covered will be good for both administrators and developers who want to do their part to speed up their SQL Server.

Attend an Information Meeting for more information:
November 17, 6-7pm, 405 32nd Street, Room 360
December 15, 6-7pm, 405 32nd Street, Room 360