Western’s two-quarter SQL Server 2005 Specialist Certificate program is designed for up and coming database professionals and will provide practical concepts and tools. The practical project-driven, content enables you to work on smaller applications as well as a longer database project that spans the program.  Gain skills working with experienced Database Administrators who provide the instruction you will use on the job.

Courses
Winter 2009:  SQL Server 2005 Essentials 101
Spring 2009: Maintaining SQL Server 2005

Upon completion of the program you will be prepared to:

• Design, install and configure SQL Server 2005
• Maintain, plan, restore, and recover SQL Server databases
• Implement data integrity through indexes, constraints, triggers, and XML schemas
• Implement stored procedures, functions, and views
• Utilize tools for transferring and transforming data (SSIS)
• Take the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 certification exam

This program is designed for:

• Businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies or educational institutions planning conversion to a SQL database platform
• Individuals working for organizations that rely on SQL Server or are considering the purchase or migration to SQL Server 2005
• Information Technology professionals considering SQL Server 2005 certification
• Database professionals seeking to expand their expertise to become multi-database experienced