• Gain practical IT skills and update your knowledge
• Learn to implement database strategies
• Improve your practical SQL server 2008 skills
• Understand XML strategies and database performance

• IT professionals who wish to improve their practical IT and database skills
• IT professionals who need to gain skills using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
• Learners with experience working with databases in a professional setting

• Module 01: Designing a Database Strategy
• Module 02: Designing Database Tables
• Module 03: Designing Programming Objects
• Module 04: Designing a Transaction and Concurrency Strategy
• Module 05: Designing an XML Strategy
• Module 06: Designing Queries for Performance
• Module 07: Designing a Database for Optimal Performance

• IT Support Specialist (average UK salary according to payscale.com: £25,357)

Main duties of a Database Administrator:

• Install and configure computer hardware
• Monitor and maintain computer networks
• Troubleshoot network issues
• Support the implementation of new applications
• Test new technology and give feedback
• Conduct electrical safety checks

Where will I work?

• Software/equipment suppliers, including application service providers (APS)
• IT maintenance companies
• Call centres
• Retailing chains
• Financial institutions
• Education (schools, colleges, universities)
• Local government
• Health trusts

What other careers could I get?

• IT Support Engineer (average UK salary according to payscale.com: £22,805)
• IT Support Analyst (average UK salary according to payscale.com: £23,609)
• Infrastructure Engineer (average UK salary according to payscale.com: £35,307)
• Network Support (average UK salary according to payscale.com: £19,358)
• IT Specialist (average UK salary according to payscale.com: £34,191)

• Access to excellent quality video tutorials
• Learners will be eligible for an NUS Discount Card
• One year’s access to the course
• Support by phone, live chat, and email
• Join a friendly online learning platform