Course Syllabus: MySQL

If you've decided to build a website or need a database, MySQL is an open-source option that's very cost effective and affordable. Without knowing how to install, configure, design and maintain the database, you risk having a poor performing environment that can be detrimental to your application. This MySQL course helps new and intermediate level database programmers understand how to set up MySQL.

We first discuss very basics of MySQL and why the database is popular over other options. We then move on to table design. Table design is the heart of your application, because it determines the way your data is stored. It also determines the effectiveness of data integrity, which protects your data from corruption and inaccuracies. A good table design is paramount for quality software, and we help you understand data design and modeling.

This course covers database maintenance and configuration as well. We explain good architecture and habits that allow you to build scalable solutions instead of configuring your database for a small application that must be then reconfigured for a more scalable project. Scalability should be a primary concern if you want your application and database to grow without issues.

Finally, we discuss how to work with PHP and your MySQL server. PHP and MySQL work seamlessly together, and you'll become a stronger data designer if you understand the application creation process. This course gets you started with very basic SQL design and configuration to building a basic application that displays your information to your customers.

There are no pre requisites. Anyone over the age of 13 is welcome to join this course. It is recommended though that individuals have some basic computer programming knowledge. 

Introduction to MySQL

Designing Databases

Basic SQL

Database Structures

Doing Advanced Queries

Advanced MySQL Concepts

Managing Users and Privileges

Backing Up and Restoring MySQL Databases

MySQL Options File and Configuring and Tuning the MySQL Server

Setting Up MySQL Replication

Introduction to PHP and MySQL

No additional course materials required to complete this course. 

A brief 10 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.