Data Modelling Course
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"This Data Modelling course was eye-opening. The trainers simplified complex modelling concepts, and I now feel confident in designing effective data models."
Conor, Operations Analyst
"The hands-on experience solidified my skills. I'm eager to apply data modelling principles in real-world projects."
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Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ
Course Overview - Data Modelling
Our one-day Data Modelling course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of data modelling. Data modelling is a crucial step in the database design process as it enables us to represent and organise data in a structured and meaningful way. Throughout this course, participants will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of data modelling and its practical applications across various domains.
The course begins with an overview of data modelling, emphasising its significance in database design and development. Participants will explore the benefits of data modelling, such as improved data organisation, data integrity, and efficient querying. They will learn about the different types of data models and their roles in capturing real-world entities and their relationships. The course then delves into entity-relationship (ER) modelling, which is a popular and widely used approach to data modelling. Participants will learn about the essential components of ER models, including entities, attributes, and relationships. They will acquire the skills to create ER diagrams, which visually represent the structure of a database and provide a blueprint for database implementation.
By the end of the course, participants will have a strong foundation in data modelling principles and techniques. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create effective data models that accurately represent real-world entities and their relationships, facilitating efficient database design and development.
Available Course Dates 2024/25 - Data Modelling
December 2024: Fully Booked
January 2025: 17th, 24th, 31st
February 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th
March 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th
April 2025: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
May 2025: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
June 2025: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Course Content - Data Modelling
- Introduction to Data Modelling
- Significance of data modelling in database design
- Benefits of data modelling
- Types of data models
- Entity-Relationship (ER) Modelling: Concepts and components
- Creating ER diagrams
- Cardinality and relationships in ER modelling
- Relational Data Modelling: Principles and concepts
- Translating ER diagrams into relational schemas
- Tables, keys, and relationships in the relational model
- Introduction to normalisation
- First Normal Form (1NF) and eliminating redundancy
- Second Normal Form (2NF) and functional dependencies
- Third Normal Form (3NF) and data integrity
- Advanced topics in data modelling: Denormalisation, indexing, and performance optimisation
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for database administrators, data analysts, data engineers, software developers, and anyone involved in database design and development. It is suitable for beginners in data modelling, as well as professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of data modelling principles and techniques. The course provides a solid foundation for individuals looking to design efficient and well-structured databases to meet their organisation's data management needs.