Database Development
Undergraduate Certificate
What is database development?
Database development is all about building systems that help store and organize information. Whether it’s customer data for a business, records for a hospital or content for a website, developers create databases to keep everything running smoothly. If you're curious about how apps and websites manage tons of information behind the scenes, this program will teach you how it all works—and how to build it yourself.
Program Snapshot
Why our database development certificate?
Get the skills to build and manage systems that store vital information for organizations of all kinds. In our database development certificate program, you'll learn how to design and create databases using SQL and how to connect them to real-world applications using popular programming languages like Java and Python. Whether you're looking to start a career in tech or boost your current skill set, this program provides the foundation you need.
Our database development undergraduate certificate is open to everyone—whether you're a current student or a working professional. If you’ve gained skills through work, training, or life experience, you’re welcome to apply. You’ll join a practical, hands-on learning environment focused on the tools employers are looking for.
Database development certificate highlights
As a database development student at CMU, you'll gain:
- Hands-on experience: Build databases and connect them to real applications using SQL, Java or Python.
- In-demand skills: Learn how to manage both relational and non-relational databases used across industries.
- Career-ready tools: Set up and administer your own database and virtual machine servers.
- Flexible learning: Designed for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students, including working professionals.
Explore where innovation begins
Take a behind-the-scenes look at where database development meets cutting-edge science. The College of Science and Engineering’s Biosciences Building is home to advanced labs, collaborative spaces and the kind of technology that powers real-world solutions. Watch our video tour to see where you'll learn, create and build your future as a tech professional.
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