Database Certificate Program
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Hone Your Programming Skills by Earning a Database Certificate Online at Liberty University

Liberty University’s 100% online undergraduate Database Certificate provides core training in the fascinating language of coding, database development, and application programming. Through 6 classes, you can learn how to take a database or application through each step of the development process — from design to delivery. Our database administration online courses also provide hands-on experience in industry-leading SQL, RDBMS, and ER CASE tools.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Database Administrators and Architects (viewed online Oct. 27, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Organizations heavily rely on database systems to help them operate successfully in competitive markets. With Liberty’s database administrator training program, you can prepare to enter this fast-paced field and provide valuable support to companies across all industries. Maybe you’re looking to grow in your current role as a database professional, or perhaps you’d like to explore new opportunities within the field of information technology (IT). Either way, we can help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to pursue an exciting career.

Why pursue a certificate in database?

This certificate is an excellent alternative to a full-length bachelor’s program, allowing you to develop new skills while saving time and money. Earning a certificate lets you gain a valuable credential that could help you earn a higher salary, boost your job performance, or branch out into new roles.

Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the field of database administration and architecture is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030.* With our Database Certificate online program, you can prepare to take advantage of rewarding opportunities.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Database Administrators and Architects (viewed online Oct. 27, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.


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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Database Certificate Program?

Are you worried that school will get in the way of your other commitments? If so, we have just what you need! Our Database Certificate courses are offered 100% online with no set login times. As long as you meet the deadline for each assignment, you can complete your coursework whenever it’s most convenient for you. And you won’t have to take time away from your busy schedule to attend on-campus classes.

At Liberty, you won’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. We proudly hold accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can be confident that our online database administration courses have met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements.

Potential Career Options with a Database Certificate

Our undergraduate Database Certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited Database Certificate:

  • Computer systems analyst
  • Database administrator
  • Database developer
  • Information systems engineer
  • Information systems manager
  • Web developer

The coding, application development, and programming skills that you gain from our certificate in database can be an asset in many other aspects of the information systems field as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the B.S. in Information Systems – Database. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a Database Certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

Throughout this online database program, you will study under professors who have years of real-world experience. Drawing on what they have learned in their own careers, they can help you develop skills that are essential to a career in database development. Our faculty are committed to helping you learn, grow, and thrive as you pursue your career goals.

If you later decide to further your education, many of the credits from this certificate can transfer to our online B.S. in Information Technology – Application and Database Development program as well as to our B.S. in Information Systems – Database degree.


What Will You Learn in Our Online Database Development Courses?

Companies of all sizes rely on databases for data management, storage, and retrieval. Through our database college courses, you can gain a solid foundation in programming, information systems, and database architecture. You’ll also explore best methods for building business-oriented applications as well as conceptual and practical aspects of database design.

Learn how to use programming languages to manipulate data in the foremost database management systems. Our database courses explore foundational and advanced topics so you can create and administer effective database systems. With this knowledge, you can help your business maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

At Liberty, we seek to Train Champions for Christ. In this program, you can gain more than technical skills and know-how — you can learn how to live out ethical principles in your career and approach technology from a biblical perspective.

Are you ready to start helping businesses develop and maintain efficient databases? If so, partner with us. We can help you pursue a rewarding career in the booming IT industry.

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Highlights of Our Online Undergraduate Certificate in Database

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your database administration certificate online from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we’ve frozen the majority of our tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • By completing this database administrator certificate program, you can prepare to pursue a related bachelor’s degree.
  • The courses in this program are only 8 weeks long with 8 different start dates offered each year and no set login times!
  • If you’re a full-time parent or working professional, we offer the flexibility you need to achieve your academic goals without putting your life on hold.
  • Through this program, you can learn about database development and administration 100% online and gain vital skills that can help you prepare for future employment.

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Military Benefits for Liberty’s Online Database Management Certificate Program

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Admission Requirements for Our Database Certificate Program Online

Applicants must have a 1.5 or above GPA for all accredited colleges previously attended and complete the High School Self-Certification form. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Official college transcripts**
  • High School Self-Certification form and official high school transcripts within first 12 credit hours
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses — documentation verifying military status is required.

**Please note: You cannot be accepted into this program until Liberty has your official transcripts.