Online Undergraduate Database Certificate Program

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

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

Liberty University’s 100% online undergraduate Certificate in Database provides core training in the fascinating language of coding, database development, and application programming. Through 100% online 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.

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 take the next step in your career.

Your officially conferred certificate name will be Certificate in Database.

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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.

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 can be 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, credits from this certificate can potentially transfer to our online BS in Information Technology – Application and Database Development program or BS in Information Systems – Database degree.

What Will You Study 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.

Study 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.

Potential Career Opportunities

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 BS 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.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
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)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Undergraduate Certificate in Database

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 in your professional goals.

Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the field of database administration and architecture is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034.* 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 Dec. 16, 2025). 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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