SQL & Relational Database Design - Course Curriculum

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Course Snapshot

Structured, hands-on learning path for SQL & Relational Database Design with detailed weekly outcomes and practical delivery.

12 Weeks

Intermediate

Project-Based

Welcome to SQL & Relational Database Design! 🎓

This curriculum for SQL & Relational Database Design follows a Bloom-aligned progression from practical foundations to measurable professional outcomes, with weekly evidence, labs, and portfolio outputs matched to intermediate expectations.

Each week advances from comprehension and application toward evaluation and creation, ensuring progressive learning and capstone readiness.

Your success is our priority. By the end, you will produce portfolio-ready artifacts and confidently explain your technical decisions. You will graduate with a professionally curated portfolio that demonstrates scope, depth, and delivery quality. You will graduate with a professionally curated portfolio that demonstrates scope, depth, and delivery quality. You will graduate with a professionally curated portfolio that demonstrates scope, depth, and delivery quality. You will graduate with a professionally curated portfolio that demonstrates scope, depth, and delivery quality.

Prerequisites & What You Should Know

SQL proficiency: complex joins, window functions, query optimization, and performance analysis
Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar)
Understanding of relational and dimensional modeling, fact/dimension tables, and star schema design
Familiarity with data quality frameworks: validation rules, anomaly detection, and completeness checks

Recommended Complementary Courses

Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning

Learn predictive modeling, statistical methods, and experimentation frameworks

Data Architecture & Engineering

Master ETL/ELT patterns, data warehouse design, and pipeline orchestration

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Deepen dashboard design, storytelling with data, and executive communication

Essential Learning Resources

SQL optimization guides, query pattern library, and performance tuning references
Data modeling templates, dimensional design patterns, and quality framework schemas
Analytics cookbook with common calculations, transformations, and business metric definitions

Your Learning Roadmap

Early Weeks: SQL fundamentals, data modeling, and quality basics
Middle Weeks: Complex transformations, performance optimization, and BI tools
Late Weeks: Data governance, advanced analytics, and strategic reporting

Detailed Weekly Curriculum

Week 12 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1)

Understand the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Apply SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Analyze trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Document a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 22 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1)

Understand the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Apply SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Analyze trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Document a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Design and apply role/permission structure for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1) with least-privilege enforcement.
Implement approval and audit workflow for privileged operations in SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1).
Validate access paths for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1) using positive/negative test cases and break-glass controls.

Week 32 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1)

Understand the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Apply SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Analyze trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Document a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 42 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1)

Understand the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Apply SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Analyze trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Document a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 52 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1)

Apply the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Analyze SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Evaluate trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Justify a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 62 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1)

Apply the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Analyze SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Evaluate trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Justify a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 72 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1)

Apply the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Analyze SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Evaluate trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Justify a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 82 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1)

Apply the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Analyze SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Evaluate trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Justify a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Portfolio Packaging and Storytelling (Sprint 1) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 92 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2)

Analyze the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Evaluate SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Create trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Defend a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 102 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2)

Analyze the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Evaluate SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Create trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Defend a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Design and apply role/permission structure for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2) with least-privilege enforcement.
Implement approval and audit workflow for privileged operations in SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2).
Validate access paths for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2) using positive/negative test cases and break-glass controls.

Week 112 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2)

Analyze the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Evaluate SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Create trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Defend a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Week 122 hours + labs

SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2)

Analyze the principles of SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2) and link them to course outcomes through progressive practical delivery milestones.
Evaluate SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2) in a guided scenario using realistic tools, constraints, and quality gates.
Create trade-offs, risks, and decision points for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2), then record rationale for stakeholder review.
Defend a portfolio-ready analytics quality workbook for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2) with measurable success criteria and next actions.

Lab Exercise

Implement a working data workflow for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2) with schema/model decisions documented.
Run quality checks and performance tuning for SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2) queries or transformations.
Publish SQL & Relational Database Design: Layouts and Composition (Sprint 2) outputs to a dashboard/report with reproducible refresh steps.

Capstone Projects

Project 1: SQL & Relational Database Design Foundation Build

Deliver a concrete foundation implementation covering the first phase of the curriculum.

Implement and validate SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 1).
Integrate SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 1) with reusable workflow standards.
Publish evidence for SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 1) with test and quality artifacts.

Project 2: SQL & Relational Database Design Integrated Systems Build

Combine mid-program competencies into a production-style integrated workflow.

Build an end-to-end flow around SQL & Relational Database Design: Interaction Patterns and Components (Sprint 1) and SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Systems and Documentation (Sprint 1).
Add controls, observability, and rollback paths for reliability.
Document architecture decisions and trade-offs tied to SQL & Relational Database Design: Usability Testing and Iteration (Sprint 1).

Project 3: SQL & Relational Database Design Capstone Delivery

Ship a portfolio-ready capstone with measurable outcomes and stakeholder-ready presentation.

Deliver a complete implementation centered on SQL & Relational Database Design: Design Principles and Visual Hierarchy (Sprint 2).
Validate readiness for SQL & Relational Database Design: Color Systems and Accessibility (Sprint 2) using objective acceptance checks.
Present final defense and roadmap based on SQL & Relational Database Design: Typography and Readability (Sprint 2) outcomes.