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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Virtual Classroom	Video Based

Course Overview

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods programme is about data processing and data storage techniques with examples from PostgreSQL. It is targeted for operating system developers, database core developers, database core developers and system architects and students interested in understanding databases in more detail.

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods course by EdX is offered by Ural Federal University and is taught by Andrey Borodin, an associate professor of the university. Candidates will learn the basic concepts of data access and data access technologies using PostgreSQL. Also, the special algorithms essential to tackle specific problems.

Besides, the Hacking PostgreSQL programme is a 100% online course and will take around 14 weeks to complete. It is an advanced level programme intended for students of Computer science and is taught via video lectures in English.

After completing the course if the candidates pay a fee for certification, they will be eligible for an instructor-signed certificate acknowledging their achievement.

The Highlights

Advanced course
Subtitles available in English
14-weeks programme
Offered by UrFUx
Self-paced course
Certificate of completion
Course material available for free
3-4 hours weekly class
Online course
Video lectures available

Programme Offerings

Self-paced Course
online programme
Advanced-level
Online Course
Video lectures available
Course materials available for free
Certificate of completion

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 3670	yes	Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg

You will be able to access the course material for the Hacking PostgreSQL programme completely free of cost. However, you will have to pay a fee to qualify for certification.

Hacking PostgreSQL fee structure

Course Option	Certification Fee
Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods (Audit)	NA
Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods (Certification)	Rs 3,670

Eligibility Criteria

To join the Hacking PostgreSQL online course, candidates must possess basic SQL knowledge and general database concepts. They must also know C programming language, basic algorithms and data structures and the git source control system.

Moreover, to qualify for certification, the candidates must complete the programme and the in-course assessments and pay a fee.

What you will learn

Database knowledge

After completing this Hacking PostgreSQL course from EdX, the candidates will be proficient in the following:

The trends in data access development
General concepts of data access
The various PostgreSQL data access technologies
The development lifecycle of PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL source code organisation

Who it is for

Computer Systems AdministratorWeb developerIT EngineerSolution Architect

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods online course is intended for the following candidates:

Database core developers
System architects
Operating system developers
Students who want to understand databases in more detail

Admission Details

Step 1) To enrol in the Hacking PostgreSQL online course, go to the official web page of the course.

Step 2) Register with EdX and create your account.

Step 3) Click on the course of your choice and enrol for the same.

Step 4) If you want to be eligible for certification, pay the certification fee.

The Syllabus

Introduction to PostgreSQL – The core concepts and source code structure
B-tree – Idea, query analysis and implementation
Developer tools – Coding and querying

GiST or Generalised index search tree
Paged memory organisation
Write-ahead log
Point-in-time recovery

PostgreSQL development lifecycle – Mailing lists and Commitfests
Full-text search – GIN or Generalised inverted index
PostgreSQL extensions – Cube and Smlar

Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Will I be eligible for certification after I complete the course?

You will not be eligible to get the Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods certificate unless you pay the fee for certification.

2: Does this course have any prerequisites?

You should have a basic understanding of the general database concepts and basic SQL knowledge. You should also have a basic working knowledge of the C programming language, the Git source control system, basic algorithms, and data structures.

3: Will the video transcripts be in English?

Yes. The video transcripts for the Hacking PostgreSQL programme will be available in English.

4: How long will it take to complete the course?

Ideally, this course can be completed in 14 weeks, but since it is self-paced, you can complete it at your convenience.

5: Which university offers this course?

The Ural Federal University offers the Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods course.