Computer programming has become a recognized competitive advantage in society and in the business world, as it allows for a high degree of automation of different types of tasks, effectively reducing their costs and execution times. There is currently a high demand for professionals with database knowledge, which far exceeds supply. In addition, knowledge of databases, and in particular SQL, is increasingly relevant in the performance of various professional activities, including science. The “Databases” course aims to help reduce these gaps.
SQL was chosen as the database manipulation language because it is considered the standard language for Database Management Systems and is currently widely used in various fields. These include information systems, decision support systems, data science, and machine learning. As a declarative programming language, it is relatively accessible to everyone and is recognized as an excellent entry point into the world of databases. As such, it is also in high demand among professionals who want to change their career path.
The course will promote the reskilling and upskilling of professionals seeking training in skills adjacent to their own, providing parallel learning experiences, or those seeking advanced skills that complement their training and/or previous professional experience. The course will serve the mission of offering Continuing Education by U.Porto through non-degree courses that enable the training of professional resources in high demand by society and by companies that wish to improve their offer and capacity through new tools in the digital area.
The Database course is part of the training offered by the PRR - Impulso Adultos da U.Porto** program and provides access, through a competitive process, to a limited number of Training Incentive Scholarships.
**Multidisciplinary Program of the University of Porto, Impulso Jovens STEAM & Impulso Adultos, a project co-financed by the Next Generation EU program funds, through the Recovery and Resilience Plan.