Certification: Database Design Specialists

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Database Design Specialists have mastered the knowledge and theory of database design that applies to the most popular database platforms. These professionals help solve the problem of poorly designed databases. Aimed at database programmers and administrators alike, this vendor-neutral certification focuses on universal database design principles and SQL.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

Following the receipt of your CESW application form and examination fee, the NFPA will send you an authorization letter with instructions on how to schedule the computer-based exam. A list of test centers is located at the test administrator’s website at: www.isoqualitytesting.com.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.