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Q: How much does the MySQL DBA Certification course cost?

The MySQL DBA Certification training costs $349, down from the regular $389 (you save 10%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

Q: How long is the MySQL DBA Certification course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 30 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 14 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Monday, October 26, 2026.

CertOcean's MySQL DBA Certification training is a live, instructor-led online course. You learn in 14 live sessions (30 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 9 curriculum modules with hands-on assignments and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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Course overview

About the MySQL DBA Certification training

MySQL DBA training teaches you to set up, run and protect MySQL, the world's most popular open-source relational database.

Why learn MySQL database administration?

MySQL powers a huge number of websites and business applications.
Skilled MySQL DBAs are in steady demand and well paid.
It is a strong first step toward Oracle's MySQL Database Administrator certification.

This course includes

Instructor-led classes30 hours of live online classes: 10 weekend sessions of 3 hours each.
Real-life case studiesWork on a live project that shows how MySQL administration works in practice.
AssignmentsEvery class ends with a practical assignment based on that day's lesson.
Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to the LMS, including class recordings and study material.
24/7 expert supportOnce you enroll, our 24x7 support team helps with any questions.
CertificationComplete the course to receive CertOcean's MySQL DBA certificate.
ForumJoin our learner forum to share knowledge and learn from your peers.

What you'll learn in this course

Install MySQL and design databases with the right data types
Create databases and tables and query and change data
Join tables and use built-in functions
Understand MySQL architecture and InnoDB storage
Configure and monitor the MySQL server
Manage user accounts, permissions and database security

What is MySQL DBA certification training?

MySQL DBA certification training is a course that teaches you to use and administer MySQL, one of the most popular open-source relational databases. It gives you a strong foundation and hands-on experience, from SQL basics to the tools and techniques DBAs use every day.

Course objectives:

Identify MySQL's features and the benefits of an open-source database
Explain the basics of relational databases
Create a MySQL database and its objects with SQL
Use the MySQL command-line client to add and change data
Access a database from applications or MySQL client tools
Query data with SELECT statements and joins
Choose the right data types
Change a database's structure with SQL
Create indexes and keys
Explain database transactions
Use built-in MySQL functions
Export and import data
Configure the MySQL server and client programs
Configure simple and complex replication topologies
Create and manage users
Plan and run physical and logical backups
Protect your data from common security risks
Monitor database activity with server logs and other tools

Why learn MySQL database administration?

MySQL database administration is one of the most useful database skills you can learn, because MySQL runs a huge share of web and business applications. This course is a first step toward Oracle's MySQL Database Administrator certification. You learn how relational databases work, how to design an efficient database and how to build and manage one with SQL. The course is taught on MySQL 8.4 LTS, because MySQL 8.0 has reached the end of its premier support.

What are the system requirements for MySQL DBA training?

You only need a computer with at least 4 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i3 processor or better.

How do the hands-on MySQL practicals work?

We help you set up a virtual machine with local access on your computer, and your installation guide walks you through each step.

What case study is included in MySQL DBA training?

You work on a salary management case study. You handle salary increments, monthly deductions and take-home pay, and list employees by their salary details.

What are the prerequisites for MySQL DBA training?

Working knowledge of any command-line program
Basic computer skills
A basic understanding of relational databases helps, but is not required

Curriculum

MySQL DBA Certification course syllabus

9 modules · 101 topics · 30 hours of live training

Getting Started with MySQL and Installing It 14 topics

Learning goal: Install MySQL 8.4 LTS and start working with MySQL Workbench, MySQL Shell and the command-line client.
Relational database basics
SQL and MySQL
MySQL overview and release model: LTS and Innovation releases
Entities and relationships
Data definition (DDL) and data manipulation (DML) languages
MySQL connectors
MySQL Workbench and MySQL Shell
The MySQL client/server model
Using the MySQL client
Installing, starting and stopping the MySQL server
Installing and configuring MySQL Server 8.4, the client and MySQL Workbench
Using MySQL Workbench
Creating the world database and exploring its schema

Designing a Database and Choosing Data Types 11 topics

Learning goal: Design and evaluate a database, normalize your data model and pick the right data types.
Viewing and evaluating a database
Database design and modeling
Keys and normalization
Data types in database design
What NULL means
Character sets and collations
Numeric, date and time, and string data types
Exploring an existing database
Designing a new database
Choosing data types for your new database

Creating Databases and Tables 10 topics

Learning goal: Create and delete databases and tables, and set column and table options.
Creating a database
Creating a table
SHOW CREATE TABLE
Column options
Table options
Creating a table from an existing table
Copying an existing table structure
Creating and deleting a database
Creating and deleting a table

Querying and Changing Table Data 13 topics

Learning goal: Query data, including from application code, import and export delimited files and create views.
The SELECT statement
Creating views
Querying data from an application
Troubleshooting permission levels
Exporting and importing delimited files
Inserting records
Replacing and updating existing records
Importing a delimited file
Running basic queries on imported data
Running basic queries from a PHP application
Inserting, changing and deleting data
Exporting a script

Joining Tables and Using Functions 13 topics

Learning goal: Query multiple tables with joins and UNION, and use MySQL's built-in functions.
Joining tables with SELECT
Inner and outer joins
Querying multiple tables
Combining queries with UNION
String, date and time, and numeric functions
Aggregate functions
Spaces in function names
Functions in MySQL expressions
Using joins in queries
Using UNION in queries
Using numeric functions
Using aggregate functions

MySQL Architecture and Administration Basics 8 topics

Learning goal: Understand how MySQL processes requests, stores data and uses memory, and configure InnoDB tablespaces.
Architecture overview
How MySQL handles connections and requests
How MySQL stores data and uses memory
InnoDB tablespaces, redo logs and undo logs
The plugin interface
Configuring the InnoDB buffer pool
Configuring tablespaces

Configuring and Monitoring the MySQL Server 13 topics

Learning goal: Configure the server with option files and system variables, and monitor activity and performance.
Server configuration options
Option files and system variables
Running multiple servers on one host
Monitoring tools and techniques
Performance Schema
MySQL Enterprise Audit
Oracle Enterprise Manager for MySQL
Monitoring user activity
Changing dynamic settings
Editing the configuration file
Using Performance Schema
Configuring the slow query log

User Management 7 topics

Learning goal: Create user accounts, design a permission structure and control access.
Creating and changing user accounts
Configuring passwords and password policies
Authentication plugins: caching_sha2_password, the default in MySQL 8.4
Granting privileges, roles and the grant tables
Creating users
Granting privileges and roles

Security, Backups and Replication 12 topics

Learning goal: Reduce the main security risks, protect your data with backups and keep a copy of it on a replica server.
Understanding security risks
Network security risks
Password and operating system security
Logical backups with mysqldump and MySQL Shell dump utilities
Physical backups and binary-log point-in-time recovery
Source and replica replication with GTIDs
Replication commands in MySQL 8.4, such as CHANGE REPLICATION SOURCE TO and SHOW REPLICA STATUS
High availability with InnoDB Cluster: an overview
Enabling SSL/TLS connections on the MySQL server
Taking and restoring a backup
Setting up a replica

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How much does the MySQL DBA Certification course cost?

The MySQL DBA Certification training costs $349, down from the regular $389 (you save 10%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

How long is the MySQL DBA Certification course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 30 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 14 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Monday, October 26, 2026.

What if I miss a MySQL DBA class?

You won't lose the lesson. Every class is recorded, so you can watch any session you miss in your LMS.

Who are the instructors, and can I attend a free demo class?

Our instructors are experienced MySQL professionals. Yes, you can attend a free demo class before you pay: ask for one through the form on this page or on WhatsApp, and we will invite you to a live session with a trainer.

Will I get a certificate after the MySQL DBA Certification training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training.

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