3-month course outline for a Web Application Development Course using ASP.NET.

This course is ideal

for beginners to intermediate students who want to learn full-stack development using ASP.NET Core,
C#, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.

Course Title: Full-Stack Web Application Development with

ASP.NET Core
⏱ Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)

🎯 Audience:

 Students or professionals with basic programming knowledge

 Beginners in web development looking to specialize in Microsoft technologies

📅 Course Outline

🔹 Month 1 – Core Web Development & ASP.NET Basics

Week 1: Introduction to Web Development & C#

 Overview of web development (Client/Server)

 Introduction to .NET and .NET Core
 C# Basics: variables, data types, loops, conditionals
 Intro to Visual Studio and .NET SDK

Week 2: ASP.NET Core MVC – The Basics

 Understanding the MVC pattern

 Creating an ASP.NET Core MVC project
 Controllers, Views, and Routing
 Razor syntax and layouts

Week 3: Forms, Validation, and Tag Helpers

 Creating HTML forms with Razor

 Model Binding and Data Annotation validation
 Using Tag Helpers in Razor Views
 Form submission handling in controllers

Week 4: Mini Project 1 – Contact Management System (Frontend + MVC)

  Scaffold MVC CRUD operations
 Use Bootstrap for UI
 Basic validation and display data

🔹 Month 2 – Backend, Database & APIs

Week 5: Introduction to Entity Framework Core

 ORM basics
 Code-First vs Database-First
 Migrations and updating schema
 Using DbContext and DbSet

Week 6: CRUD Operations with EF Core

 Create, Read, Update, Delete with database

 Relationships (One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)
 Seeding the database
 LINQ for querying data

Week 7: Building RESTful APIs in ASP.NET Core

 Creating API Controllers

 Returning JSON data
 Routing and attribute routing
 Consuming APIs with JavaScript or Postman

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – Product Catalog with API + MVC

 Product list with categories (API-driven)

 MVC frontend to consume APIs
 Data stored and fetched using EF Core

🔹 Month 3 – Authentication, Advanced Features & Deployment

Week 9: Authentication and Authorization

 Identity in ASP.NET Core

 Register/Login/Logout functionality
 Role-based authorization
 Protecting routes and actions
Week 10: Advanced Topics

 File uploads and storage

 Paging, sorting, and filtering
 Custom middleware
 Logging and error handling

Week 11: Final Project Planning

 Select a project (e.g., Blog, Task Tracker, E-commerce Dashboard)

 Design database schema
 Define routes, models, and features
 Set up Git and project structure

Week 12: Final Project Execution & Deployment

 Implement and test all features

 Deploy to Azure or IIS
 GitHub repo, live demo link
 Presentation and feedback

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: Contact Management System (MVC only)
 Mini Project 2: Product Catalog (API + MVC)
 Final Full-Stack Web Application (MVC + API + EF + Identity)
 GitHub Repositories
 Deployment to Azure or local server
3-month (12-week) Python Course Outline, ideal for beginners to intermediate learners.
This course focuses on Python fundamentals, data structures, OOP, file handling, modules, and
basic project-building skills—perfect as a standalone Python course or as a foundation for further
specialization (web dev, data science, etc.).

🧠 Course Title: Python Programming: From Basics to

Building Projects
⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

🎯 Target Audience: Beginners to Intermediate

🛠 Mode: Can be delivered in-person or online, with 2–3 sessions/week

📅 Course Breakdown

🔹 Month 1: Python Fundamentals

Week 1: Introduction to Python

 Installing Python & IDEs (PyCharm, VS Code, Jupyter)

 Python syntax and indentation
 Variables, data types, input/output
 Comments and basic operators

Week 2: Control Flow & Loops

 if, elif, else statements

 Logical operators
 for loops and while loops
 range(), break, continue

Week 3: Functions and Error Handling

 Defining and calling functions

 Parameters, return values
  Variable scope and default arguments
 Try/except blocks and common exceptions

Week 4: Data Structures I

 Lists and list methods

 Tuples and tuple operations
 Sets and basic set operations
 Dictionaries (keys, values, methods)

📝 Mini Project 1: Command-line Calculator or To-Do List App

🔹 Month 2: Intermediate Concepts & OOP

Week 5: Strings and File Handling

 String manipulation, slicing, formatting

 Reading/writing text files
 Working with CSV files using csv module

Week 6: Modules and Packages

 Importing built-in modules

 Exploring math, random, datetime
 Creating custom modules
 Python Package Index (PyPI) and pip

Week 7: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

 Classes and objects

 __init__, instance vs class variables
 Inheritance and polymorphism
 Encapsulation and private attributes

Week 8: Data Structures II & Practice

 Advanced dictionary/list usage

 Nested data structures
 List comprehension
 Practice problems integrating functions and data structures

📝 Mini Project 2: Contact Book / Student Management System (using OOP + file I/O)
🔹 Month 3: Advanced Concepts & Capstone Project

Week 9: Working with External Libraries

 Installing packages with pip

 Working with requests, json
 Intro to tkinter for basic GUI (or CLI if preferred)
 API consumption basics

Week 10: Debugging and Testing

 Using print() vs logging

 assert statements
 Intro to unit testing with unittest
 Debugging tips and tools

Week 11: Final Project Planning

 Choose a project idea (e.g., Expense Tracker, Notes App, Weather App)
 Design features, data flow, file structure
 Version control with Git and GitHub

Week 12: Final Project Execution & Presentation

 Build and test the final project

 Code review and optimization
 Prepare documentation and README
 Final presentations or demos

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1 (CLI App)
 Mini Project 2 (OOP + File Handling)
 Final Project (GUI/API-based or advanced CLI app)
 GitHub repo with all source code

Would you like this tailored to a specific goal (e.g., automation, web development, or data
science)?
3-month course outline for Python with Machine Learning, ideal for students or professionals who have
some basic programming background and want to dive into practical Machine Learning using Python.

🧠 Course Title: Python Programming with Machine

Learning
⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

🎯 Target Audience: Beginners to Intermediate (some Python experience is a plus)

📚 Course Focus:

 Python programming fundamentals

 Data analysis and visualization
 Machine Learning with scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib/Seaborn
 Hands-on mini-projects and one capstone project

📅 Course Outline

🔹 Month 1: Python for Data Science and ML Foundations

Week 1: Python Programming Essentials

 Python setup & Jupyter notebooks

 Variables, data types, operators
 Lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets
 Control flow, loops, functions

Week 2: Working with Data in Python

 File handling (CSV, TXT, JSON)

 Intro to pandas: Series and DataFrames
 Reading and writing files
 Basic data manipulation

Week 3: Data Visualization

 Plotting with matplotlib

  Enhanced visualization with seaborn
 Histograms, scatterplots, boxplots, heatmaps
 Styling and interpreting visualizations

Week 4: NumPy and Data Wrangling

 NumPy arrays, indexing, slicing

 Array operations and broadcasting
 Handling missing values
 Data cleaning with pandas

📝 Mini Project 1: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on a public dataset (e.g., Titanic or Iris)

🔹 Month 2: Core Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn

Week 5: Introduction to Machine Learning

 What is ML? Types of ML (supervised vs unsupervised)

 scikit-learn overview
 ML workflow: data → model → evaluation
 Splitting data: train/test/validation sets

Week 6: Regression Algorithms

 Linear Regression with scikit-learn

 Evaluation metrics (MSE, RMSE, R²)
 Polynomial Regression
 Regularization: Lasso and Ridge

Week 7: Classification Algorithms

 Logistic Regression
 K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
 Decision Trees and Random Forests
 Model accuracy, confusion matrix, precision/recall

Week 8: Feature Engineering and Model Tuning

 Feature scaling and encoding (StandardScaler, OneHotEncoder)

 Feature selection techniques
 Cross-validation and GridSearchCV
 Model overfitting vs underfitting

📝 Mini Project 2: Predict house prices or classify customer churn using a real-world dataset
🔹 Month 3: Advanced ML Concepts & Capstone Project

Week 9: Unsupervised Learning

 Clustering: K-Means
 Dimensionality reduction: PCA
 Visualization of clusters
 Use cases: customer segmentation

Week 10: Introduction to Deep Learning (Optional/Lightweight)

 What is deep learning?

 Intro to neural networks
 Using TensorFlow or Keras for a basic NN
 Comparing ML and DL

Week 11: Capstone Project Planning

 Choose a dataset (Kaggle, UCI, etc.)

 Define the problem (classification, regression, clustering)
 Design project pipeline: data preprocessing → modeling → evaluation
 Version control (Git & GitHub)

Week 12: Capstone Project Implementation & Presentation

 Complete project and evaluate performance

 Deploy using Jupyter Notebook or simple Flask app (optional)
 Final demo and peer/code review
 Submit code and documentation

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: Data Analysis/EDA
 Mini Project 2: Regression or Classification Problem
 Capstone Project: End-to-end ML pipeline project
 Well-commented Jupyter notebooks on GitHub

3-month (12-week) course outline for a Robotics Program using Custom STEM Kits, ideal
for middle to high school students or beginners in robotics. This outline assumes access to
programmable STEM kits (e.g., Arduino-based or Raspberry Pi-based kits) that include sensors,
motors, wheels, wires, and structural components.
🤖 Course Title: Robotics with Custom STEM Kits – Design,
Build, and Code
⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

🎯 Target Audience: Middle/High School Students, STEM Beginners (Ages 12+)

🛠 Requirements: Custom STEM kits with microcontrollers, basic sensors,

wheels, and coding interface (e.g., Arduino IDE or block-based software)

📅 Course Overview

🔹 Month 1: Foundations of Robotics and Programming

Week 1: Introduction to Robotics & STEM Kits

 What is robotics? Applications in real life

 Exploring components in the STEM kit
 Safety and workspace setup
 Introduction to the microcontroller (Arduino, Micro:bit, Raspberry Pi Pico)

Week 2: Basic Electronics and Wiring

 Breadboarding and circuit basics

 Understanding power, LEDs, resistors, buttons
 Building a simple blinking LED circuit
 Writing your first code (Blink, Button Press)

Week 3: Motion and Motor Control

 Types of motors (DC, servo, stepper)

 Controlling motors using code
 Forward, reverse, speed control
 Building a basic moving platform

Week 4: Mini Project 1 – Line Follower Base

 Install infrared (IR) sensors

  Read sensor data to follow black/white lines
 Test and fine-tune motor logic
 Present simple line-following robot

🔹 Month 2: Sensing the Environment & Autonomous Behavior

Week 5: Distance and Obstacle Detection

 Intro to ultrasonic sensors (e.g., HC-SR04)

 Detecting distance and avoiding obstacles
 Programming conditional behavior (if-else)
 Debugging sensor inaccuracies

Week 6: Light, Sound, and Temperature Sensors

 Using light sensors for brightness-based actions

 Sound sensors for clap/snap control
 Reading and responding to temperature data
 Use serial monitor to display sensor values

Week 7: Intermediate Programming Concepts

 Variables, loops, and functions

 Using arrays for multiple sensor readings
 Modular coding practices
 Real-world logic design (e.g., traffic light system)

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – Obstacle-Avoiding Robot

 Combine motor and ultrasonic logic

 Develop robot that avoids walls autonomously
 Add buzzer/light indicators for interaction
 Present and demo

🔹 Month 3: Smart Robotics & Capstone Project

Week 9: Remote Control and Communication

 Infrared (IR) remote basics or Bluetooth setup

 Create a remote-controlled robot
 Bluetooth module pairing (e.g., HC-05)
 Mobile phone control (if applicable)
Week 10: Logic, Algorithms, and Problem Solving

 Path planning basics (grid navigation, maze solving logic)

 Basic algorithm design: left-hand/right-hand rule
 Memory and decision making (store previous states)
 Sensors + logic for semi-autonomous decisions

Week 11: Capstone Project Planning

 Choose a problem-based project (e.g., rescue bot, delivery bot, smart car)
 Sketch design, list components
 Break down the project into build + code phases
 Set milestones and assign tasks (if group-based)

Week 12: Final Project Build, Test & Present

 Assemble and code final robot

 Test different scenarios
 Polish behavior and presentation
 Final showcase/demo day + feedback session

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: Line Follower Robot
 Mini Project 2: Obstacle-Avoiding Robot
 Final Capstone Project: Student’s Choice Smart Robot
 Circuit diagrams, code notebooks, and presentations

📦 Suggested STEM Kit Components

 Microcontroller (Arduino UNO/Nano or similar)
 Breadboard, jumper wires, resistors
 LEDs, buzzer, push buttons
 DC motors + wheels or continuous servo motors
 IR sensors, ultrasonic sensor, light/sound sensors
 Bluetooth module (optional)
 Chassis and battery pack

Course Title: Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking with Kali

Linux
⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

🎯 Target Audience: Beginners to Intermediate (Basic Linux & Networking

knowledge helpful)

🖥️Requirements: Kali Linux installed (VM, dual boot, or live USB), Internet
access, virtual lab setup (VirtualBox/VMware)

📅 Course Breakdown

🔹 Month 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity & Kali Linux

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Kali Linux

 Cybersecurity principles: CIA Triad, threat types

 Kali Linux overview and installation (VM setup)
 Linux command line basics (navigation, file ops)
 User management, permissions, and sudo

Week 2: Networking Fundamentals for Hackers

 OSI & TCP/IP models

 IP addressing, subnets, DNS, ports
 Using Linux tools: ifconfig, ip, netstat, ping, traceroute
 Packet analysis with Wireshark

Week 3: Footprinting & Reconnaissance

 Passive vs active information gathering

 Tools: whois, dig, nslookup, theHarvester, Maltego
 Network scanning with Nmap and Zenmap
 OS detection, port scanning, and service enumeration

Week 4: Mini Project 1 – Network Recon Lab

 Recon on a target network in virtual lab

 Documenting findings: open ports, services, vulnerabilities
 Presentation of results in a report format
🔹 Month 2: Vulnerability Discovery & Exploitation

Week 5: Vulnerability Scanning

 Vulnerability types: OWASP Top 10

 Scanning with Nikto, OpenVAS, and Nessus
 Analyzing scan reports
 Identifying common CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures)

Week 6: Exploitation with Metasploit

 Metasploit Framework overview

 Exploit, payload, listener concepts
 Finding and executing exploits
 Post-exploitation basics (meterpreter, shell access)

Week 7: Password Cracking & Social Engineering

 Password attacks: brute-force, dictionary, rainbow tables

 Tools: John the Ripper, Hydra, Crunch
 Intro to social engineering
 Phishing simulation tools (e.g., SET - Social Engineering Toolkit)

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – Exploitation Lab

 Perform vulnerability scanning and exploitation on a vulnerable VM (e.g.,

Metasploitable, DVWA)
 Gain shell access, extract data
 Report attack vectors and mitigation strategies

🔹 Month 3: Advanced Topics & Final Project

Week 9: Web Application Hacking

 Intro to web attacks: XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF

 Using Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP
 Exploiting DVWA (Damn Vulnerable Web App) or Juice Shop
 Manual vs automated testing

Week 10: Wireless Attacks and Network Sniffing

 Wireless encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2)

 Tools: aircrack-ng, reaver, Wireshark
 Sniffing unencrypted traffic
  Creating rogue access points

Week 11: Digital Forensics & Incident Response

 Basics of forensics: chain of custody, disk imaging

 File recovery and timeline analysis
 Tools: Autopsy, FTK Imager, Volatility
 Basics of log analysis and threat hunting

Week 12: Capstone Project – Full Penetration Test

 Choose a vulnerable environment (Metasploitable, DVWA, or custom VM)

 Perform reconnaissance → scanning → exploitation → post-exploitation
 Document the process in a professional penetration testing report
 Present findings and recommend remediations

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: Network Reconnaissance Report
 Mini Project 2: Exploitation Walkthrough
 Capstone Project: Full Penetration Testing Report & Demo
 Lab documentation, screenshots, and code samples

📦 Tools and Platforms Used

 Kali Linux (core OS)
 VirtualBox/VMware for lab environments
 Metasploitable2, DVWA, OWASP Juice Shop
 Tools: Nmap, Nikto, Metasploit, Wireshark, John, Hydra, Burp Suite, aircrack-ng,
Autopsy

Course Title: Artificial Intelligence with Python

Programming
⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

🎯 Target Audience: Intermediate learners with Python basics (variables,

functions, loops)
🛠 Requirements: Python (Anaconda or pip), Jupyter Notebook/VS Code,
Internet access

📅 Course Outline

🔹 Month 1: Foundations of Python for AI & Introduction to AI

Week 1: Python Refresher for AI

 Python data types, loops, functions

 List comprehensions, lambda functions
 File handling and exception handling
 Installing libraries: numpy, pandas, matplotlib

Week 2: AI Basics & Problem Domains

 What is AI? History & types of AI (Narrow, General, Super AI)

 AI vs Machine Learning vs Deep Learning
 Applications of AI in real-world domains
 Ethics in AI and responsible development

Week 3: Math for AI – Linear Algebra & Probability

 Vectors, matrices, operations using NumPy

 Probability, Bayes theorem
 Basic statistics: mean, median, standard deviation
 Hands-on with matrix operations in Python

Week 4: Mini Project 1 – AI-Powered Calculator or Chatbot

 Build a rule-based chatbot or smart calculator using conditionals, loops, and string
processing
 Optional: Integrate basic NLP with nltk

🔹 Month 2: Machine Learning Essentials (Foundation of AI)

Week 5: Data Preprocessing & Visualization

 Loading data using pandas

  Handling missing values and duplicates
 Feature scaling and encoding
 Data visualization using matplotlib and seaborn

Week 6: Supervised Learning – Regression

 Introduction to supervised learning

 Linear regression: theory and implementation
 Polynomial regression
 Evaluation metrics (MSE, RMSE, R²)

Week 7: Supervised Learning – Classification

 Logistic regression, KNN

 Decision Trees and Random Forest
 Accuracy, precision, recall, confusion matrix
 Model selection and validation

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – Predictive Model

 Use a dataset (e.g., student scores, house prices)

 Train a regression or classification model
 Evaluate and visualize the results

🔹 Month 3: Advanced AI Topics & Capstone Project

Week 9: Introduction to Neural Networks

 Perceptrons and activation functions

 Multilayer perceptrons (MLPs)
 Building a simple neural network with TensorFlow or Keras
 Forward and backward propagation (high level)

Week 10: Natural Language Processing (NLP)

 Text preprocessing: tokenization, stemming, lemmatization

 Bag-of-Words and TF-IDF
 Sentiment analysis using a simple dataset
 Using nltk, scikit-learn, or spaCy

Week 11: AI in Practice + Project Planning

 Overview of AI domains: vision, robotics, games, recommendation systems

 Brainstorm project ideas (e.g., spam classifier, AI assistant, movie recommender)
  Dataset selection and project plan
 Git & version control basics

Week 12: Capstone Project Development & Presentation

 Build a real-world AI project using tools learned

 Prepare Jupyter Notebook with explanations
 Present findings, performance, and future improvements

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: AI-Powered Chatbot or Smart Calculator
 Mini Project 2: Regression or Classification Predictive Model
 Capstone Project: Real-world AI solution (e.g., Sentiment Analyzer, Recommender
System, Image Classifier)
 GitHub Repository with well-documented code and README

📦 Tools & Libraries

 Languages: Python 3.x
 Libraries: NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn, nltk, Keras/TensorFlow
 IDE: Jupyter Notebook, VS Code, or PyCharm

comprehensive 3-month (12-week) course outline for Artificial Intelligence, designed to

introduce students to the core concepts, algorithms, and applications of AI. This course can be
delivered to upper-level high school, university, or early professional learners and does not
require prior programming experience, though coding can be included optionally.

🧠 Course Title: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)
🎯 Target Audience: High school seniors, university students, or professionals
interested in AI

🛠 Format: Theory + Practical Activities (with or without coding)

👨‍💻 Tools (Optional): Python, Jupyter Notebook, AI simulation platforms, Google

Colab

📅 Course Outline

🔹 Month 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Week 1: What is AI?

 History of AI
 Types of AI: Narrow, General, Super AI
 Applications of AI in real life: healthcare, finance, robotics, education
 AI vs Machine Learning vs Deep Learning

Week 2: Intelligent Agents

 AI agent types (simple reflex, goal-based, utility-based)

 Agent-environment interaction
 PEAS (Performance, Environment, Actuators, Sensors) model
 Case Study: Self-driving cars

Week 3: Search Strategies in AI

 Problem-solving and state space

 Uninformed search: BFS, DFS
 Informed search: Greedy, A* algorithm
 Visual search demos (Grid puzzles, pathfinding)

Week 4: Mini Project 1 – AI Search Visualizer or Puzzle Solver

 Build or simulate a search algorithm for a maze or 8-puzzle

 Present the logic behind chosen algorithm

🔹 Month 2: Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning Introduction

Week 5: Knowledge Representation & Reasoning

 Logic-based representation (Propositional and Predicate Logic)

 Semantic networks, ontologies
 Rule-based systems (IF-THEN rules)
 Applications: Chatbots, expert systems

Week 6: Introduction to Machine Learning

 What is machine learning?

 Types: Supervised, Unsupervised, Reinforcement Learning
 Learning from data: features and labels
 Visual tools: Teachable Machine, Google's QuickDraw

Week 7: Supervised Learning (Conceptual)

 Classification vs Regression
 Decision Trees, KNN (overview)
 Model evaluation metrics: accuracy, precision, recall
 Simple code demos using Python (optional)

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – AI Classifier (Image/Text-based)

 Use Teachable Machine or Google Colab to build a simple classifier

 Examples: hand gesture recognizer, mood detector, spam filter

🔹 Month 3: Advanced AI Topics & Capstone Project

Week 9: Natural Language Processing (NLP)

 Text tokenization and sentiment analysis

 Introduction to chatbots
 Language models (GPT and others – conceptual overview)
 Tools: ChatGPT, spaCy, or NLTK (optional)

Week 10: Robotics & Perception

 Introduction to AI in robotics
 Sensors, actuators, and perception systems
 Pathfinding and obstacle avoidance (link back to search algorithms)
 Simulation tools: VEXcode VR, Tinkercad Circuits (optional)

Week 11: Capstone Project Planning

  Choose a project idea: Chatbot, AI Game Bot, Sentiment Analyzer, Recommender
System
 Plan dataset (if needed), logic, tools, team roles
 Set milestones for implementation

Week 12: Capstone Project Implementation & Presentation

 Build and demo the project

 Include documentation or presentation slide deck
 Peer feedback and wrap-up session

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: AI Search Simulation
 Mini Project 2: Simple AI Classifier
 Capstone Project: End-to-end AI-based system
 Concept notebooks, presentation decks, or Jupyter notebooks (if coding included)

📦 Optional Tools & Platforms

 Coding: Python, Google Colab, Jupyter Notebook
 Low-code/No-code: Teachable Machine, VEXcode VR, Scratch with AI extensions
 Visualization: pathfinding visualizer tools, chatbots on Botpress or Dialogflow
 Presentation: Canva, Google Slides

3-month (12-week) course outline for Database Design using MSSQL and MySQL, designed
for students, IT professionals, or anyone interested in mastering relational database design and
SQL using industry-standard tools.

🧠 Course Title: Relational Database Design & SQL with

MSSQL and MySQL
⏱ Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)

🎯 Target Audience: Beginners to Intermediate learners (no prior DB experience

needed)

🛠 Tools:
  Databases: MySQL Workbench, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
 Languages: SQL (T-SQL for MSSQL, standard SQL for MySQL)
 Optional: ERD tools (Lucidchart, dbdiagram.io), command-line interface

📅 Course Outline

🔹 Month 1: Database Fundamentals and SQL Basics

Week 1: Introduction to Databases

 What is a database? RDBMS vs non-RDBMS

 MSSQL vs MySQL: similarities and differences
 Installing MySQL and MSSQL (or using cloud platforms)
 Understanding tables, records, fields, and schemas

Week 2: Entity-Relationship Modeling (ERD)

 Introduction to data modeling

 Entities, attributes, relationships
 One-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many
 Drawing ER diagrams and converting to tables

Week 3: SQL Basics – CRUD Operations

 Creating databases and tables

 SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
 Filtering with WHERE, sorting with ORDER BY
 LIMIT and TOP clauses

Week 4: Mini Project 1 – Simple Record Management System

 Create a schema for student/course registration or employee directory

 Build ERD → implement tables → populate and query data

🔹 Month 2: Schema Design, Joins, and Constraints

Week 5: Keys and Constraints

 Primary keys, foreign keys

  Unique, NOT NULL, DEFAULT
 Referential integrity and cascading rules
 ALTERing table structures

Week 6: Advanced Queries – JOINS

 INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL OUTER JOIN

 Using JOIN for multi-table queries
 Table aliases and nested queries
 UNION and subqueries

Week 7: Normalization & Data Integrity

 Normalization: 1NF, 2NF, 3NF

 Anomalies: insertion, deletion, update
 Practical steps to normalize a sample dataset
 Denormalization and trade-offs

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – Multi-Table Relational Database

 Example: Library, Inventory, or Clinic Management System

 Design normalized schema, enforce constraints
 Populate tables and run multi-table queries

🔹 Month 3: Stored Procedures, Indexing, Security, and Optimization

Week 9: Stored Procedures and Views

 Writing and using stored procedures

 Benefits of using procedures for security and efficiency
 Creating and querying views
 Parameters in procedures and functions

Week 10: Indexing, Transactions & Error Handling

 What is indexing and how it improves performance

 Creating and using indexes
 Transactions: BEGIN, COMMIT, ROLLBACK
 Handling errors with TRY...CATCH (MSSQL) or equivalent in MySQL

Week 11: Database Security and User Management

 Creating users and assigning privileges

 GRANT, REVOKE, and role-based access control
  Backup and restore basics
 Protecting data from SQL injection

Week 12: Capstone Project – Full Database Design & Implementation

 Choose a domain: E-commerce, School System, Booking System, etc.

 Design ERD → Normalize → Create Tables
 Add procedures, views, and apply indexing
 Submit full documentation and demo

✅ Deliverables
 Mini Project 1: Single-Table Record System
 Mini Project 2: Multi-Table Database with Queries
 Capstone Project: End-to-end relational DB system with real-world complexity
 ERD diagrams, SQL scripts, and documentation (via GitHub or PDF)

📘 Optional Add-ons
 MySQL Workbench or SSMS tutorials
 Using SQL in Python (with mysql.connector or pyodbc)
 Cloud DBs (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
 Version control for schema changes with tools like Liquibase