Stark State College's Microsoft SQL Server certificate focuses on one of the most widely used database platforms in business and industry, this certificate builds practical skills in database design, data querying, and Microsoft SQL Server administration. Students progress from core concepts in data modeling and structured query language through hands-on experience managing and administering SQL Server databases. Graduates are prepared for roles in database development, with credits applicable toward a data analytics certificate, a database systems certificate, and a computer technology degree.
Major code: 5206
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division
Computer Science and Information Systems Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CPD121 | Data Modeling Database Design | 3 |
| CPD123 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| CPD224 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Plan of Study Grid
| First Semester |
|---|
| CPD121 |
Data Modeling Database Design |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| CPD123 |
Structured Query Language |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Third Semester |
|---|
| CPD224 |
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 9 |
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Data Analytics One-Year Certificate (5014), a Database Systems One-Year Certificate (5204) and a Computer Technology Degree (5000).
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Design and implement relational databases by applying normalization principles, defining relationships among tables, and creating entity-relationship diagrams.
- Demonstrate proficiency using structured query language to define new database objects and manage and manipulate data within a database.
- Create SQL programming constructs such as views, stored procedures, user-defined functions, indexes, and triggers.
- Apply best practices to manage a SQL Server instance including configuring users and permissions, automating jobs, importing/exporting data, performing database backups, and analyzing database performance.
