The CIW Database Design Specialist certification validates a candidate’s knowledge of database design principals and theory, and their application to the most popular database platforms.
To gain the CIW Database Design Specialist certification a candidate must pass one exam:
- 1D0-541 CIW v5 Database Design Specialist
The candidate is tested across the following domains:
- Relational Database Fundamentals – 18 questions
- Relational Database Design and Application – 4 questions
- Normalization and Database Design – 8 questions
- Structured Query Language (SQL) – 10 questions
- Relational Algebra and Databases – 5 questions
- Transactions, Currency Control and Database Security – 5 questions
Exams can be booked through Prometric or Pearson VUE testing centres and can be paid for by check, credit card or a discount exam voucher. If a candidate fails an exam on the first attempt, they may not retake the exam for at least 24 hours. If the candidate fails on their second try (or any number of subsequent times) they must wait at least 30 calendar days for their next try.
Related Links:
Full list of CIW Certifications
Free CIW Study Guides and Practice Questions
Visit the official CIW Database Design Specialist website
