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Diploma of Database Management with SQL
Peralta Community College District - Laney College
- Oakland, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Database Management with SQL at Laney College in Oakland, offered through the Computer Information Systems department.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge and critical reasoning in Database Management with SQL. Apply relevant approaches to organizational decision making
- business and financial analysis
- and communication and strategic planning. Communicate findings and evaluate practical challenges in the subject area.
Career outcomes
- database administrator
- computer programmer
Curriculum
- Credit certificate of 20-22 units
- completed with career-focused courses including Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- Java Programming Language I
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs. It can be earned alongside or before a related degree. Full-time F-1 students carry at least 12 units a term on the Oakland campus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts; no minimum GPA published; English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
- otherwise ESOL first
- No minimum published
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English; college transcripts if any), valid passport, bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-word essay, immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee; transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: overseas applicants apply by 15 November for Spring and 15 June for Fall. Create an account through the Laney College link on that page
- complete My Journey and choose a certificate program; application fee 50 USD. Prepare the secondary school diploma and transcripts translated into English
- passport
- bank statement showing 25
- 970 USD
- 500-word essay
- immunization and TB history. Show English by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement; lower results lead to an I-20 for ESOL first. Request the I-20 through the Peralta International Student Portal
- then use it to apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,410 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business CIS Entrepreneurship & Management |
| Department | Computer Information Systems |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,410 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.

