The Graduate Certificate Program in Database Technology provides students with a systematic education in databases, stressing database application development, and database administration skills. The decision to institute this program was made upon our assessment of a strong need for database training. From application development to database administration, there are many positions available in the industry a student may choose to pursue. There is also the need for professionals with formal training in contemporary tools, the database program offers such individuals an opportunity to strengthen this knowledge base. Proficiency in programming will be expected. The entire program is offered in the extended day, so the students can attend while holding a full-time position in industry.