This module is a high-level certification programme that enables candidates to use the many advanced tools available in database applications to better manage and organise structured information. Successful completion of this module will enable candidates to maximise database functions, in order to manage and analyse high volumes of data, thus enabling the production of the quantity and quality of information that business today demands.
The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.
Download the Advanced Databases Module Syllabus (PDF)
CATEGORY | SKILL SET |
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Database Concepts |
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Tables and Relationships |
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Queries |
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Forms |
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Reports |
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Enhancing Productivity |
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Download the Advanced Database Sample Tests: (.zip)
Assessment bookings open: | 12 September 2022 | Start booking assessments from this date. |
Assignment brief release date: | 19 September 2022 | Assignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date. |
Registration deadline: | 30 September 2022 | New learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date. |
Booking deadline: | 7 October 2022 | Bookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date. |
Timed OBE release date: | 24 October 2022 | Timed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date. |
Learners' submission deadline: | 14 November 2022 | All assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date. |
Centres' submission deadline: | 21 November 2022 | Your centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date. |
Results: | 28 February 2023 |
May 2023 Assessments:
Assessment bookings open: | To be advised | Start booking assessments from this date. |
Assignment brief release date: | To be advised | Assignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date. |
Registration deadline: | To be advised | New learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date. |
Booking deadline: | To be advised | Bookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date. |
Timed OBE release date: | To be advised | Timed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date. |
Learners' submission deadline: | To be advised | All assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date. |
Centres' submission deadline: | To be advised | Your centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date. |
Results: | To be advised |
There is no fee to register with EDUWEB but there is a fee to register with ABE. Their fees are:
Joining at Level | Registration Fee (£) | Exemption
Fee per subject (£) |
Examination / Assignment Fee per subject (£) |
4 | 45 | 55 | 50 |
5 | 60 | 70 | 65 |
6 | 75 | 80 | 75 |
*Note: The registration fee is paid only once when you first register with ABE and includes the first year's annual subscription.
Annual Subscription Fee (£) | |
Students and associate members | 40 |
Full member | 60 |
Fellow member | 75 |
Annual subscriptions are due each year in the April or October 12 months after your initial registration. (The annual subscription fee also reactivates a lapsed account.)