EIREducational Innovation Research3029-18443029-1852WHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/EIR.v4i4.1941ArticleResearch on Teaching Reform of Database Principles Course Based on the Integration of “Post-Course-Competition-Certification” and Digital Empowermenthttps://artdesignp.com/journal/EIR/4/4/10.18063/EIR.v4i4.1941LiuZhongyan,YangJunjie,ChenYongheng,QiaoFu,LiuJinfang2026442026-04-26“Database Principles” is a core fundamental course for computer-related majors, characterized by its theoretical abstraction and practical applicability. Traditional teaching models often suffer from problems such as the “disconnect between theory and practice, outdated teaching content lagging behind industry needs, and a singular evaluation system.” To address these challenges, this paper, based on the educational philosophy of integrating “Post-Course-Competition-Certification” (PCCC) and utilizing digital teaching tools, constructs a four-in-one teaching reform model. This model is built on the principles of “theoretical foundation, practical empowerment, learning promotion through competitions and certifications, and post-standard orientation.” Through optimizing the curriculum content system, innovating teaching implementation paths, and improving the multi-dimensional evaluation mechanism, teaching practice has been carried out over multiple student cohorts. The results indicate that this model can effectively enhance students’ theoretical literacy, practical competence, and job readiness, providing reference and insights for the teaching reform of core courses in computer-related majors in higher education institutions.Database principles, Integration of post, Course, Competition and certification, Digital teaching, Teaching reform practice, Capacity building

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