Mastering Oracle Database with PL/SQL – Comprehensive Course at BCIA Training Centre Dubai
The Oracle Database with PL/SQL Course at BCIA Training Centre Dubai is designed to provide a thorough understanding of Oracle databases and PL/SQL programming. This course offers hands-on training in database architecture, SQL, and PL/SQL, enabling you to efficiently manage, manipulate, and query large datasets. With our expert trainers, who bring over 20 years of experience, you will gain valuable skills applicable in real-world scenarios.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to design and manage Oracle databases, write complex SQL queries, and develop stored procedures and functions using PL/SQL. Whether you aim to become a Database Administrator (DBA) or a PL/SQL Developer, this course equips you with the skills needed for various roles in the IT and data management industries. Enroll now at BCIA Training Centre Dubai to take your career in Oracle database management to the next level.
Why Study Oracle with PL/SQL Database Course? Benefits & Job Opportunities
Studying the Oracle Database with PL/SQL course is crucial for anyone seeking a career in database management or application development. Oracle is one of the leading database systems globally, and PL/SQL is its procedural extension, used to create powerful stored procedures and functions. By mastering Oracle and PL/SQL, you gain the expertise to design, manage, and maintain databases, optimize query performance, and build efficient data-driven applications. These skills are highly sought after in the tech industry, ensuring you stay ahead in a competitive job market.
The benefits of learning Oracle with PL/SQL are vast, opening doors to lucrative job opportunities. Graduates of this course can pursue roles such as Database Administrator (DBA), PL/SQL Developer, Application Developer, Data Analyst, or Business Intelligence Specialist. With over 20 years of experience, our trainers provide industry-relevant insights and real-world skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for these in-demand positions. Oracle database professionals are needed across various industries, from banking to e-commerce, making this course a valuable investment for your career.
Oracle with PL/SQL Database Course Syllabus – BCIA Training Centre Dubai
Our Oracle with PL/SQL Database course at BCIA Training Centre Dubai offers comprehensive training in Oracle database management and PL/SQL programming. This course covers essential concepts such as database architecture, SQL, PL/SQL, and advanced techniques to give students the skills necessary for real-world application. Below is a detailed syllabus that outlines the course content:
1. Introduction to Oracle Database
- Overview of Oracle Database architecture
- Oracle Editions and licensing
- Key Oracle Database features
- Understanding Oracle Database components
- Introduction to Oracle tools (SQL*Plus, SQL Developer)
2. SQL Basics and Database Design
- Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Data types in Oracle SQL
- Creating and managing tables
- Database normalization principles
- Relationships between tables (Primary and Foreign Keys)
3. Oracle SQL Queries
- SELECT statement syntax and usage
- Filtering data with WHERE clause
- Sorting data with ORDER BY
- Using DISTINCT for unique values
- Limiting rows with ROWNUM and FETCH
4. Aggregate Functions in SQL
- SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, and MAX functions
- Grouping data with GROUP BY
- Filtering grouped data with HAVING
- Using DISTINCT with aggregate functions
- Applying aggregate functions to columns
5. Oracle Joins
- Introduction to joins (INNER, OUTER, CROSS)
- Understanding and applying INNER JOIN
- Using LEFT OUTER JOIN and RIGHT OUTER JOIN
- Self-joins and their applications
- Using FULL OUTER JOIN and CROSS JOIN
6. Subqueries and Nested Queries
- Introduction to subqueries
- Correlated vs. non-correlated subqueries
- Subqueries in SELECT, WHERE, and FROM clauses
- Using scalar subqueries
- Using nested subqueries for complex queries
7. Set Operations in SQL
- UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT operators
- Combining result sets using UNION
- Removing duplicates with UNION ALL
- Using INTERSECT to find common data
- Using EXCEPT to find unmatched data
8. Data Manipulation with SQL
- Inserting data with INSERT
- Modifying data with UPDATE
- Deleting data with DELETE
- Managing NULL values
- Using the MERGE statement for data changes
9. Oracle Data Constraints
- Creating primary and foreign key constraints
- UNIQUE and NOT NULL constraints
- Default and CHECK constraints
- Enforcing referential integrity
- Using cascading actions with foreign keys
10. Managing Oracle Views
- Introduction to views
- Creating views with the CREATE VIEW statement
- Modifying and dropping views
- Using views for data abstraction
- Using views for security and access control
11. Working with Oracle Indexes
- Introduction to indexing in Oracle
- Types of indexes: single, composite, bitmap
- Creating and dropping indexes
- Index performance and usage considerations
- Managing index storage and rebuild operations
12. Oracle Sequences and Synonyms
- Creating and using sequences in Oracle
- Using sequences for auto-incrementing values
- Understanding synonyms and their uses
- Creating and managing synonyms
- Managing sequence cache and performance
13. Introduction to PL/SQL
- Overview of PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL)
- Benefits of using PL/SQL
- PL/SQL block structure (DECLARE, BEGIN, EXCEPTION, END)
- Variables, constants, and data types in PL/SQL
- Using comments and formatting in PL/SQL
14. PL/SQL Control Structures
- Using IF-THEN-ELSE statements
- Looping structures: FOR, WHILE, and LOOP
- Nested control structures
- Using CASE expression for conditional logic
- Handling exceptions in PL/SQL
15. PL/SQL Cursors
- Introduction to cursors in PL/SQL
- Implicit cursors in Oracle
- Explicit cursors and their usage
- Fetching data from cursors
- Closing and managing cursors
16. PL/SQL Procedures
- Introduction to stored procedures
- Creating and managing stored procedures
- Using parameters in stored procedures
- Using IN, OUT, and INOUT parameters
- Handling errors in stored procedures
17. PL/SQL Functions
- Creating and managing functions
- Differences between functions and procedures
- Returning values from functions
- Using functions in SQL queries
- Handling errors and exceptions in functions
18. PL/SQL Triggers
- Introduction to database triggers
- Creating DML triggers (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
- BEFORE and AFTER triggers
- INSTEAD OF triggers
- Managing and disabling triggers
19. Exception Handling in PL/SQL
- Introduction to exception handling
- Predefined exceptions in PL/SQL
- User-defined exceptions
- Raising exceptions using RAISE
- Using exception handlers in PL/SQL blocks
20. Transactions and Locking in Oracle
- Introduction to transactions
- Using COMMIT and ROLLBACK
- Handling savepoints in transactions
- Isolation levels in transactions
- Locking mechanisms in Oracle
21. Oracle Triggers
- Trigger types and use cases
- Creating DDL, DML, and Logon triggers
- Using compound triggers
- Trigger timing: BEFORE, AFTER, and INSTEAD OF
- Managing trigger performance
22. Oracle PL/SQL Package
- Introduction to PL/SQL packages
- Creating and using packages (specification and body)
- Benefits of using packages
- Managing package variables
- Creating package procedures and functions
23. Advanced SQL Techniques
- Writing complex queries with joins, subqueries, and aggregations
- Using analytic functions in SQL
- Hierarchical queries with CONNECT BY
- Using regular expressions in SQL
- Data pivoting and unpivoting in SQL
24. Oracle Data Security
- Introduction to database security
- Managing user roles and privileges
- Implementing fine-grained access control
- Encryption methods in Oracle
- Auditing and monitoring database access
25. Performance Tuning in Oracle
- Identifying and analyzing slow queries
- Using the EXPLAIN PLAN tool
- Index optimization techniques
- Optimizing joins and subqueries
- Using hints for performance improvement
26. Oracle Backup and Recovery
- Backup types: full, incremental, and differential
- Using RMAN (Recovery Manager) for backups
- Managing backup strategies
- Recovery techniques using RMAN
- Point-in-time recovery in Oracle
27. Oracle Data Import and Export
- Importing and exporting data using SQL*Loader
- Using Data Pump (expdp, impdp) for data transfer
- Exporting and importing tablespaces
- Using external tables for data import/export
- Managing data consistency during import/export
28. Oracle Data Modeling
- Introduction to data modeling concepts
- Entity-relationship diagrams (ERD)
- Normalization and denormalization
- Designing logical and physical data models
- Using Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler
29. Oracle SQL*Plus
- Introduction to SQL*Plus command-line interface
- Running SQL queries in SQL*Plus
- Formatting query results in SQL*Plus
- Scripting with SQL*Plus
- Automating tasks with SQL*Plus
30. Advanced PL/SQL Techniques
- Using PL/SQL collections (Associative Arrays, Nested Tables, Varrays)
- Bulk operations in PL/SQL (BULK COLLECT and FORALL)
- Using PL/SQL dynamic SQL (EXECUTE IMMEDIATE)
- Debugging PL/SQL code
- Performance considerations for PL/SQL
31. Oracle Data Dictionary
- Understanding Oracle data dictionary views
- Accessing system and user views
- Managing database metadata
- Querying data dictionary views for database information
- Understanding v$ views for performance monitoring
32. Oracle Cloud Integration
- Introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Oracle Autonomous Database
- Using Oracle Cloud for database management
- Migrating on-premises databases to Oracle Cloud
- Managing cloud database security and performance
33. Oracle Application Express (APEX)
- Introduction to Oracle APEX
- Creating web applications with APEX
- Using APEX for rapid application development
- Managing APEX security
- Building reports and dashboards with APEX
34. Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters)
- Introduction to Oracle RAC
- Setting up and configuring Oracle RAC
- Managing Oracle RAC databases
- RAC for high availability and load balancing
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Oracle RAC
35. Oracle Data Guard
- Introduction to Oracle Data Guard
- Creating and managing Data Guard configurations
- Standby database management
- Role transitions and switchover in Data Guard
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Data Guard
36. Oracle Streams and Replication
- Introduction to Oracle Streams
- Configuring and managing replication
- Capture and apply processes in Oracle Streams
- Managing conflict resolution in replication
- Monitoring and troubleshooting replication
37. Oracle Flashback Technology
- Introduction to Flashback features in Oracle
- Using Flashback Query for data recovery
- Flashback Table and Flashback Drop
- Using Flashback Database for point-in-time recovery
- Flashback technology performance and limitations
38. Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Introduction to Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
- Monitoring Oracle database performance with OEM
- Configuring alerts and notifications
- Automating administrative tasks with OEM
- Reporting and diagnostics with OEM
39. Advanced Data Structures in PL/SQL
- Working with PL/SQL collections
- Nested tables, VARRAYs, and Associative Arrays
- Manipulating collections with loops
- Storing and retrieving data in collections
- Using collections for bulk data processing
40. Preparing for Oracle Certification
- Overview of Oracle certification exams
- Exam preparation tips and strategies
- Key topics covered in certification exams
- Mock exams and quizzes
- Resources for further learning and certification
This syllabus offers a comprehensive and detailed curriculum for Oracle with PL/SQL Database, ensuring that students gain a deep understanding of both Oracle database management and PL/SQL programming.