Oracle PL/SQL - introduction to programming Training Course

Over the course of three days, this program introduces participants to Oracle PL/SQL, an application development environment that facilitates the creation of stored procedures, functions, and triggers using both SQL and PL/SQL commands.

The training is structured as a workshop, combining lectures with practical examples and hands-on exercises. While the curriculum can be tailored to specific needs, a minimum of two days is required to cover the essential core components.

Participants receive comprehensive course notes, sample database files, example SQL scripts, and access to free software tools necessary for connecting to an Oracle database.

PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL) is Oracle’s extension to SQL that enables developers to write procedural logic directly inside the database.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers and technical professionals who wish to write robust PL/SQL programs, manage exceptions, and create reusable procedures, functions, and packages in Oracle Database.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create PL/SQL blocks, procedures, and functions to encapsulate business logic.
• Use control structures, cursors, and exception handling effectively.
• Define and manage packages, triggers, and stored logic securely.
• Debug and test PL/SQL code using standard Oracle tools.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to have an in-depth understanding of Oracle Database 19c PL/SQL programming and advanced SQL techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and advanced features of PL/SQL.
• Develop advanced SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently.
• Implement PL/SQL programming constructs to manage data and database operations.
• Optimize SQL queries for better performance.
• Use advanced PL/SQL features like collections, bulk processing, and error handling.
• Learn to debug and manage PL/SQL programs effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) targets beginner-level developers and database administrators who wish to learn PL/SQL to automate database tasks, implement business logic, and develop robust database applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop efficient PL/SQL programs to automate database operations and integrate SQL commands effectively.
• Create reusable program units, including procedures, functions, packages, and triggers, for modular and scalable applications.
• Implement advanced data structures like associative arrays and manage query results using cursors.
• Handle errors robustly and secure code with encryption, obfuscation, and conditional compilation techniques.
• Apply PL/SQL in real-world scenarios, leveraging built-in packages for file handling, email automation, and other advanced functionalities.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level developers and database administrators who aim to leverage PL/SQL to build high-performing, secure, and scalable database solutions, while utilising advanced programming techniques and integrations.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Manage complex data types, collections, and bulk operations to ensure efficient data handling.
• Develop object types, table functions, and custom aggregates to enhance database capabilities.
• Apply performance tuning techniques, utilise native compilation, and protect against SQL injection.
• Implement application contexts, VPD, and secure program units to establish robust database solutions.

This training is designed for programmers who possess a foundational understanding of SQL and PL/SQL and wish to master more advanced language mechanisms. It aims to equip participants with the skills to develop database applications utilizing stored PL/SQL programs.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers and administrators who wish to have a solid PL/SQL programming foundation to develop efficient and robust database applications using Oracle 19c.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of what PL/SQL is and its advantages over standard SQL.
• Learn how to declare and use variables and different data types within PL/SQL blocks.
• Apply control structures like IF-THEN-ELSE, CASE statements, and loops to create robust PL/SQL programs.
• Understand and implement explicit and implicit cursors for data retrieval.
• Handle exceptions effectively using predefined and user-defined exceptions.
• Develop and manage triggers to automate and enforce business rules.
• Create and use PL/SQL packages to encapsulate and modularize code for reuse and maintainability.