Oracle PL/SQL

Skills Gained

The delegate will learn and acquire skills as follows:

• Writing and running PL/SQL programs from SQL*Plus or SQL Developer
• Declaring and using variables and constants
• Assigning and manipulating values
• Using SQL statements within PL/SQL
• Implementing conditional execution and loop constructs
• Declaring and using cursors with and without parameters
• Updating data with cursors
• Trapping and handling errors and exceptions in code
• Implementing nested and labelled loops and blocks
• Raising exceptions
• Handling PL/SQL records and tables
• Using PL/SQL table built-in functions

Examinations

This Oracle PL/SQL course, together with the Oracle PL/SQL Stored Program Units course, covers the major topics required for the delegate to work towards achieving the following exam:

• Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL 1Z0-144

Attending this course will help delegates gain many of the skills and product knowledge requirements as outlined in the exam objectives. Studying these courses and their associated reference materials can form part of the preparation to achieve certification. Experience, practice, self-study and aptitude are also key requirements for exam success.

Before taking any exam, ensure you have the recommended experience. The Oracle website lists all exam requirements and these are updated regularly.

Exams are not included as part of the course.

Requirements

A working knowledge of SQL*Plus or SQL Developer and Oracle SQL is required along with practical experience in writing SQL statements. This can be obtained by attendance on the pre-requisite course. Some previous programming experience will also prove advantageous.