Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Developer   

Learn to Master SQL and PL/SQL in an Oracle environment to generate valuable business reports. You will also acquire advanced concepts such as AI-Assisted Coding, which help enhance productivity and efficiency using tools like ChatGPT and other AI resources.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC.
• Dual monitors are helpful but are not required.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later (not the Home Edition).
• Browser: The latest version of Chrome (preferred), Microsoft Edge, or Firefox browsers.
• Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) 12c or 18c - Free edition of Oracle RDBMS (download and installation instructions are provided in course). Please view the required specs ahead of time to make sure that your system is compatible.
• Oracle SQL Developer - The client interface for connecting to Oracle (download and installation instructions are provided in course).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

The job market for professionals with Structured Query Language (SQL) skills is experiencing a robust and growing demand across a variety of industries, making now a great time to pursue training in this field. For example, Indeed reports that the average salary for a SQL developer is $92,295 per year in the U.S.

This online Oracle SQL course will teach you how to use SQL to build applications or generate business reports and will help you master SQL using an Oracle database. In the Oracle PL/SQL training module, you will also learn how to use the PL/SQL extension language to write sophisticated queries against an Oracle database.

Designed for those new to writing SQL queries, this course is perfect for those who love to learn and like working with data. You will cover essential topics such as relational database basics, table creation, and data manipulation language. The curriculum focuses on helping you learn and apply key concepts, including SQL functions, joins, subqueries, and PL/SQL programming techniques like subprograms and triggers. By the end of this Oracle training program, you will apply your knowledge in a final SQL-focused project.

Your training concludes with you learning advanced concepts such as AI-assisted coding, which enables developers to enhance productivity and efficiency using tools like ChatGPT and other AI resources. Prepare to enter the job market as an entry-level Oracle SQL developer or take on more responsibility within your current career!

1. Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Developer
   1. Oracle SQL
   2. Relational Database Basics
   3. Creating Tables
   4. Basic Selects
   5. Oracle SQL Functions
   6. Aggregate Functions
   7. Joins
   8. Subqueries
   9. Set Operators
   10. Conditional Processing with CASE
   11. Data Manipulation Language
   12. Creating Views
2. Oracle PL/SQL
   1. PL/SQL Basics
   2. Subprograms
   3. Conditional Processing
   4. Exceptions
   5. Cursors
   6. Packages
   7. Triggers
3. Oracle SQL Developer Final Project
4. AI-Assisted Oracle

What you will learn

• Build applications or generate business reports using Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Master SQL using an Oracle database
• Use PL/SQL extension language to write sophisticated queries against an Oracle database

How you will benefit

• Turn your passion for working with data into a profession by learning to write SQL queries
• Prepare to enter the job market as an entry-level Oracle SQL Developer or to take on more responsibility in your current role
• Set yourself apart from competitors by taking a challenging course in PL/SQL development

Stephen Withrow

Stephen Withrow brings over four decades of experience in training, development, and consulting across a broad spectrum of technologies, including Python, Java, Web Development, Oracle, C, and C++. His extensive background includes the design and implementation of business-critical solutions on client/server, web, and enterprise platforms. He holds a degree in Computer Science and Physics from Florida State University.

Stephen has provided training for a wide array of organizations, including the Department of Defense, Home Depot, CVS, Bank of New York, Merrill Lynch, IBM, and UPS, delivering high-impact instruction to professionals at every level of technical proficiency.

As a trainer, Stephen is widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise, engaging teaching style, and ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, practical instruction. Students consistently describe him as patient, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable, often calling him the best technical instructor they've ever had. He is praised for his real-world examples, kindness, and attentiveness to students' needs.

Stephen creates a positive, encouraging learning environment where participation is welcomed and questions are thoroughly addressed. His ability to adapt to varying experience levels while maintaining a structured and effective course flow sets him apart. Whether teaching beginning HTML or advanced Oracle development, Stephen equips students with the skills, confidence, and insights to apply their knowledge immediately in the workplace.