Our Oracle SQL course provides you with a clear, practical pathway to work confidently with databases. You’ll explore how to query and organise information, create structured code, and manage data effectively, giving you the skills to support better decision-making and improve the efficiency of business operations.
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Oracle SQL
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Course overview
Strengthen your Oracle SQL expertise to improve database performance
Learn the core techniques needed to work confidently with Oracle SQL in real-world settings. You’ll progress from writing SELECT statements and joins to applying subqueries, set operators and functions. The course also explores creating and managing tables, views and indexes, equipping you to improve reporting accuracy and optimise database performance.
Learning objectives
- Write SQL statements to query and manipulate data
- Combine datasets using different join techniques
- Apply functions for calculations and data formatting
- Create and manage tables, views and database objects
- Use subqueries and inline views for complex queries
- Merge results effectively with set operations
- Control sequences, indexes and synonyms for efficiency
What you’ll learn
This three-day Oracle SQL course provides a solid grounding in database programming. You’ll learn how to write queries, combine data with joins, and apply functions for analysis. The course also covers subqueries, transactions and optimisation techniques, giving you the skills to manage and structure Oracle databases effectively.
Working with SQL parameters
Learn how SQL parameters make your scripts more dynamic and reusable. You’ll see how to accept user input, define and undefine variables, and incorporate substitution parameters. These skills help you design SQL statements that adapt to different situations, making your queries more versatile and efficient.
Advanced subqueries
Move beyond the basics by mastering advanced subquery techniques. You’ll explore inline views, correlated subqueries and multi-column queries, as well as strategies for filtering with ANY, ALL and SOME. These approaches enable you to break down complex logic, improve readability, and build queries that deliver highly targeted results.
Transaction control
Understand how to manage data changes safely and effectively. You’ll learn when to commit updates permanently, how to roll back changes if something goes wrong, and how to use savepoints to manage work in stages. These transaction techniques give you complete control over data reliability in Oracle SQL.
Indexes, views and performance
Discover how to optimise database performance with the right structures. You’ll learn how to create and manage indexes, develop views that simplify complex queries, and maintain them effectively. These features not only improve query speed but also help you organise and present data more clearly across Oracle environments.
What’s included
- Three-days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
Key facts
Ideal for
Perfect for those working with Oracle databases, from beginners to professionals wanting to refresh SQL skills and gain confidence in querying and managing data.
Prerequisites
No SQL experience required, though familiarity with databases or IT concepts is helpful. The course introduces everything needed to develop a strong Oracle SQL foundation.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
The Oracle SQL course takes you from the fundamentals through to working with tables, joins, subqueries and database objects. With live labs, you’ll build practical skills that can be applied directly to workplace scenarios, giving you the confidence to manage and query Oracle databases effectively.
What is Oracle SQL?
Oracle SQL is the standard language for working with Oracle databases. It allows you to query data, update records, and manage how information is stored and accessed. This course focuses on practical applications, helping you write efficient SQL statements that support reporting, analysis and day-to-day database management.
Will I learn to use both SQL*Plus and SQL Developer?
Yes. The course introduces both SQL*Plus and SQL Developer, giving you confidence in using each tool. You’ll learn how to connect to databases, run scripts, navigate schema objects, and take advantage of features such as query history and formatting, ensuring you’re prepared for workplace requirements.
Do we learn how to create and manage user-defined objects?
Yes. You’ll explore how to create and manage views, indexes and sequences, as well as how synonyms make database objects easier to access. These features help you tailor the behaviour of an Oracle database, giving you flexibility and efficiency in your SQL development.
Will this course help with Oracle certification exams?
Yes. The Oracle SQL course is excellent preparation for the Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals exam (1Z0-071). While certification requires additional study and practice, the course covers the core skills and knowledge areas you’ll need to approach the exam with greater confidence and understanding.
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