Oracle PL/SQL Developer Training
Master Oracle PL/SQL programming with ASAI's practical training program. Learn stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, cursors, exception handling, dynamic SQL, and database automation through hands-on exercises and real-world projects. Build database development skills for Oracle PL/SQL Developer, Application Support, and Database Programming roles.
Course Overview
Oracle PL/SQL Developer Training at Atmasamman School of AI (ASAI) is a practical database programming program designed to help students move beyond SQL queries and develop application-oriented database logic. The course covers PL/SQL programming fundamentals, variables, conditional statements, loops, cursors, exceptions, procedures, functions, packages, triggers, collections, and dynamic SQL. Learners will practice writing, testing, debugging, and improving Oracle PL/SQL programs through practical exercises and realistic business scenarios. Advanced modules introduce bulk processing, transaction management, reusable program units, and performance fundamentals. The program focuses on database programming skills used in application development, database support, and enterprise business systems. Course Duration: 3 Months (Proposed) Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced Core Technologies: Oracle Database, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Developer, Stored Procedures, Functions, Packages, and Triggers Learn PL/SQL. Master Database Programming. Build Your IT Career with ASAI.
Why Learn This Course?
SQL is essential for retrieving and managing data, but many business applications require additional programming logic to process transactions, validate information, and automate database operations. Oracle PL/SQL enables developers to combine SQL statements with procedural programming features such as variables, conditions, loops, procedures, functions, and exception handling. Learning PL/SQL helps you understand how Oracle-based applications implement and maintain database-side business logic. It is valuable for developers and support professionals who work with enterprise databases, financial applications, transaction processing systems, and database-driven software. This course helps learners progress from writing SQL queries to building structured, reusable, and maintainable database programs.
Skills & Technologies Covered
Course Highlights
Curriculum
1. Module 1: Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL
- SQL vs PL/SQL
- Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL architecture
- Benefits and applications of PL/SQL
- Installing and configuring Oracle SQL Developer
- Structure of a PL/SQL block
- DECLARE, BEGIN, EXCEPTION, and END
- Anonymous PL/SQL blocks
- DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE
- Writing and executing the first PL/SQL program
2. Module 2: PL/SQL Variables and Data Types
- Declaring variables and constants
- PL/SQL scalar data types
- NUMBER, VARCHAR2, CHAR, DATE, and BOOLEAN
- Variable initialization and assignment
- Scope and lifetime of variables
- %TYPE and %ROWTYPE
- SQL statements inside PL/SQL blocks
- SELECT INTO statements
- Working with NULL values
- Practical variable and data retrieval exercises
3. Module 3: Conditional Statements and Loops
- IF and ELSE statements
- ELSIF and nested conditions
- CASE statements and expressions
- Basic LOOP statements
- WHILE loops
- FOR loops
- EXIT and EXIT WHEN
- CONTINUE statements
- Nested loops
- Practical business logic exercises
4. Module 4: Cursors and Database Record Processing
- Understanding Oracle cursors
- Implicit cursors
- Explicit cursors
- Cursor declaration and usage
- OPEN, FETCH, and CLOSE
- Cursor FOR loops
- Parameterized cursors
- Cursor attributes
- PL/SQL records
- Record processing exercises
5. Module 5: Exception Handling and Transactions
- Introduction to PL/SQL exceptions
- Predefined exceptions
- NO_DATA_FOUND and TOO_MANY_ROWS
- ZERO_DIVIDE and VALUE_ERROR
- User-defined exceptions
- RAISE and RAISE_APPLICATION_ERROR
- SQLCODE and SQLERRM
- Exception propagation
- COMMIT, ROLLBACK, and SAVEPOINT
- Transaction processing exercises
6. Module 6: Stored Procedures
- Introduction to stored procedures
- CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE
- Procedure syntax and structure
- IN parameters
- OUT parameters
- IN OUT parameters
- Calling stored procedures
- Procedures with SQL and PL/SQL statements
- Procedure dependencies and compilation
- Basic procedure troubleshooting
- Practical stored procedure assignments
7. Module 7: Stored Functions
- Introduction to stored functions
- Procedures vs functions
- CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION
- Function parameters and return values
- Calling functions from PL/SQL
- Using eligible functions in SQL queries
- Restrictions and side effects of SQL-callable functions
- Function exception handling
- Reusable business calculations
- Practical stored function assignments
8. Module 8: Database Triggers
- Introduction to database triggers
- BEFORE and AFTER DML triggers
- Row-level and statement-level triggers
- INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE triggers
- OLD and NEW pseudorecords
- Trigger conditions
- Business validation using triggers
- Auditing fundamentals
- Mutating table errors
- Trigger debugging and best practices
- Practical trigger development
9. Module 9: PL/SQL Packages and Modular Programming
- Introduction to PL/SQL packages
- Package specification
- Package body
- Public and private program units
- Package variables and constants
- Overloaded procedures and functions
- Package initialization
- Reusable business logic
- Package compilation and dependencies
- Modular PL/SQL development exercises
10. Module 10: Collections and Bulk Processing
- Introduction to PL/SQL collections
- Associative arrays
- Nested tables
- VARRAYs
- Collection methods
- Working with collections in programs
- BULK COLLECT
- FORALL
- Bulk exception handling fundamentals
- Row-by-row vs bulk processing
- Practical bulk data processing exercises
11. Module 11: Dynamic SQL, Debugging and Performance
- Introduction to dynamic SQL
- EXECUTE IMMEDIATE
- Dynamic SQL with bind variables
- Security risks of unsafe dynamic SQL
- SQL injection prevention fundamentals
- DBMS_SQL overview
- PL/SQL compilation errors
- Debugging with DBMS_OUTPUT
- Exception logging and troubleshooting
- Performance fundamentals
- Database object dependencies
- Introduction to profiling and optimization
12. Module 12: Real-World Projects and Interview Preparation
- Database business logic design
- Stored procedure development
- Function development
- Package-based application structure
- Database trigger implementation
- Exception handling and audit logging
- Transaction processing scenarios
- Bulk data processing exercises
- Oracle PL/SQL debugging challenges
- Practical SQL and PL/SQL interview questions
- Final project demonstration
- Practical knowledge assessment
Practical Projects
Learning Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Meet Your Trainer
Pankaj Sharma
Oracle SQL & PL/SQL Technical Trainer
Learn Oracle PL/SQL programming through practical, industry-oriented training at Atmasamman School of AI (ASAI). The training focuses on stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, database transactions, exception handling, and real-world Oracle application scenarios. Through guided programming exercises, debugging practice, and project-based learning, students develop database development skills and strengthen their technical problem-solving abilities.
Why Choose ASAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Course?
The proposed course duration is 3 months, covering PL/SQL programming fundamentals, procedures, functions, triggers, packages, advanced concepts, and projects.
What is Oracle PL/SQL?
PL/SQL is Oracle's procedural programming extension to SQL. It allows developers to use variables, conditions, loops, procedures, functions, and other programming features with Oracle Database.
What is the difference between SQL and PL/SQL?
SQL is used to query and manage database data, while PL/SQL adds procedural programming capabilities for implementing database-side business logic.
Can beginners join this course?
Students should ideally have basic Oracle SQL knowledge before joining. PL/SQL fundamentals are taught from the beginning.
Do I need previous programming experience?
Previous programming experience is helpful but not mandatory. Basic SQL knowledge is the recommended prerequisite.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn PL/SQL blocks, variables, loops, cursors, exception handling, procedures, functions, packages, triggers, collections, dynamic SQL, and debugging.
Will I learn stored procedures and functions?
Yes. The course includes creating, executing, debugging, and maintaining Oracle stored procedures and functions.
Does the course include database triggers?
Yes. Students will learn DML triggers, row-level and statement-level triggers, and practical validation scenarios.
What are PL/SQL packages?
Packages are Oracle database objects that group related procedures, functions, types, variables, and other program components for modular development.
Will I work on practical projects?
The proposed curriculum includes banking transactions, student enrollment, payroll processing, order management, error logging, and bulk data processing projects.
Does the course cover advanced PL/SQL?
Yes. The syllabus introduces collections, BULK COLLECT, FORALL, dynamic SQL, debugging, and performance fundamentals.
Is this course suitable for BCA, BSc, BTech, and MCA students?
Yes. Students with foundational SQL knowledge can learn PL/SQL irrespective of their specific technical degree.
Can Application Support Engineers learn PL/SQL?
Yes. PL/SQL is useful for understanding, investigating, and troubleshooting Oracle-based business applications.
What career opportunities are available?
PL/SQL skills are relevant to Oracle PL/SQL Developer, Database Developer, Application Support, and Database Support roles. Eligibility varies by employer.
Does ASAI provide interview preparation?
The proposed course includes practical assignments, PL/SQL coding exercises, debugging scenarios, and interview-oriented questions.
What is the course fee?
Please contact ASAI for the current fee and enrollment details.
Will I receive a certificate?
Please contact ASAI for the applicable course completion and certificate requirements.
Does completing this course guarantee a job?
No. The course focuses on technical skill development and career preparation. Employment depends on individual skills, qualifications, and hiring requirements.
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