training is a comprehensive training program designed for professionals who want to master PL/SQL, Oracle’s powerful procedural programming language. This course goes beyond basic SQL by introducing participants to the world of procedural logic, automation, data integrity control, and performance optimization within Oracle databases.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to design scalable, maintainable, and secure database programs that run efficiently in real-world, enterprise-level systems.
| Requirement | Explanation |
|---|---|
| SQL Fundamentals | Familiarity with SQL commands like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE |
| Relational Database Concepts | Understanding tables, data types, relationships, and constraints |
| Oracle SQL Developer (Recommended) | Prior use is helpful but not mandatory for this course |
| Audience | Description |
|---|---|
| Database Developers | Professionals building PL/SQL-based applications on Oracle databases |
| Application Developers | Those integrating PL/SQL logic into enterprise software solutions |
| IT Professionals | Anyone managing Oracle systems or aiming to automate database workflows |
| SQL-Skilled Individuals | SQL users ready to elevate their database skills with procedural power |
By the end of this training, you will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Understand the limitations of standard SQL and the advantages of PL/SQL
Develop anonymous blocks and manage variable scope
Use SQL inside PL/SQL for powerful database interaction
Control logic flow with conditionals and loops
Implement robust error-handling systems
Write reusable and modular subprograms (procedures/functions)
Use packages, triggers, and dynamic SQL to build complex applications
Debug and optimize PL/SQL code for maximum performance
What is PL/SQL and why is it superior to plain SQL?
Understanding the runtime architecture of Oracle PL/SQL
Block structure: DECLARE → BEGIN → EXCEPTION → END
Benefits of using PL/SQL: security, maintainability, performance
Declaring variables: VARCHAR2, NUMBER, BOOLEAN
Using %TYPE and %ROWTYPE for flexible data types
Working with composite data types: RECORD, TABLE, VARRAY
Understanding scope: global vs local variables in blocks
PL/SQL syntax and lexical units
Writing clean, readable, and modular code
Standards for naming, formatting, and commenting
Embedding SELECT INTO, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
Managing implicit and explicit cursors
Using cursor attributes: %FOUND, %NOTFOUND, %ROWCOUNT
Avoiding name conflicts and managing variable bindings
Conditional logic: IF, ELSIF, CASE statements
Looping structures: BASIC LOOP, WHILE, FOR
Nested and labeled loops with proper scope management
Use cases for each loop type with real-world examples
Predefined Oracle exceptions: NO_DATA_FOUND, TOO_MANY_ROWS
User-defined exceptions for custom logic
Using RAISE and RAISE_APPLICATION_ERROR
Logging and documenting errors for maintainability
Key differences between procedures and functions
Parameter types: IN, OUT, IN OUT
Returning values from functions
Designing reusable components with clean modular code
Creating and using PACKAGE structures (spec and body)
Writing triggers: BEFORE, AFTER, INSTEAD OF
Using EXECUTE IMMEDIATE for dynamic SQL
Creating flexible, parameter-driven logic at runtime
Step-by-step debugging with Oracle SQL Developer
Managing code dependencies and recompilation
Using BULK COLLECT, FORALL, and compiler warnings
Profiling and testing PL/SQL programs for scalability
Join our public courses in our Istanbul, London and Ankara facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.