PL/SQL by Example – Beginner to Advanced PL/SQL Course Syllabus

This comprehensive PL/SQL course is designed to take you from beginner to advanced level with hands-on examples and real-world applications. The curriculum spans approximately 12 hours of content, structured into six focused modules that progressively build your skills in Oracle's procedural language. Each module combines theory with practical exercises, ensuring you gain confidence in writing efficient, reusable PL/SQL code. Lifetime access allows you to learn at your own pace and revisit materials as needed.

Module 1: Introduction to PL/SQL

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Overview of PL/SQL and its advantages over SQL
• Setting up the development environment
• Basic syntax and structure of PL/SQL blocks
• Writing and executing simple PL/SQL programs

Module 2: Variables and Data Types

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Declaring and initializing variables
• Understanding different data types in PL/SQL
• Working with constants and literals
• Scope and visibility of variables in blocks

Module 3: Control Structures

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Using conditional statements (IF, CASE)
• Implementing loops (LOOP, FOR, WHILE)
• Handling exceptions and errors
• Best practices for structured code flow

Module 4: Cursors and Records

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

• Understanding implicit and explicit cursors
• Fetching and processing cursor data
• Using records to handle multiple columns
• Cursor FOR loops and cursor attributes

Module 5: Collections and Bulk Processing

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Working with associative arrays, nested tables, and VARRAYs
• Performing bulk operations with FORALL
• Using BULK COLLECT for efficient data retrieval
• Optimizing performance with bulk processing techniques

Module 6: Dynamic SQL and Advanced Topics

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

• Constructing and executing dynamic SQL
• Using DBMS_SQL for dynamic queries
• Advanced PL/SQL features and best practices
• Code optimization and scalability strategies

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of SQL
• Familiarity with database concepts
• Access to an Oracle database environment

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Write efficient and reusable PL/SQL code
• Create and manage stored procedures, functions, and triggers
• Handle exceptions and errors for robust applications
• Process complex data using cursors, collections, and dynamic SQL
• Optimize PL/SQL code for performance and scalability