Cyber: Oracle

Cyber: Oracle 1

Grades: 10, 11, 12 | Credit: 1 | Recommended Prerequisite: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, CS Programming or equivalent skill

Oracle 1 students learn database design and Structured Query Language (SQL) programming through hands-on computer training in data modeling and database application software, to include database concepts like conditions, loops, constants, and variables. Students gain the skills and knowledge needed to use features of database software and programming to manage and control access to data. Preparation for careers is a major component of this class.

Professional Certification Opportunity: Oracle Certified Foundations Database Exam

Cyber: Oracle 2

Grades: 11, 12 | Credit: 1 | Prerequisite: Cyber: Oracle 1

Oracle Level 2 builds on this foundation by teaching PL/SQL, a procedural language extension to SQL. Through project-based learning, students master procedural logic constructs such as variables, constants, conditional statements, and iterative controls. With a focus on employability and higher order thinking skills, this curriculum equips students with the tools needed for careers in database administration, software engineering, information systems, and more, while fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

Professional Certification Opportunity: Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Exam

Class Features

Oracle Academy Curriculum Website
Oracle Application Express Online Database
Oracle Developer Day VM Local Database

Have questions about these courses? Please contact:

Aaron King

Computer Systems Technology Teacher, HS

Career Connections

Career Pathway Examples for Cyber: Oracle students

The study of Oracle with additional post-secondary study may lead to these careers:

Database Administrator
Database Architect *Bright Outlook*
Computer Programmer
Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Security Analysts *Bright Outlook*
Software Developer

BLS Info - Check it Out

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 356,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. The median annual wage for this group was $104,420 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060.
BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.

FBLA Student Organization

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) in the world. Each year, FBLA helps more than 230,000 members in middle school, high school, and college prepare for careers in business.

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

FBLA Goals:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
Encourage and practice efficient money management
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work

For more information about FBLA visit the organization's website.