Cyber: Oracle
Course Info
- Oracle Level I
- Oracle Level II
Course Description
What is Oracle?
Oracle is the largest vendor of database systems in the world with the largest market share for both MS-Windows and Unix based databases. Oracle is also the second largest independent software company in the world. All 10 of the world's largest Web sites- from Amazon.com to Yahoo! - use Oracle.
- Oracle Level L
Level I Course Description
Students learn to analyze complex business scenarios and create a data model, a conceptual representation of an organizations information. Students implement their database design (data model) by creating a physical database using SQL, the industry-standard database programming language. Internships may be available for students who excel in this course.
Level 2 Course Description
The PL/SQL course covers PL/SQL, a procedural language extension to SQL. Through an innovative project-based approach, students learn procedural logic constructs such as variables, constants, conditional statements and iterative controls. Students have the opportunity to sit for the second of two exams required to earn the Oracle Certified Associate certification.
Oracle Curriculum Overview
Oracle curriculum enhances the rigor and relevance of academic programs by integrating the technical subject matter and professional skills that employers are demanding and in the 21st century workplace. A strong emphasis is placed on students demonstrating employability skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, resume building and interviewing, group collaboration and project management. Students also learn and apply higher-order thinking skills that mirror the level of excellence
expected in higher education. Using the latest online learning technologies, students demonstrate valuable skills that will give them an advantage in pursuing these types of future careers and more: database administration, computer engineering, consulting, technology manager, software engineer, systems analyst, information systems manager and project management.
Career Pathway Examples for Cyber: Oracle (Database Design and Administration) students
The study of Oracle with additional post-secondary study may lead to these careers:
- Database Administrator
- Database Architect *Bright Outlook*
- Computer Programmer
Related Careers
- 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 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 667,600 new jobs. 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 computer and information technology occupations was $97,430 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760.
Class Features
- Oracle Academy Curriculum Website
- Oracle Application Express Online Database
- Oracle Developer Day VM Local Database
Professional Certification Opportunities
- Oracle Database Associate Certification - Level 2
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth - Level 1