Oracle SQL for beginners (Udemy.com)
Learn how to query and manage data in the Oracle Database Using SQL. Practical, concept-building examples and quizzes.
Created by: A Data Guru platform
Last updated November 2016
What you will learn
- Understand the different components of an Oracle Database and how it works
- Connect to an Oracle Database and run queries from different tools or from a file
- Write basic queries involving Select, where, group by and other constructs
- Write complex queries involving multiple tables, joins, subqueries and other techniques
- Manage data using DML (insert, delete, update) and transaction control statements
- Answer most of the frequently asked questions that are asked in interviews :)
How it compares
Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in SQL on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 13% of them
- Reviews133#329 of 389 by number of reviews
- Length8.3 hourslonger than 61% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2016earlier than 92% of them
Course Description
Course Summary
This introductory course teaches you how to work with data in your Oracle Database using Oracle's proprietary SQL language. It starts with the basic overview of what SQL is all about and then covers basic queries and common things you might be expected to do on a job. We then proceed to learn complex queries and data management such as inserting/updating/deleting data.
All the SQL examples and the power point slides are available for download and there are a few exercises/queries at the end of each chapter for you to test your understanding. I'll try and add more each week. At the end of the course, we also discuss some of the frequently asked questions in Oracle SQL to assess our understanding of the course and various topics and to understand some of the frequently asked interview questions.
The course should take about 2 weeks to complete, with 2-3 hours dedicated each day to go through the examples and work them out yourself.
Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
133 Reviews
A Data Guru platform
About the company :
A Data Guru (http://adata.guru) is an attempt at creating a learning community around all things data. To be job ready, learning one particular language or one skill usually is not sufficient and the same is true about data.
On a usual day, most analysts, databsae developers/engineers and data scientists work on SQL, work with BI tools, look at ETL code, use EXCEL and do much more.
Our attempt is at creating a resource that will help you be industry ready for a career in data. Stay tuned!
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Reviews
By Tharun Anantoju on 3/3/2025
I had a great learning experience with the course. However, it's worth noting that the course hasn't been updated for quite some time. Therefore, I recommend considering a more recent course for up-to-date content.
By J Baker on 8/27/2017
The instructor does not always explain how he gets to various screens and he goes too fast. Also, with things are loading in the beginning, he could edit the wait out.
By Mickey Gibson on 6/27/2017
It's filled in a lot of blanks for me as an OJT-taught SQL user trying to get past beginner level, but I feel there are some elemental things I haven't seen explained yet. However, I like the instructor's pace and method a lot and I'm inclined to have faith in the course.
By Fabrice Joseph on 3/30/2017
Je comprens bien le principe et la methode utilisé jusqu'ici. Mon seul souci pour le moment c'est l'accent vu que l'anglais c'est pas vraiment mon fort.
By Vojtech Cermak on 11/8/2016
Very easy to follow examples, great way to learn basics about SQL. Logically structured and interesting. Would recommend to anyone who is trying to learn SQL, having not worked with it in the past, or only having used it on a few occasions. Taking away 1/2 star because it is a little outdated now (not including cdb vs. pdb) which is inconvenient e.g. when trying to follow SQLPlus commands, and also because there seem to be issues with the image installation (quite honestly, it is a lot easier to just download oracle and SQL developer). Over all, my first course at Udemy , and I would definitely recommend it to friends or colleagues.
By Sharmistha.Roy@Gmail.Com Roy on 1/1/2016
This is a good course for both beginners and anyone who wishes to brush up on their SQL skills. There are multiple examples and exercises to be done as part of the exercise. Overall a great learning opportunity.
By Mary Meyang on 4/9/2015
I took this course in preparation for my OBIEE training and I think it was just what I needed. Well explained and the exercises help crystalize the infromation. The instructor is very responsive and will answers your questions promptly. My only problem was some video quality was not very clear (but legible enough to see). Overall a great course at an affordable price.
By V Bhupatiraju on 2/11/2015
Really learned a lot going through the videos and practicing the exercises. The course is well designed and the instructor's explanation with examples is simply superb!
By Sandeep Tanjore on 11/16/2014
This was really a very nice course and learnt a lot from this course. I thought I knew a lot about SQL but was humbled when I learnt new pointers in this course considering that it's just Oracle SQL for beginners. I must also add that the instructor takes personal interest if you have any query. He will make sure that he gets back to you with a resolution. At least that's what I have found so far and hope Rajesh keeps up with this kind of service besides adding Advanced SQL and Informatica course in future.
By Trina on 5/29/2014
This course is a great intro to SQL for those wishing to learn SQL. It took me about 2 weeks to complete the course at my own pace. I usually went through half a section each day. I would say the hardest part is just setting up your disk image in the beginning. I chose the VM option out of the three options available. I learn best by doing, so I really needed to write my own queries, and would recommend the same option for those who learn by doing. I also recommend doing the query exercises because having to write your own queries will reinforce what you watch. You will build on what you learn so I recommend watching the videos in sequence. For most videos, the instructor has some overview slides that are really helpful. They give the generic syntax for the queries you will learn in that video and examples of occasions that you might use those queries. The overview slides may also include common errors in using those particular queries. In the videos, the instructor goes over how to write those queries, as well as provide explanations for the why's, and where applicable, makes connections between concepts (e.g. what is the difference between a join and set operator). He is very responsive, if you happen to have questions or run into issues.
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Overall Score : 84 / 100






