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Oracle PL/SQL Triggers: Design, Implement & Manage

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Coursera
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Paid Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
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2 weeks, 3 hours a week
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate
Subtitles

English, Hungarian

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Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers

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Master Oracle PL/SQL triggers and learn to automate database operations, enforce business rules, and support reliable database performance. This course guides you from the foundations of DML triggers through practical implementation and advanced dependency management in Oracle environments. You will examine trigger types, components, and firing sequences before creating and deleting INSTEAD OF, AFTER ROW, and AFTER STATEMENT triggers. You will also learn to handle system events such as logon and logoff auditing, maintain data integrity, replicate data across tables and systems, and log user activities. Designed for learners seeking specialized skills in Oracle PL/SQL trigger development, database administration, system auditing, or enterprise application development, the course emphasizes trigger-based automation rather than broad SQL concepts. You will analyze object relationships using USER_DEPENDENCIES, configure REMOTE_DEPENDENCIES_MODE, evaluate dependency modes, and apply recompilation strategies to keep PL/SQL program units valid. By the end, you will be able to design, implement, and manage robust Oracle triggers that support data integrity and system reliability.

Syllabus

Foundations of DML and Database Triggers
- This module introduces the fundamentals of triggers in Oracle PL/SQL. Learners will explore the different types of DML triggers, their components, and the sequence in which they fire. The module also covers advanced trigger types such as INSTEAD OF, AFTER ROW, and AFTER STATEMENT triggers, along with the step-by-step process for creating database triggers. By the end of this module, learners will have a strong foundation in designing and implementing various types of triggers to automate database operations and enforce business rules effectively.
Implementing and Managing Triggers
- This module focuses on the practical implementation and management of database triggers. Learners will apply triggers to real-world scenarios such as enforcing data integrity, replicating tables, and logging user activities. Advanced concepts such as managing dependencies, monitoring object relationships with USER_DEPENDENCIES, and configuring REMOTE_DEPENDENCIES_MODE are also covered. Finally, the module explores recompilation techniques and signature mode to ensure smooth execution of PL/SQL program units. By completing this module, learners will be able to implement robust trigger-based solutions and maintain system reliability.