Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)

Course Summary
The Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) credential is the entry-level certification that validates core skills in Oracle database management, SQL, and foundational DBA tasks. This course is designed to prepare aspiring database professionals for success in Oracle environments by teaching the essentials of structured query language (SQL), database architecture, data management, and basic administrative functions.
Covering both SQL fundamentals and Oracle Database administration, this program aligns with the two required certification exams and provides the hands-on experience necessary for enterprise data roles.
Why Choose This Course
OCA is the most recognized starting point for Oracle professionals across the globe. This course enables you to:
Develop a strong foundation in relational databases and SQL using Oracle
Understand Oracle database architecture, components, and operational workflow
Prepare confidently for the OCA exams (1Z0-071 and 1Z0-082) with instructor-led guidance
Gain real-world experience through practical labs and administrative exercises
Begin a career track that leads to OCP (Professional) and OCI certifications
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring Oracle DBAs and junior database administrators
Students and graduates in computer science, IT, or engineering
Software developers and analysts looking to manage Oracle backends
Professionals preparing for the Oracle OCA certification exams
IT teams seeking to build in-house Oracle database management skills
Skills You Will Gain
Writing and executing SQL statements to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze data
Managing users, privileges, schemas, and database objects
Understanding Oracle database storage, architecture, and background processes
Performing basic backup, restore, and recovery using RMAN
Setting up database environments, managing tablespaces, and monitoring health
Applying best practices for data integrity, normalization, and security
Career Benefits
After completing this course, you will:
Be prepared to earn the Oracle Certified Associate credential
Qualify for roles such as Junior DBA, SQL Developer, Database Analyst, or Application Support Engineer
Build the foundation for progressing to Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and beyond
Gain technical credibility in finance, telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, and government sectors
Improve your résumé with a globally respected Oracle certification
Start Your Oracle Career with the Right Certification
Oracle powers some of the world’s most critical data systems. The OCA certification opens the door to a rewarding career in database management, data engineering, and cloud computing.
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Syllabus
Modules
Linux Essentials
Installing Oracle Linux
Understanding System Configuration options
Managing Ksplice
Managing System Logging
Managing Users and Groups
Managing Storage Devices
Managing File Sharing
Managing Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Oracle Linux
Covered in UNIX and Linux Essentials
Describing Oracle Linux Concepts
Understanding and Configuring the Linux Boot Process and Service Administration
Managing Filesystems and Swap on Oracle Linux
Managing the Network Configuration
Using OpenSSH
Managing Linux Security
Managing Oracle on Oracle