Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Course Summary

The Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification is the industry-standard credential for experienced Oracle database administrators. This training builds on the foundational knowledge gained at the OCA level and provides a deep dive into complex database tasks such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, resource management, multitenant configuration, and security.

With hands-on labs, real-world use cases, and preparation for the official Oracle exam, this program equips learners with the advanced capabilities needed to manage enterprise-scale Oracle databases effectively and securely.


Why Choose This Course

Oracle OCP is one of the most respected and in-demand certifications for database administrators worldwide. This training helps you:

  • Advance beyond basic administration into high-availability, scalable Oracle database management

  • Learn to configure, optimize, protect, and troubleshoot complex Oracle environments

  • Build real-world readiness for 24/7 production systems and disaster recovery scenarios

  • Prepare thoroughly for the Oracle OCP certification exam using structured, exam-aligned content

  • Gain mentorship from Oracle experts with extensive project and implementation experience


Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for:

  • Certified OCA DBAs ready to move up to the professional level

  • Working Oracle administrators managing large or mission-critical databases

  • System engineers, consultants, or IT managers supporting Oracle backends

  • Professionals preparing for the Oracle OCP certification exam

  • Organizations developing internal DBA talent for enterprise database operations


Skills You Will Gain

  • Administering multitenant architecture (CDBs/PDBs)

  • Performing automated and manual backups, cloning, and point-in-time recovery using RMAN

  • Configuring Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery and high availability

  • Managing users, privileges, auditing, and database encryption

  • Monitoring and tuning SQL queries and memory usage for performance optimization

  • Using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and command-line tools for full lifecycle DBA tasks


Career Benefits

After completing this course, you will:

  • Be prepared to pass the Oracle OCP certification exam, unlocking global recognition

  • Qualify for high-value roles such as Senior DBA, Database Architect, or Database Engineer

  • Be capable of handling complex, production-grade database systems across industries

  • Strengthen your qualifications for cloud migrations, high availability, and disaster recovery projects

  • Build a future-ready foundation for upgrading to Oracle 19c, 21c, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certifications


Move Beyond the Basics—Become a Certified Oracle Professional

Oracle databases power the world’s most critical applications. With OCP certification, you gain the skills and credibility to lead in enterprise data environments.

Syllabus

Modules

Chapter 1 Using Oracle ASM

Chapter 2 Performing Oracle User-Managed Backups

Chapter 3 Performing Oracle User-Managed Database Recoveries

Chapter 4 Configuring and Backing Up Using RMAN

Chapter 5 Using the RMAN Recovery Catalog

Chapter 6 Recovering Databases with RMAN

Chapter 7 Reporting, Monitoring, and Tuning with RMAN

Chapter 8 Performing Oracle Advanced Recovery

Chapter 9 Understanding Flashback Technology

Chapter 10 Diagnosing the Database and Managing Performance

Chapter 11 Managing Database Resources

Chapter 12 Using the Scheduler to Automate Tasks

Chapter 13 Implementing Globalization Support