🔥 Developer Foundation · 1Z0-149

Oracle Database
Program with PL/SQL (1Z0-149)

Master Oracle's powerful procedural extension to SQL. Learn to write robust PL/SQL blocks, cursors, procedures, functions, packages and triggers — the essential skill set for database-centric application development.

PL/SQL Fundamentals Cursors & Exceptions Procedures & Functions Packages Triggers Developer Foundation

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PL/SQL FundamentalsVariables, control structures & loops

Cursors & ExceptionsExplicit cursors & error handling

Procedures, Functions & PackagesReusable, modular PL/SQL code

Dynamic SQL & TriggersNative dynamic SQL & DDL triggers

Exam Questions

Minutes Duration

66%

Passing Score

Online

Proctored Exam

Why It's Trending

The Core Skill Behind Every Oracle Application

PL/SQL powers business logic inside Oracle databases across banking, ERP and enterprise applications — making it one of the most enduring and in-demand developer skills.

Trending

75%

Of Oracle Apps Use PL/SQL Logic

Stored procedures, functions and triggers remain core to enterprise Oracle applications.

35K+

PL/SQL Developer Job Openings

PL/SQL development remains a consistently high-demand skill for database developers.

Trending

Foundation

Gateway to Advanced Oracle Dev

1Z0-149 builds the procedural programming foundation for advanced Oracle development tracks.

+18%

Faster Career Progression

Developers with strong PL/SQL skills move into senior and architect roles faster.

Course Content

Complete Oracle PL/SQL Curriculum

Click any module to expand and explore the topics covered in detail.

Declaring PL/SQL Variables

3 Topics

Recognize valid and invalid identifiers

List the uses of variables, declare and initialize variables, use bind variables

List and describe various data types using the %TYPE and %ROWTYPE attributes

Writing Executable Statements

15 Topics

Identify lexical units in a PL/SQL block

Use built-in SQL functions in PL/SQL and sequences in PL/SQL expressions

Describe when implicit conversions take place and when explicit conversions have to be dealt with

Write nested blocks and qualify variables with labels

Write readable code with appropriate indentation

Create PL/SQL executable blocks using DML and transaction control statements

Make use of the INTO clause to hold the values returned by a SQL statement

Identify the uses and types of control structures (IF, CASE statements and expr)

Construct and identify loop statements

Use EXIT and CONTINUE statements inside loops

Create user-defined PL/SQL records

Create a record with the %ROWTYPE attribute

Create an INDEX BY table and INDEX BY table of records

Describe the differences among records, collections, and collections of records

Initialize collections and records

Using Explicit Cursors

18 Topics

Distinguish between implicit and explicit cursors and use SQL cursor attributes

Declare and control explicit cursors, use simple loops and cursor FOR loops to fetch data

Declare and use cursors with parameters

Lock rows with the FOR UPDATE clause and reference the current row with the WHERE CURRENT OF clause

Define PL/SQL exceptions

Recognize unhandled exceptions

Handle different types of exceptions (internally defined exceptions, predefined exceptions and user-defined exceptions)

Propagate exceptions

Differentiate between anonymous blocks and subprograms

Create a simple procedure and invoke it from an anonymous block

Identify benefits of subprograms

Create a procedure with parameters

Use named notation

Work with procedures (create, invoke and remove procedures)

Handle exceptions in procedures and display a procedure's information

Differentiate between a procedure and a function

Describe the uses of functions

Work with functions (create, invoke and remove functions)

Packages

6 Topics

Identify the benefits and the components of packages

Work with packages (create package specification and body, invoke package subprograms, remove a package and display package information)

Overload package subprograms and use forward declarations

Use package types and variables

Use packaged constants and functions in SQL

Use ACCESSIBLE BY to restrict access to package subprograms

Using Dynamic SQL

12 Topics

Describe the execution flow of SQL statements

Use Native Dynamic SQL (NDS)

Bind PL/SQL types in SQL statements

Create standard constants and exceptions

Write and call local subprograms

Control the run-time privileges of a subprogram

Perform autonomous transactions

Use NOCOPY hint, PARALLEL ENABLE hint and DETERMINISTIC clause

Use bulk binding and the RETURNING clause with DML

Create triggers on DDL statements

Create triggers on system events

Describe different types of triggers and their uses

Using the PL/SQL Compiler

3 Topics

Describe the PL/SQL compiler and features

Use the PL/SQL compiler initialization parameters

Use the PL/SQL compile time warnings

Managing PL/SQL Code

4 Topics

Describe and use conditional compilation

Code-based access control: granting roles to program units

Whitelist code access with the ACCESSIBLE BY clause

Mark code as deprecated

Managing Dependencies

1 Topics

Track and manage procedural dependencies

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the 1Z0-149 exam?

Developers, students and database professionals who want to validate their PL/SQL programming skills for building Oracle database applications.

Do I need prior SQL experience?

Basic SQL knowledge is recommended, as PL/SQL builds directly on SQL concepts such as DML, transactions and queries.

Is the 1Z0-149 exam proctored?

Yes. The exam is delivered as a proctored online exam, monitored to validate candidate identity and exam integrity.

What topics carry the most weight in this exam?

Writing executable statements, explicit cursors, exception handling, procedures, functions and packages form the bulk of the exam.

What can I pursue after 1Z0-149?

This certification builds a strong foundation for advanced Oracle Database SQL, Database Administration and application development certifications.

How is the exam scored?

The exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes, with a passing score of 66%.

Oracle Database
Program with PL/SQL (1Z0-149)

The Core Skill Behind Every Oracle Application

A Standalone Foundation for Oracle Developers

Exam 1Z0-149: Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL

Complete Oracle PL/SQL Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Programming with Oracle PL/SQL Today

Oracle DatabaseProgram with PL/SQL (1Z0-149)

The Core Skill Behind Every Oracle Application

A Standalone Foundation for Oracle Developers

Exam 1Z0-149: Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL

Complete Oracle PL/SQL Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Programming with Oracle PL/SQL Today

Oracle Database
Program with PL/SQL (1Z0-149)