By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply advanced SQL operators, design efficient queries using views and indexes, and implement analytic and conditional functions to solve real-world business problems. Participants will learn how to restructure and aggregate data with CUBE, ROLLUP, and GROUPING SETS, as well as handle NULL values using NVL, NVL2, and COALESCE.

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Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer
This course is part of Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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Apply analytic, conditional, and ranking functions to solve business problems.
Use CUBE, ROLLUP, and GROUPING SETS for multidimensional data analysis.
Design optimized queries with views, indexes, and NVL/CASE/DECODE functions.
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This module introduces learners to the foundational building blocks of Oracle SQL queries with a focus on data structuring and advanced operators. Learners will explore how to simplify reporting using CUBE, UNPIVOT, and GROUPING SETS, along with optimizing performance through views and indexes. By the end of this module, learners will confidently analyze and manipulate datasets using grouping, summarization, and retrieval optimization techniques that are essential in real-world business intelligence and database management.
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This module emphasizes the practical application of SQL’s conditional and analytic functions to solve complex business problems. Learners will practice building logic-driven queries using CASE and DECODE, handle NULL values with NVL, NVL2, and COALESCE, and apply advanced ranking and partitioning with analytic functions such as ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK, and NTILE. By mastering these techniques, learners will be able to design dynamic, business-ready SQL queries that provide actionable insights and robust reporting solutions.
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