Course Overview
This course is designed to build the learner’s confidence in working with Oracle Database,
Oracle APEX, and the full workflow of creating business applications. The course moves from environment understanding and
database preparation to page development, validations, reporting, security, and final project implementation.
- Understand Oracle APEX architecture and development environment.
- Work with Oracle Database objects required for APEX applications.
- Build forms, reports, interactive pages, and dashboards.
- Apply validations, business rules, and application processes.
- Manage authentication, authorization, and secure design concepts.
- Develop a complete final application using a structured approach.
Training Model
- 30% Conceptual Foundation for clarity and structure.
- 70% Practical Work with guided exercises and real implementation.
- Daily Build-Up where each session adds new functionality.
- Project-Based Delivery to simulate real work scenarios.
- Professional Terminology suitable for formal training environments.
Detailed 9-Day Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to Oracle APEX & Development Environment
Build the learner’s initial understanding of Oracle APEX, how it fits within the Oracle ecosystem, and how developers navigate the core environment.
Foundation
Topics Covered
- What is Oracle APEX and why organizations use it
- Oracle Database, APEX, and ORDS relationship
- Low-code development concepts
- Overview of App Builder, SQL Workshop, Team Development, Workspace Administration
- Understanding workspaces, applications, pages, and components
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Log in to Oracle APEX environment
- Explore the main menus and development interface
- Open a sample application and inspect its structure
- Outcome: Trainee understands the platform and how development is organized
Day 2
Database Fundamentals for Oracle APEX Developers
Establish the database concepts required to design and support Oracle APEX applications effectively.
Database Core
Topics Covered
- Tables, columns, data types, primary keys, foreign keys
- Basic normalization concepts
- Core SQL operations: CREATE, INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Using SQL Workshop, Object Browser, SQL Commands, and SQL Scripts
- Designing application-ready schema structures
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Create sample tables such as Departments, Employees, Requests
- Insert and query test data
- Practice basic SQL operations in the APEX environment
- Outcome: Trainee can prepare database objects for an APEX application
Day 3
Building the First Application from Database Objects
Transform database tables into a functional application using Oracle APEX application creation features.
App Creation
Topics Covered
- Creating an application from existing tables
- Understanding reports, forms, interactive reports, and interactive grids
- Generated CRUD pages and how APEX builds them
- Navigation flow and session basics
- Initial page modification after generation
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Build a simple management application from prepared tables
- Run the application and test create, edit, and delete operations
- Adjust labels, menus, and page names
- Outcome: Trainee builds and runs a complete starter application
Day 4
Page Design, Form Controls, and User Experience
Focus on the design of pages and forms to make applications organized, user-friendly, and practical.
UI / UX
Topics Covered
- Regions, items, buttons, and page layout concepts
- Text fields, text areas, date pickers, select lists, popup LOVs
- List of Values (LOVs) and foreign-key-driven selection
- Dynamic Actions and responsive interaction
- Organizing forms for professional usability
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Build a professional data entry form
- Use LOVs linked to related tables
- Add simple dynamic behavior to page elements
- Outcome: Trainee can design practical and well-structured forms
Day 5
Reports, Search, Filtering, and Dashboards
Develop reporting pages and management dashboards to support monitoring, review, and decision-making.
Reporting
Topics Covered
- Classic Reports vs Interactive Reports
- Search, filter, sort, highlight, control break
- Cards, KPIs, and chart regions
- Using SQL queries in report sources
- Building dashboard-style summary pages
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Create operational reports from existing tables
- Build a dashboard with counters and charts
- Test filtering and reporting features
- Outcome: Trainee can create useful reports and dashboards for management use
Day 6
Validations, Processes, and Business Logic
Introduce rules that control data entry, automate behavior, and reflect business requirements inside the application.
Logic Layer
Topics Covered
- Types of validations and when to use them
- Required checks, format rules, SQL-based validations
- Computations, branches, processes, and conditions
- Server-side logic execution
- Designing professional success and error messages
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Prevent invalid or duplicate data entry
- Add post-submit processing logic
- Apply business rules to forms and workflows
- Outcome: Trainee can enforce real business rules in Oracle APEX pages
Day 7
Security, Authentication, and Authorization
Establish the security concepts required for enterprise-grade APEX applications.
Security
Topics Covered
- Authentication schemes and application access control
- Authorization schemes and role-based access
- Protecting pages, buttons, and regions
- Session management basics
- Security best practices for enterprise applications
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Create roles such as Admin, Supervisor, Data Entry, Viewer
- Restrict access to selected pages and controls
- Test conditional visibility and security behavior
- Outcome: Trainee understands how to secure applications and control access
Day 8
Advanced Features and Enterprise Application Structure
Move into more advanced APEX development features and organize the application as a professional project.
Advanced Build
Topics Covered
- Master-Detail pages and modular page design
- File upload and attachments
- Modal dialogs and reusable shared components
- Navigation menus, breadcrumbs, and naming conventions
- Planning modules for a full enterprise application
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Build advanced pages into the main project
- Add attachments and linked records
- Organize application structure for maintainability
- Outcome: Trainee can scale a project beyond simple forms and reports
Day 9
Final Project, Review, and Presentation
Consolidate all learned concepts into a final working application and review the complete workflow from design to delivery.
Final Project
Topics Covered
- Review of key concepts from the full course
- Application improvement and finishing touches
- Professional presentation of a final Oracle APEX application
- Common mistakes and recommended best practices
- Project feedback and discussion
Hands-On & Daily Outcome
- Complete a final project such as Personnel Management, Requests, Assets, or Permits
- Present the application and explain the components used
- Validate forms, reports, dashboard, and security logic
- Outcome: Trainee completes and demonstrates a structured Oracle APEX application
Suggested Final Project Ideas
- Personnel Management System
- Vehicle Tracking and Assignment System
- Permit Request and Approval System
- Assets and Inventory Tracking System
- Internal Request Management System
- Daily Task and Activity Monitoring System