This course represents the primary knowledge gateway for entering the world of databases. It is designed to provide beginners with the essential theoretical and practical foundations required to understand how data is stored, organized, and managed. The updated 2026 program covers the standards of the 1Z0-006 exam, with a strong emphasis on enduring core concepts in data science, granting you international recognition from Oracle for your fundamental technical skills.
This course does not provide a standard attendance certificate; rather, it is an intensive training program specifically designed to qualify you to successfully pass the official exam. The course aims to build a solid foundation that paves the way toward obtaining advanced certifications in database administration and development accredited by Oracle.
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts of relational database management systems (RDBMS).
- Master data modeling concepts and the design of Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs).
- Write basic SQL queries to retrieve and update data.
- Identify different data types and the constraints applied to them.
- Understand the fundamentals of database security, including user and privilege management.
- Prepare trainees to pass the Foundations Associate exam through practical, real-world question simulations.
Detailed Training Content
Unit 1: Database Concepts
- Definition of a database and the distinction between data and information.
- Types of database models: relational versus non-relational (NoSQL).
- Core database components: tables, columns, and rows.
- Understanding SQL and its main categories (DDL, DML, DCL).
Unit 2: Data Modeling and Design
- Introduction to database design and understanding the system development life cycle.
- Designing Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs).
- Entities, attributes, and relationships.
- Primary keys and foreign keys.
- Normalization rules to reduce data redundancy.
Unit 3: Structured Query Language (SQL Fundamentals)
- Retrieving data using the SELECT statement.
- Filtering data with WHERE clauses and sorting results using ORDER BY.
- Using basic functions and arithmetic operations.
- Introduction to table joins for integrated data retrieval.
- Inserting, updating, and deleting data using INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
Unit 4: Objects and Security Management
- Creating and managing tables and constraints.
- Understanding other database objects: views, indexes, and sequences.
- Database security fundamentals, including user account creation.
- Granting privileges, managing roles, and controlling access.
Official Exam Information (1Z0-006)
| Criterion | Expected Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Oracle Database Foundations |
| Number of Questions | 60–75 questions |
| Exam Duration | 90–120 minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score | Approximately 60% |
Target Audience
- Students and recent graduates seeking to build a career path in information technology.
- Beginner programmers who need to understand how their applications interact with data.
- Business analysts aiming to learn how to independently extract and work with data.
- Anyone seeking an international certification that validates foundational knowledge of databases.
Obtaining the Oracle Foundations Associate title represents the first official proof of your technical competence. It significantly enhances your opportunities for roles in technical support, programming, or data analysis within a job market that is increasingly driven by the power of information.
