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The OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Oracle Training Administration (OTA) module. It stores prerequisite course requirements that learners must complete before enrolling in specific training courses. This table plays a key role in enforcing learning paths and ensuring compliance with training hierarchies in organizations. Below is a detailed technical and functional analysis of this table.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES table contains the following primary columns:
  • PREREQUISITE_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each prerequisite record.
  • COURSE_ID: Foreign key referencing OTA_COURSES, indicating the course that has prerequisites.
  • PREREQUISITE_COURSE_ID: Foreign key also referencing OTA_COURSES, specifying the prerequisite course.
  • MANDATORY_FLAG: A flag (Y/N) indicating whether the prerequisite is mandatory or optional.
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the validity period of the prerequisite rule.
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Standard Oracle audit columns.

Functional Role in Oracle Training Administration

The table supports the following business processes:
  1. Enrollment Validation: When a learner attempts to enroll in a course, OTA checks this table to verify if prerequisite courses have been completed.
  2. Learning Path Management: Enables organizations to define structured training sequences (e.g., Course B requires Course A).
  3. Compliance Enforcement: Mandatory prerequisites ensure regulatory or organizational training requirements are met before advancing.
  4. Training Catalog Management: Administrators can dynamically update prerequisites without modifying course definitions.

Technical Integration

The table integrates with:
  • OTA_COURSES: Through foreign key relationships to define course hierarchies.
  • OTA_DELEGATE_BOOKINGS: Prerequisite checks are enforced during the booking process.
  • OTA_COMPLETIONS: Completion records are validated against prerequisites.

Customization Considerations

Common extensions include:
  • Additional Prerequisite Types: Custom columns may be added to support non-course prerequisites (e.g., certifications).
  • Enhanced Validation Logic: Triggers or APIs may be modified to implement complex prerequisite rules.
  • Reporting Extensions: Custom views often join this table with completion data for compliance reporting.

Version-Specific Notes

Differences between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 are minimal for this table, but 12.2.2 offers:
  • Improved performance through Oracle's online patching architecture.
  • Enhanced auditing capabilities in alignment with Oracle's security standards.

Best Practices

  • Index foreign key columns (COURSE_ID, PREREQUISITE_COURSE_ID) for performance.
  • Use the date-active columns to manage prerequisite lifecycles without deletions.
  • Leverage OTA's standard APIs (e.g., OTA_PREREQUISITE_PUB) for modifications to maintain data integrity.
This table exemplifies Oracle's approach to configurable training workflows, balancing flexibility with structured learning governance. Proper implementation ensures organizations can enforce training policies while maintaining scalability for complex learning ecosystems.

  • Lookup Type: OTA_TRANSCRIPT_TYPE 12.2.2

    product: OTA - Learning Management ,  meaning: OTA Transcript Type ,  description: Type of learnings , 

  • Lookup Type: OTA_TRANSCRIPT_TYPE 12.1.1

    product: OTA - Learning Management ,  meaning: OTA Transcript Type ,  description: Type of learnings , 

  • Table: OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES 12.1.1

    owner:OTA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OTA.OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES,  object_name:OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES,  status:VALID,  product: OTA - Learning Management ,  description: This hold the information of which courses need to be completed before learners can enroll into a specific course. A course can have one or more courses as prerequisite. The prerequisite can be mandadory or advisory. ,  implementation_dba_data: OTA.OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES , 

  • Table: OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES 12.2.2

    owner:OTA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OTA.OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES,  object_name:OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES,  status:VALID,  product: OTA - Learning Management ,  description: This hold the information of which courses need to be completed before learners can enroll into a specific course. A course can have one or more courses as prerequisite. The prerequisite can be mandadory or advisory. ,  implementation_dba_data: OTA.OTA_COURSE_PREREQUISITES , 

  • Table: OTA_LEARNING_PATHS 12.2.2

    owner:OTA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OTA.OTA_LEARNING_PATHS,  object_name:OTA_LEARNING_PATHS,  status:VALID,  product: OTA - Learning Management ,  description: A learning path defines a sequence of courses that should be completed in order to obtain specific knowledge. ,  implementation_dba_data: OTA.OTA_LEARNING_PATHS , 

  • Table: OTA_LEARNING_PATHS 12.1.1

    owner:OTA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OTA.OTA_LEARNING_PATHS,  object_name:OTA_LEARNING_PATHS,  status:VALID,  product: OTA - Learning Management ,  description: A learning path defines a sequence of courses that should be completed in order to obtain specific knowledge. ,  implementation_dba_data: OTA.OTA_LEARNING_PATHS , 

  • Table: OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B 12.1.1

    owner:OTA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OTA.OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B,  object_name:OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B,  status:VALID,  product: OTA - Learning Management ,  description: Certification is an object that belong to a category. Certification can consist of one or more courses. Certification can be categorized as one time or renewable. Certifications usually need to be completed by learner in a specific time per ,  implementation_dba_data: OTA.OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B , 

  • Table: OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B 12.2.2

    owner:OTA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OTA.OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B,  object_name:OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B,  status:VALID,  product: OTA - Learning Management ,  description: Certification is an object that belong to a category. Certification can consist of one or more courses. Certification can be categorized as one time or renewable. Certifications usually need to be completed by learner in a specific time per ,  implementation_dba_data: OTA.OTA_CERTIFICATIONS_B ,