Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 12C

1. Graphical Interface: User-friendly graphical interface for designing, configuring, and monitoring data integration processes.

2. ETL Capabilities: Supports Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) operations for moving data between heterogeneous systems.

3. Flexible Connectivity: Built-in connectors and adapters for seamless integration with various data sources and targets.

4. Data Quality and Governance: Features for data quality management, profiling, and governance to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Before learning Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 12c, it's beneficial to have the following skills:

1. Database Knowledge: Understanding of databases, SQL, and relational database concepts.

2. Data Warehousing Concepts: Familiarity with data warehousing concepts such as ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, dimensional modeling, and star schema.

3. ETL Concepts: Knowledge of ETL concepts and processes for extracting, transforming, and loading data from source systems to target systems.

4. Programming Skills: Basic programming skills in languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.

By learning Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 12c, you gain the following skills:

1. ETL Development: Proficiency in designing and implementing Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes for data integration.

2. Data Integration: Skills in integrating data from multiple heterogeneous sources into target systems.

3. Graphical Interface Usage: Ability to use ODI's graphical interface for developing and managing data integration workflows.

4. Change Data Capture: Knowledge of capturing and replicating incremental data changes in real-time.