Oracle Certification

The extended beta period continues until June 30, 2009 for two Oracle Database certification exams:

• 1Z1-053 – Oracle Database 11g: Administration II
• 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning

Exam 1Z1-053 is a single exam requirement for those holding the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) to upgrade to Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).

Exam 1Z1-054 is a single exam requirement for Oracle 11g DBA OCPs to earn the Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

Beta exams are an excellent way to directly provide your input into the final version of the certification exam as well as be one of the very first certified in the track. Furthermore, passing the beta counts for full final exam credit.

Certification exam candidates can register now online at Prometric.

QUICK LINKS

• Register For Exam: Prometric Testing
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)
• Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exams:
  • 1Z1-053 – Oracle Database 11g: Administration II
  • 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
• Learn More: Oracle Certification Beta Exams
  

Extended beta period continues until June 30, 2009 for the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12: System Administration exam (1Z1-206). Exam 1Z1-206 is the only exam required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

This new EBS R12 certification tests candidates in their ability to effectively manage the Oracle R12 Applications environment and architecture and measures competency for the foundational skills required to highlight the key parameters necessary to analyze system activity and performance.

Candidates are encouraged to register for and take the beta exam while it is still available at the special beta price of $50 USD. Beta exams are an excellent way to directly provide your input into the final version of the certification exam as well as be one of the very first certified in the track. Furthermore – passing the beta counts for full final exam credit.

Register now online at Prometric. Please note that this beta exam will not be extended further beyond June 30. For more on this new Oracle certification track or about Oracle certification beta exams, visit the quick links below.

QUICK LINKS

• Register For Exam: Prometric Testing
• Certification Track: Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exam: Oracle E-Business Suite R12: System Administration (1Z1-206)
• Learn More: Oracle Certification Beta Exams
  

Thanks to all of you who have embraced Oracle Certification’s efforts to get the message out. We’re reaching the broadest audience ever and doing it more efficiently.

One thing that I wanted to point out specifically is that the membership on our LinkedIn certification area now has over 4,000 people connected to it, and that has occurred in a very short time frame. That’s amazing to me! It’s great to be able to get your feedback and pass on certification-related information to people who need it.

In addition to our LinkedIn page, we have many avenues that we are using to get the word out, including Twitter, Oracle Mix, the Oracle Certification Blog, our website, and our monthly Certification E-Magazine (remember to opt-in).

Thanks again for your support!

QUICK LINKS:

• LinkedIn: Oracle Certification LinkedIn group
• Twitter: @OracleCert
• OracleMix: Oracle Certification Mix group
• Blog: Oracle Certification Blog
• On The Web: Oracle Certification website
• Oracle Certification E-Magazine: View Current Edition | Subscribe

Oracle Certified Masters Harald van Breederode and Joel Goodman discuss their initial shift to Oracle from other technology areas, including how they did it, what skills were required or useful or both, and the milestones that they set for themselves along the way in this new 12-page PDF booklet "Installing Oracle DBA 1.0 - Insights Into the Acquisition of the Basic DBA Skill Set."

You can download this new booklet for free below:

QUICK LINKS:

• PDF Booklet: "Installing Oracle DBA 1.0 - Insights Into the Acquisition of the Basic DBA Skill Set" (PDF 868K)
• Related: 2008 Booklet: "Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade"
  

This 45 minute Lunchtime Webinar is brought to you courtesy of Oracle University and will run at 1:00 p.m. CET on June 19, 2009.

The Benefits of Certification
This Webinar offers a clear overview of the different Oracle Certification levels and includes the Evolutionof the Certification tracks, the current and planned certification offerings of interest to DBAs.

The presentation also explains the benefits obtaining certification both to employee and employer of, as well as an insight into the design philosophy underlying both theory style certification exams used for OCA, OCP and OCE as well as performance style exams used for OCM.

Live Virtual Class
Oracle University's Live Virtual Class (LVC) is a dynamic, virtual environment in which we are able to deliver our traditional in-class training live to your desktop or laptop through the Internet. All live virtual classes are delivered live by our expert and experienced instructors during conveniently scheduled class times.

This is the ideal way to learn, removing the barriers to traditional ILT delivery without comprising the experience or collaborative benefits. As well as being a more cost effective and flexible way to learn in a classroom.

Joel Goodman
Joel is the Chief Architect for the Oracle Certified Master Exam as well as the Technical Team Leader of the Oracle DBA Certification Test Development Team. Joel is also the EMEA Core Delivery Technical Team Leader and has been with Oracle University for the last 11 years.

Click here for a full schedule of LVC's.

Certification Magazine has just published an article called "A Blueprint for Certification Development," in which Oracle's Global Director of Certification Paul Sorensen shares more about how we select which certifications to build.

“I get innumerable requests from our lines of business to build certifications,” said Paul Sorensen, global director of certification at Oracle University. “The process of building certifications is rigorous, complex and time-consuming. It’s critical to do up-front planning to make sure you choose [the ones] that will be successful.”

You can view the full article now online at Certification Magazine.

RELATED ARTICLE:

• Oracle Certification Blog: "How Do We Select Which Certifications to Build?"

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow Oracle University is sponsoring the 45 minute Lunchtime Webinar" "The Benefits of Certification", presented by Joel Goodman - Chief Architect for the Oracle Certified Master Exam.

• WHEN: Tomorrow - June 19, 2009 (1:00pm CET / 7:00am ET)
• WHERE: Webinar (register now)
• WHO: First 200 participants

The Benefits of Certification
This Webinar offers a clear overview of the different Oracle Certification levels and includes the evolution of the certification tracks, and the current and planned certification offerings of interest to DBAs.

The presentation also explains the benefits obtaining certification both to employee and employer of, as well as an insight into the design philosophy underlying both theory style certification exams used for OCA, OCP and OCE as well as performance style exams used for OCM.

Live Virtual Class
Oracle University's Live Virtual Class (LVC) is a dynamic, virtual environment in which we are able to deliver our traditional in-class training live to your desktop or laptop through the Internet. All live virtual classes are delivered live by our expert and experienced instructors during conveniently scheduled class times.

This is the ideal way to learn, removing the barriers to traditional ILT delivery without comprising the experience or collaborative benefits. As well as being a more cost effective and flexible way to learn in a classroom.

Attendance is limited to the first 200 people who enroll — Register Now!

About Joel Goodman
Joel is the Chief Architect for the Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Exam as well as the Technical Team Leader of the Oracle DBA Certification Test Development Team. Joel is also the EMEA Core Delivery Technical Team Leader and has been with Oracle University for the last 11 years. He and OCM colleague Harald van Breederode are the authors of "Installing Oracle DBA 1.0" and "Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade."

I’ve seen a few articles lately that remind us that - in spite of the current economic climate - it is a good time to be a Database Administrator, both now and in the future.

In a CNN article the author lists Database Administrator (DBA) as one of the Top Ten Promising jobs with solid job growth outlook over the next several years. Additionally, a US-oriented salary survey indicates encouragingly high salaries for DBAs and Senior DBAs. Most importantly what these articles both indicate is that the DBA job role indeed continues to be a critical, high paying role with solid future prospects.

Now as much as ever, DBAs of all skill levels should look to shore up their skill sets and resumés. Certification can be a relatively inexpensive (although not easy) way to enhance your credibility and prospects while adding to your skills and knowledge.

As you evaluate your current situation, remember to consider certification as a part of your career-planning strategy – whether you need to upgrade, have never certified before, or are looking to specialize with an Expert designation.

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

The beta period has been extended for the Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning certification exam (1Z1-054).

Exam 1Z1-054 is a single exam requirement for Oracle 11g DBA OCPs to earn the Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert (OCE) certification, which endorses those database administrators, support engineers, and technical consultants who have demonstrated their knowledge and skills using Oracle Database 11g automatic tuning features, including SQL Tuning Advisor, SQL Access Advisor, Automatic Workload Repository and Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor.

The beta exam is only $50 USD, and is an excellent way to directly provide your input into the final version of the certification exam as well as be one of the very first certified in the track. Furthermore, passing the beta counts for full final exam credit.

You can register now online at Prometric.

QUICK LINKS

• Register For Exams: Prometric Testing
• Certification Track: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exam: 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
• Learn More: Oracle Certification Beta Exams

The June 2009 edition of the Oracle Certification E-Magazine is now online.

Get the latest certification track updates, program news, and details on new Oracle certifications, upgrades, and beta testing.

In this edition:

• Oracle Certification's LinkedIn Membership Continues to Grow
• The Route You Choose
• New Prometric Testing IDs
• Beta Testing Opportunity for Database Certification Exam 1Z1-054 To End This Month
• Beta Testing Opportunity Continues for New "Program with PL/SQL" Certification Exam (1Z1-144)
• Oracle Soon To Retire "Managing Oracle9i on Linux" Special Accreditation
• Beta Testing Opportunity for "E-Business Suite R12: System Administration" Exam (1Z1-206) To End This Month

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification E-Magazine: June 2009 Edition
• Oracle Certification E-Magazine: Archives
• Oracle Certification E-Magazine: Subscribe