Our first tutorial here - "How Do I Get 'Authorized' on CertView?" - shares how the CertView authorization process works when you first access CertView.

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ABOUT CERTVIEW

CertView is Oracle University’s Certification Program management system and gives you the ability to:

• View your Oracle certification transcript and exam history
• Download your authorized certification logos
• Get an update on the status of your certification success kit, and
• Send an official verification of your certification status to third parties on demand.

CertView is available at no charge to all Oracle certification candidates and certification holders worldwide, and can be accessed using your Oracle Single Sign On (SSO) account.

GET STARTED

Log in today and start taking advantage of this free new benefit of your Oracle certification. For help and/or questions, contact ocpexam_ww@oracle.com.

QUICK LINKS:

• CertView: Access Now
• Oracle Single Sign-In: Sign-In/Register
• Feedback: Your Comments
• Contact: Email
• Oracle Certification Program: Website

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How Do I Get “Authorized” on CertView?

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• How Do I Obtain My Profile Data From Pearson VUE?
• How Do I Get an Oracle Single-Sign-On (SSO) Account?
• How Do I Create My Initial Web Account at Pearson VUE?
• How Do I Issue a Third-Party Certification Verification in CertView?
• How Do I Access and Download My Logo(s) in CertView?

ABOUT CERTVIEW

CertView is Oracle University’s Certification Program management system, and gives you the ability to:

• View your Oracle certification transcript and exam history
• Download your authorized certification logos
• Get an update on the status of your certification success kit, and
• Send an official verification of your certification status to third parties on demand.

CertView is available at no charge to all Oracle certification candidates and certification holders worldwide, and can be accessed using your Oracle Single Sign On (SSO) account.

GET STARTED

Log in today and start taking advantage of this free new benefit of your Oracle certification. You can also share your first impressions of CertView with us on our quick survey. For help and/or questions, contact ocpexam_ww@oracle.com.

QUICK LINKS:

• CertView: Access Now
• Oracle Single Sign-In: Sign-In/Register
• Feedback: Your Comments
• Contact: Email
• Oracle Certification Program: Website

As always - we welcome your feedback and hope that you find this and similar content to be personally valuable!

October 11th through 15th is the annual ‘All Things Oracle event’ at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Several of us from the Oracle Certification team are there with the OCP lounge, as well as two sessions on Oracle Certification.

Something new this year: if you’re Oracle certified at any of our levels - you now have access to the OCP Lounge.

OCP Lounge

This is the first year all Oracle Certification holders are invited to the Oracle Certification Program (OCP) lounge. So whether you hold a Master, Professional, Expert, or Associate Oracle certification, you are welcome to mingle and network with other Oracle certified OpenWorld attendees. The lounge provides an exclusive space for our most valued product experts and offers a relaxing environment, informal meeting place, and light snacks. Additionally, the lounge has an online lab with access to FREE Self Test Software Practice Exams.

And, if you are considering becoming Oracle Certified, or want to upgrade your certification, Oracle Certification Program staff are available outside the lounge area to answer all your questions.

Where:

• Moscone South Mezzanine, Room 250

When:

• Monday, October 12 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 13 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 14 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 15 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

POWER SESSIONS

We will not be doing onsite testing or exam cram this year, however, we will continue to operate the Oracle Certification Program lounge in Moscone South (room 250), and we have added two certification-related Power Sessions.

Five Easy Steps to Earning an Oracle Certification

Harold Green – Wed Oct 14th (1:00p)

Oracle Certification is the #1 keyword search on oracle.com. We know that you are interested in what it takes to be certified. So attend this power session and learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about the Oracle Certification Program. In this 30-minute session, you’ll hear about each step of the path to certification—from preparation and training to exams and the application process. Get details about the training curricula recommended for more than 60 Oracle technology certifications as well as about the benefits and perks of becoming certified. Oracle certification holders around the world enjoy job satisfaction, professional advancement, and higher salaries. Find out how you can join this exclusive community.

Session ID: S307662

Achieving Oracle Certification: Tips and Advice from an Oracle Certified Master”

Jay Norton – Wed Oct 14th (1:45p)

Prepare for your Oracle Certification credential by joining a lively session with Oracle University instructor, training manager, and Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Jay Norton. Get practical suggestions and tips, ask questions, and hear Jay’s advice about the latest Oracle technology updates. In this 30-minute session, Norton also explains the benefits and perks of becoming certified. Certified professionals around the world enjoy job satisfaction, professional advancement, increased salaries, and the prestige of joining an elite group of technology experts. Oracle University offers more than 60 independent credentials across database, middleware, applications, industries, and Linux. Find out how you can join this exclusive community.

Session ID: S307661

QUICK LINKS:

• Main Event Site: Oracle OpenWorld 2009
• Follow us on Twitter: @OracleCert

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

IN THIS EDITION:

• New Video Series from Joel Goodman: “The Benefits of Oracle Certification”
• Oracle Selects New Certification Exam Delivery Vendor
• Oracle Certification at Oracle OpenWorld 2009
• Take Certification Magazine's 2009 IT Industry Salary Survey
• Beta Testing Ends For “Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning” Exam (1Z1-054)
• Oracle Retires “Managing Oracle9i on Linux” Special Accreditation
• New Certification Soon To Be Live: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)
• Two Exams To Retire for Oracle 8 and 8i DBA Certification Tracks
• Beta Testing Ends for “Program with PL/SQL” Certification Exam (1Z1-144)
• New Certification Soon To Be Live: Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE)

QUICK LINKS:

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

CertView gives you the ability to:

• View your Oracle certification transcript and exam history
• Download your authorized certification logos
• Get an update on the status of your certification success kit, and
• Send an official verification of your certification status to third parties on demand.

CertView is available at no charge to all Oracle certification candidates and certification holders worldwide, and can be accessed using your Oracle Single Sign On (SSO) account.

GET STARTED

Log in today and start taking advantage of this free new benefit of your Oracle certification. You can also share your first impressions of CertView with us on our quick survey. For help and/or questions, contact ocpexam_ww@oracle.com.

QUICK LINKS:

• CertView: Explore Now
• Oracle Single Sign-In: Sign-In/Register
• Feedback: Your Comments
• Contact: Email
• Oracle Certification Program: Website

This new exam (1Z0-053) is a single exam requirement for those holding the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) to earn to Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).

Candidates can register now for the live exam, which is available at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide with immediate scoring and pass/fail status. Candidates who participated in the beta can expect to receive your beta score results within the coming weeks.

QUICK LINKS

• Register for Exam: pearsonvue.com/oracle
• About The Certification: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)
• About The Exam: Oracle Database 11g: Administration II – 1Z0-053

Responses from Oracle Certification E-Magazine subscribers, Oracle Certified individuals, and visitors to the Oracle Certification Blog are included in the survey results - with participants from every demographic region worldwide.

Of the 2,337 individuals who responded to the survey, 95% are employed either full- or part-time and reported that those who are Oracle certified typically earn an average salary that is $10K higher than candidates who are not certified.

For full details, visit Oracle Certification 2009 Salary Survey Results.

This test is offered as an alternative option to taking existing exam 1Z0-147 (Program with PL/SQL) for both the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certification tracks.

The production exam will soon be released as exam 1Z0-144. Those participants who took the beta exam will receive their score reports shortly after the release of the production exam.

QUICK LINKS

• Certification Exam:
  • Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z0-144)
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
• Learn More:
  • Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Pearson VUE currently offers certification testing in more than 4,500 test centers worldwide, and we believe it will provide excellent service and global testing coverage for Oracle certification exams.

As of September 13th , candidates are no longer be able to register with Prometric (although candidates may still take their exam at Prometric through September 25th ). Registrations for Oracle exams through Pearson VUE began on September 14th, 2009. Candidates should visit pearsonvue.com/oracle to find more information, register for an exam or locate a testing center in their area. Existing Oracle exam vouchers will continue to be valid as long as they have not expired.

AFFECTED SYSTEMS

With the change from Prometric to Pearson VUE, we expect no disruption in availability of testing. However candidates should be aware of two system issues that may affect the shipment of your certificate and the timing of your certification. First, maintenance to Oracle’s certification database during the transition period may delay the shipment of your printed certificate up to two or three weeks. Second, our Hands On Course Requirement forms system will be down for maintenance from September 14 – September 28, 2009 while a new streamlined system is brought online. During the downtime, Oracle will work diligently to clear and validate all submitted forms, but no new submissions will be accepted. If you currently have an outstanding form that needs your attention, please respond to ocpreq_ww@oracle.com with the requested information as soon as possible to avoid a delay in receiving your success kit. After September 28, 2009 a new Course Submission Form will be live on the Pearson VUE website.

We have provided a series of FAQs for common questions related to the vendor change. For additional questions or further assistance, please contact Oracle Certification at ocpreq_ww@oracle.com.

We are excited about this transition, and are confident that this change will improve our service to you.

KEY DATES

FAQ

• Transition
• My Account
• Testing
• Vouchers

QUICK LINKS

• Pearson VUE
  • Pearson VUE web site
  • Create a Pearson VUE web account
  • Find a Pearson VUE test center
  • Register for an exam
  • Contact Pearson VUE
• Oracle
  • Oracle Certification web site
  • Contact Oracle Customer Service

Tim Hall – Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – will be introducing you to the current best practices for PL/SQL performance, many of which can be implemented in existing applications and result in "quick fixes" for performance problems. Each case is illustrated with a simple example demonstrating the performance improvements associated with the best practice.

Then, the more complex best practices, such as array processing, data caching and memory management are covered in greater detail, allowing the attendees to understand not only the technicalities, but also the practical implications of using such methods.

Alternative methods for packaging and presenting data are discussed, including cursor variables and REF CURSOR types, along with table functions and pipelining. These techniques will be used to show how a PL/SQL API layer can be used to turn a RAD tool, in this case Oracle Application Express (APEX), into a serious enterprise development tool. The methods of monitoring and profiling PL/SQL to identify problem code are demonstrated, so that performance tuning can be focused onto the areas where it is most needed.

By the end of the seminar attendees will be confident they can identify what they need to do to bring ailing PL/SQL applications up to date, as well as making sure new application are "right first time".

NOTE: This MasterClass is not intended for teaching PL/SQL for first-time users!!! Read all the information on the Miracle Benelux website.

CREDENTIAL VALIDITY
Please note that for those already holding the Managing Oracle9i on Linux special accreditation – the credential remains valid indefinitely. This retirement therefore has no effect on those currently holding the accreditation.

QUICK LINKS

• Recommended Certification: Oracle Database 10g: Managing Oracle on Linux Certified Expert (OCE)
• Learn More: Oracle Certification Retirements