Oracle Certification

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the new Oracle Certification Program Blog. We hope that you’ll enjoy this as a great way for those of us on the Oracle Certification team to share information and updates into what’s going on in the program.

Because we here at Oracle are hard at work each day to maximize the value of your Oracle certification, we look forward to sharing insights with you about what we are doing and why are doing it.

Several weeks of brainstorming amongst the certification team has resulted in a list of topics that we feel I should discuss in the blog. Honestly - this list got pretty long. Sparing you the lengthy details, here are a few examples:

- What is the Oracle program doing to help curb cheating?
- What is the real value of certification?
- How should I go about studying for the Oracle exams?
- My certificate took longer than I expected to arrive. Why?
- Why does Oracle have a training requirement?
- What should I do if I have a problem?

I look forward to covering not only these topics, but many more as well. Watch for new posts once or twice per week. My hope that it will give you some good insight to the ‘behind the scenes’ workings of the Oracle Certification Program.

For comments, ideas, and/or suggestions, please email us at paul-blog_ww@oracle.com.

Regards,

Paul Sorensen
Director, Oracle Certification

For everyone waiting for the comments feature to be enabled: I’m glad to say this has now been enabled and we are ready to take your comments. I'll try to work in answers to your questions in among the topics that we have planned.

If you have support-related questions, or questions specifically about your certification, exam or experience, please direct them to ocpexam_ww@oracle.com (vs. here in the blog).
 
Although many are enthusiastic about Oracle certification, we understand that some may have strong negative feelings about Oracle Certification or one of my blog topics. We welcome your comments, but as a reminder - please keep your comments civilized. (i.e. policy prohibits posting anything inflammatory, insulting or that contains coarse language.) Thanks for your support on this.

Paul Sorensen | Director, Oracle Certification

With the addition of this new track, PL/SQL Developer OCAs can choose either the Forms Developer OCP or the new Advanced PL/SQL Developer OCP (or they can pursue both). I’ve had a number of people talk to me about additional options for developers so I’m particularly excited about this track.

Here are some important links associated with the new track:

• Certification Track: Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer
  
• Certification Exam: Oracle Database 11g Advanced PL/SQL (Exam 1Z0-146)
  
• Exam Registration
• OU Recommended Training
  

We need qualified developers to take participate in the beta. This helps us get the exam out in production sooner. Exam price for betas is only $50 (US).

Please Note: If you are not a PL/SQL OCA but have passed some combination of our developer exams, you may still be eligible to earn this new OCP credential:

If you have passed one of our SQL exams (1Z0-001, 1Z0-007, 1Z0-047 or 1Z0-051) AND one of our PL/SQL exams (1Z0-101 or 1Z0-147) then you can get your OCP by passing the new 1Z0-146 Oracle Database 11g Advanced PL/SQL exam.

If you are not sure whether you qualify, send your questions to ocpexam_ww@oracle.com.

Paul Sorensen | Director, Oracle Certification

For those of you headed to Oracle OpenWorld 2008 in San Francisco this year, there are a number of certification-related items that you might want to check out:

1. Exam Cram Series: "Oracle Database 11g New Features.” Sunday, September 21 from 9:00a to 5:00p. Pre-registration is required. More information here.
2. On-Site Certification Testing: Four straight days (Monday -Thursday), with two testing sessions each day. Location: Moscone South #252.
3. OCP Lounge: If you are an OCP, come spend some time in the lounge. We have about 20 workstations set up for email, practice exams, and browsing. Periodically they even bring in some snacks. Location: Moscone South #250.
4. Meet some of the team members who manage the Oracle Certification Program. We will be hanging out around the OCP lounge and the Testing Center on the Mezzanine level of Moscone South – Rooms #250 and #252.

I hope to see some of you at the conference. Please don’t hesitate to come by and introduce yourself, ask a question and/or provide us some feedback.

Thanks!

Paul Sorensen | Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification Program
• Oracle OpenWorld 2008
• Oracle Certification at OpenWorld 2008
  

Certification Opt-In Now Live
We just got a bit nervous today thinking that a few of you may not be getting the latest info on Oracle Certification. In addition to this blog, we issue a monthly Oracle Certification E-Magazine which includes certification track updates, exam information, events, promotions, and program news. And you can have this information delivered directly to your inbox every month, spam-free.

But there's a catch...

You must first go to www.oracle.com/admin/account and check the Oracle Certification Program checkbox on your Oracle Profile.

Having done this, you'll now you'll "be in the know". If you need to catch up, our July edition is available here on the web.

Happy checkbox-clicking!

Paul Sorensen | Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Profile / Subscriptions
• Oracle Certification Program
• Oracle Certification E-Magazine - July 2008
  

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Sign up to follow us: user OracleCert.

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification on Twitter
• Um... what the heck is Twitter?

Multiple Prometric IDs. What a pain.

Having exam records under two different Prometric IDs is one of the main causes you might not receive your Oracle certificate - even if you have completed all of the certification requirements.

First of all I should mention that you should always take all Oracle exams under one Prometric ID. This ID is your unique identifier within the Oracle certification program. If you create another ID by accident (or on purpose?) it will mess up your record, history and status in our certification database.

This is an issue at the root of many customer questions that we receive and it fortunately has a simple solution: merge your Prometric Testing IDs. Follow the steps below:

• Go to Prometric's customer service form at http://tinyurl.com/5frnss
• In the e-mail template, choose “Other” in the Subject line.
• In the body of the e-mail message, type "Request: Merge Multiple Prometric IDs for Oracle Certification Customer" and include the following information:
  • full name
  • first Prometric ID
  • second Prometric ID
  • other Prometric IDs (all records will be merged under your original Prometric ID unless you specify otherwise.)
  • the nature of your problem (e.g. missing certificate, etc.)
  • complete mailing address
  • telephone number
  • email address

Follow this procedure and your merged records will be sent tour certification database, helping tkeep our records accurate and avoid delays in getting certified.

Thanks!

QUICK LINKS

• Prometric customer service
  

On December 17, 2008, Oracle University launches a new certification – the “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert.”

The “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert” certification 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.

Earning the “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert” certification requires completion of exam 1Z1-054 "Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert" as well as completion of training class Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning (Course ID D50317GC10).

Those holding an Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) certification are exempt from the training requirement.

PRE-REGISTRATION STARTING IN NOVEMBER
Pre-registration for the “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert” exam begins Wednesday, November 19, 2008. The exam will initially be in beta and will therefore be available at the special beta price of $50 (USD). For more on beta exams, visit the beta exams section of our website.

A direct link to the exam objectives will posted here when registration begins next Wednesday.

QUICK LINKS

• Related Blog Post: Registration Starts For New Database 11g Performance Tuning Certification
• Certification Track: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert
• Certification Exam: 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
• Training: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning
• On The Web: About Oracle Certification Beta Exams
  

On December 1, 2008, the integration of BEA Certification with Oracle certification will be complete. On this date, Oracle will re-launch four BEA certifications and republish their corresponding exams under the Oracle Certification program.

The four BEA certifications receiving new Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) titles include:

• Oracle WebLogic Server 10g Developer Certified Expert
• Oracle WebLogic Portal 10g Developer Certified Expert
• Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert
• Oracle SOA Architect Certified Expert

Current BEA certification information is available on our website.

RETIREMENTS
As part of the transition to Oracle, five BEA certification exams were retired on September 30, 2008. These exams are no longer available:

• 0B0-101 BEA Certified Developer: Build Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1
• 0B0-102 BEA Certified Developer: Portal Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1
• 0B0-103 BEA Certified Developer: Integration Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1/8.5
• 0B0-104 BEA Certified Administrator: System Administration for BEA WebLogic 8.1
• 0B0-105 BEA Certified Architect: Enterprise Architecture for BEA WebLogic 8.1

Note that the retirement of these exams does not affect the status of existing BEA certifications. Those certifications remain valid without expiration and are fully recognized by Oracle.

NEW PROCESS TO UPDATE PROFILE
On November 8, the I7 Learning Profile for BEA certified candidates was retired and is no longer available. Candidates can now view their exam history and update demographic information on their Prometric profiles at www.prometric.com.

BEA CERTIFICATION EXAM REGISTRATION CHANGE
You are no longer required to purchase examination vouchers from Education Services for BEA certifications. Those who have already purchased an exam voucher (which has not yet expired) from BEA Education you can still use this code when registering for your exam at Prometric until November 30, 2008.

BEA EXAM VOUCHERS
Also effective December 1, 2008, any unexpired BEA exam voucher that has not been redeemed will no longer be valid. Oracle will replace these unexpired/unredeemed vouchers with new vouchers that are valid for Oracle certification exams. All vouchers that have not been redeemed and have not expired (by November 30, 2008) will be replaced by January 30, 2009.

More information on the BEA certification transition can be found on the Oracle Certification Blog and the Oracle Certification website. Specifics on BEA exam vouchers, BEA candidate profiles, and similar transitional topics can be found on our website.

QUICK LINKS

• On The Web: BEA/Oracle Transition
• Certification Tracks: Oracle Middleware Certification
• Blog: Oracle Certification Blog
  

Registrations have begun today for the new "Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert" (OCE) certification.

Exam 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning is now available for registration at Prometric testing centers worldwide.  While the exam is in beta, it is available at the special beta price of only $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. Note that beta testing is offered for a limited time only.

Learn more about this new certification from Oracle in our post: Oracle University Announces New Database 11g Performance Tuning Certification.

QUICK LINKS

• Certification Track: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert
• Certification Exam: 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
• Training: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning
• Blog: Oracle University Announces New Database 11g Performance Tuning Certification
• On The Web: About Oracle Certification Beta Exams

On December 1, 2008, the integration of BEA Certification with Oracle certification completed with the re-launch of four BEA certifications and the re-publication of their corresponding exams under the Oracle Certification program.

The four newly re-branded BEA certifications received new Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) titles:

• Oracle WebLogic Server 10g Developer Certified Expert
• Oracle WebLogic Portal 10g Developer Certified Expert
• Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert
• Oracle SOA Architect Certified Expert

Retirements

As part of the transition to Oracle, five BEA certification exams were retired and are no longer available:

• 0B0-101 BEA Certified Developer: Build Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1
• 0B0-102 BEA Certified Developer: Portal Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1
• 0B0-103 BEA Certified Developer: Integration Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1/8.5
• 0B0-104 BEA Certified Administrator: System Administration for BEA WebLogic 8.1
• 0B0-105 BEA Certified Architect: Enterprise Architecture for BEA WebLogic 8.1

Note that the retirement of these exams does not affect the status of existing BEA certifications. Those certifications remain valid without expiration and are fully recognized by Oracle.

New Process To Update Profile

The I7 Learning Profile for BEA certified candidates was retired in November and is no longer available. Candidates can now view their exam history and update demographic information on their Prometric profiles at www.prometric.com.

More information on the BEA certification transition can be found on the Oracle Certification Blog and the Oracle Certification website. Specifics on BEA exam vouchers, BEA candidate profiles, and similar transitional topics can be found on our website.

QUICK LINKS

• Certification Track: Oracle WebLogic Server 10g Developer Certified Expert
• Certification Track: Oracle WebLogic Portal 10g Developer Certified Expert
• Certification Track: Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert
• Certification Track: Oracle SOA Architect Certified Expert
• On The Web: BEA/Oracle Transition
• Blog: Oracle Certification Blog
  

To listen to the podcast, visit the Oracle Certification Media page.

QUICK LINKS

• Listen In: BEA Certification Update podcast
  

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Today is the big day! Testing has begun for the new Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

The Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert certification 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.

Earning this new Oracle Certification requires that you pass exam 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning, which is now in beta at Prometric testing centers worldwide at the special beta price of only $50 USD. Although training is required (Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning - Course ID D50317GC10), this requirement is waived for all certified Oracle 11g DBA OCPs!

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. Note that beta testing is offered for a limited time only.

QUICK LINKS

• Certification Track: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert
• Certification Exam: 1Z1-054 – Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
• Certification Training: Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning [D50317GC10]
• On The Blog: Related Posts
• On The Web: About Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Prometric testing – the world's largest network of testing centers, delivering Oracle's certification exams via more than 3,000 testing centers worldwide – has an all-new website. Those of you who have used the site before will likely be pleased to find the layout to be much cleaner and the navigation dramatically improved.

You can either visit their home page (www.prometric.com) or proceed directly to the Oracle Certification testing section at www.prometric.com/oracle.

There are no changes to the actual certification exams or registration processes, but we think that you'll find the content much easier to get to now.

As always - if you have any questions on the certification program, exams, procedures, contact us at ocpexam_ww@oracle.com. For questions about Prometric including registration, testing, and their website - visit their contact page.

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINKS

• Website: Prometric
• Website: Oracle Certification

Certification Magazine's Deanna Hartley met with us last week to discuss some questions and issues as a result of our recent blog series on certification and cheating.

The article was published just this morning – called "Preventing Cheating on Certification Exams," which you can read here.

We're pleased to see so many people and groups taking an interest in this topic which can affect many in such a negative way.

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Magazine article: "Preventing Cheating on Certification Exams"
• Oracle Certification Blog series: "The Consequences of Cheating"
• Website: Oracle Certification
• Website: Certification Magazine

If you haven’t yet opted-in to “receive information about Oracle Certification”, then you’re missing out on our monthly Certification E-Magazine. The E-Magazine has information related to all of the updates, changes and releases for Oracle Certification in an easy-to-read format. It’s also formatted so that you can easily find the information relevant to you – whether you work with Oracle Database, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion (just to name a few).

So, be sure and visit the Oracle communications opt-in page and receive information and updates about Oracle Certification.

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINK:

• Receive Oracle Certification information: Oracle communications opt-in
• All Issues (Archive): Oracle Certification E-Magazine

REMINDER– you have a straightforward upgrade path if you hold any Oracle application certification based upon a previous version, such as Siebel 7.7 and 11i E-Business Suite.

When upgrading your application certification, you have two things that are working in your favor:

1. When upgrading your application certification, you are not required to meet a new mandatory hands-on course requirement, as is required of initial certification candidates.
2. Your upgrade only requires you to take a single exam in order to upgrade. For example, 11i certificate holders DO NOT need to retake the E-Business Essentials exam in order to upgrade.

We have tried to streamline the path for those who are already certified as much as possible. I encourage you to take advantage of this streamlined path to upgrade your certification.

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification: Oracle Applications Certifications
• Oracle Certification: Upgrading Your Certification

The new Oracle EBS R12: Install, Patch and Maintain Applications certification exam (1Z0-238) was just released today into live production.

Exam 1Z0-238 is the only exam needed to upgrade your existing Oracle 10g or 11g Database Administrator OCP to the new Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications Database Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) certification, and is now available through Prometric testing centers worldwide.

The exam contains 75 questions and requires a minimum score of 63% to pass. Candidates are allowed as long as 90 minutes to take the exam. The exam fee is $195 (USD).

Register now online at Prometric: www.prometric.com/oracle

QUICK LINKS:

• Register for Exam: Prometric testing
• Certification Track: Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications Database Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)
• Certification Exam Details: 1Z0-238 – Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Install, Patch and Maintain Applications

Due to a recent change in the 10g OCA track structure, a record number of people got certified as 10g OCA in August, September and November 2008. It was an incredibly busy time! I want to congratulate all those who passed their exam earned their 10g OCA credential.

I also want to encourage you to be diligent about continuing on the path to 10g OCP. It may be tempting to drop out or take a break at the OCA level – it would be a disappointment to see you do this when they have made such great progress towards the OCP level. The OCP is a industry-recognized, flagship level of Oracle database certification and should be your ultimate goal (or maybe OCM is your goal).

So keep studying, practicing, training – Good Luck!

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Tracks: Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) & Professional (OCP)
• Dec 2008 Announcement: New SQL Exam Requirement for Oracle Database 10g OCA Track

The beta periods for two Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12 certification exams have closed.

On January 31, 2009, exams 1Z1-225 – Oracle EBS R12: Inventory and Purchasing Fundamentals and 1Z1-226 – Oracle EBS R12: Inventory and Order Management Fundamentals closed, allowing for beta analysis and final exam production. The 1Z1-225 and -226 exams are required for the Oracle EBS R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Purchasing (OCE) and Oracle EBS R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Order Management (OCE) certifications respectively.

The production exams will soon be released as exams 1Z0-225 and 1Z0-226, with release expected sometime in early April. Those who have taken these beta exams can then expect their beta score results shortly thereafter.

For more on these new certification tracks or about Oracle certification beta exams, visit the quick links below.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Purchasing
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Order Management
• Certification Exams:
  • Oracle EBS R12: Inventory and Purchasing Fundamentals (1Z1-225)
  • Oracle EBS R12: Inventory and Order Management Fundamentals (1Z1-226)
• Further Information:
  • Oracle Certification Program Beta Exams
    

The beta period closed for certification exam 1Z1-218 – PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals on January 31, 2009.

This exam is a single requirement to earn the PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

The production exam will soon be released as exam 1Z0-218, with release expected sometime in early April. Those who have taken the beta exam can then expect their beta score results shortly thereafter.

For more on this new certification track or about Oracle certification beta exams, visit the quick links below.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Track: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exam: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals (1Z1-218)
• Further Information: Oracle Certification Program Beta Exams

Oracle University has just released a new brief online salary survey, which is being conducted to help us understand the salaries that certified people earn, how they compare globally, and how holding one or more Oracle certifications has benefited your earnings. The survey is open to all Oracle Certified Associates (OCA), Professionals (OCPs), Masters (OCMs) and Experts (OCEs) worldwide as well as those not currently certified.

The survey is open now, and remains available through Tuesday May 12, 2009. This survey is completely anonymous and does not ask for any personal information. We’ve kept it brief with only 17 questions and takes less than 20 minutes to complete.

Take the survey now!

QUICK LINKS:

• Take Survey: Oracle Certification Salary Survey

A reminder that the Oracle Certification 2009 Salary Survey is still online and we look forward to your input. The survey is being conducted to help us understand the salaries that certified people earn, how they compare globally, and how holding one or more Oracle certifications has benefited your earnings. The survey is open to all Oracle Certified Associates (OCA), Professionals (OCPs), Masters (OCMs) and Experts (OCEs) worldwide as well as those not currently certified.

The survey is open now, and remains available through Tuesday May 12, 2009. This survey is completely anonymous and does not ask for any personal information. We’ve kept it brief with only 17 questions and takes less than 20 minutes to complete.

Take the survey now!

QUICK LINKS:

• Take Survey: Oracle Certification Salary Survey

March 5 is less than two weeks away.

On March 5, 2009, Oracle University will release the new PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification. Worldwide testing will begin for the "PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger" exam (1Z0-228) at Prometric testing centers.

The PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Certified Consultant has proficiency and knowledge in key areas of implementation such as Oracle general ledger financial controls, journal entry creation and setup, period close and financial reporting. Oracle offers the General Ledger Rel 9 training course (Course No. D47967GC30) which - although not required for certification - is highly recommended.

For more information, stay tuned to the PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Certified Consultant certification track page.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert (OCE)
• Exam: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger (1Z0-228)
• Training: General Ledger Rel 9 (D47967GC30)

Oracle University has released the new PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

Testing began March 5, 2009 for the new "PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger" certification exam (1Z0-228) at Prometric testing centers worldwide. This exam tests the proficiency and knowledge in key areas of implementation such as Oracle general ledger financial controls, journal entry creation and setup, period close and financial reporting. This 80-question exam is the only requirement to earn the PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification. Test candidates are allowed as long as 120 minutes to complete the exam, and a minimum score of 60% is required to pass. Score details and completion status are available immediately at the end of the exam.

Although training is not a mandatory requirement for this certification, it is highly encouraged to best prepare for the certification. Oracle offers the General Ledger Rel 9 training course (# D47967GC30). In this class, students learn through real-life examples and hands-on lab activities to establish their own GL business units and follow their unit through the implementation and processing of data. They also establish common setup options, enter and post journals to their own ledgers; close year-end books, and create financial reports with PS/nVision.

Certification exam candidates can register now online at Prometric.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Track: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exam: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger (1Z0-228)
• Oracle Training: General Ledger Rel 9 (D47967GC30)
• Prometric: Register Now

There are two weeks remaining to take advantage of beta testing on three Oracle E-Business Suite R12 certification exams.

On April 15, 2009, beta testing will close for the following three EBS R12 certification exams:

• Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals (1Z1-215)
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals (1Z1-216)
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning (1Z1-244)

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultants (OCE) certifications

Exam 1Z1-215 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Payables (OCE) certification.

Exam 1Z1-216 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Receivables (OCE) certification.

The Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultants (OCE) certifications (Payables / Receivables) endorse the high-level of IT practitioner expertise in the successful design and implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Payables and Receivables and managing the accounts payable/receivables processes respectively.

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification

Exam 1Z1-244 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification.

The Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification endorses those who have demonstrated key knowledge and skills including modeling supply chains, generating plans, using the Planner Workbench, filtering and executing action messages, analyzing demand and supply, and running what-if simulations

Register Now

Candidates are encouraged to register now for these beta exams while they are still available at the special beta price of $50 USD. Oracle 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.

QUICK LINKS:

• Register for exams:
  • Prometric registration
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Payables (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Receivables (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE)
• Certification Exams:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals (1Z1-215)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals (1Z1-216)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning (1Z1-244)
• More Information:
  • Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Oracle University has released the new PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

Testing began April 1, 2009 for the "PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals" certification exam (1Z0-218) at Prometric testing centers worldwide. This exam tests proficiency and knowledge in implementing, configuring and customizing the PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Resources Management System. This 70-question exam is the only requirement to earn the new PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification. Test candidates are allowed as long as 120 minutes to complete the exam, and a minimum score of 66% is required to pass. Score details and completion status are available immediately at the end of the exam.

Although training is not a mandatory requirement for this certification, it is highly encouraged to best prepare for the certification. Oracle offers the PeopleSoft Human Resources Rel 9 training course (# D46229GC20). In this class, students learn through real-life examples and hands-on lab activities the key knowledge and skills necessary to implement and manage the PeopleSoft HRMS system.

Candidates can register for the exam now online at Prometric.

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification Track: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert (OCE)
• Oracle Certification Exam: PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals (1Z0-218)
• Oracle Training: PeopleSoft Human Resources Rel 9 (D46229GC20)
• Prometric: Register Now

This is the last week to take advantage of beta testing on three Oracle E-Business Suite R12 certification exams.

On April 15, 2009, beta testing will close for the following three EBS R12 certification exams:

• Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals (1Z1-215)
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals (1Z1-216)
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning (1Z1-244)

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultants (OCE) certifications

Exam 1Z1-215 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Payables (OCE) certification.

Exam 1Z1-216 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Receivables (OCE) certification.

The Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultants (OCE) certifications (Payables / Receivables) endorse the high-level of IT practitioner expertise in the successful design and implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Payables and Receivables and managing the accounts payable/receivables processes respectively.

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification

Exam 1Z1-244 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification.

The Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification endorses those who have demonstrated key knowledge and skills including modeling supply chains, generating plans, using the Planner Workbench, filtering and executing action messages, analyzing demand and supply, and running what-if simulations

Register Now

Candidates are encouraged to register now for these beta exams while they are still available at the special beta price of $50 USD. Oracle 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.

QUICK LINKS:

• Register for exams:
  • Prometric registration
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Payables (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Receivables (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE)
• Certification Exams:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals (1Z1-215)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals (1Z1-216)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning (1Z1-244)
• More Information:
  • Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Oracle University has released the new Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certification.

Testing began April 1, 2009 for the new "Oracle Database 11g Advanced PL/SQL" certification exam (1Z0-146) at Prometric testing centers worldwide. This exam tests the proficiency and knowledge in key areas of PL/SQL design and tuning to ensure the most efficient interface with the database and other applications. This 68-question exam is the only requirement to upgrade the Oracle PL/SQL Developer OCA to Oracle Certified Professional (OCP). Test candidates are allowed as long as 90 minutes to complete the exam, and a minimum score of 65% is required to pass. Score details and completion status are available immediately at the end of the exam.

Although training is not a mandatory requirement for this certification, it is highly encouraged to best prepare for the certification. Oracle offers the Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL training course (#D52601GC10). In this class, students learn through real-life examples and hands-on lab activities to use advanced features of program design, packages, cursors, extended interface methods, large objects and collections as well as to write powerful PL/SQL programs. Additionally, students are taught programming efficiency, use of external C and Java routines, fine-grained access and safeguarding code against SQL Injection attacks. Course attendees will receive a downloadable eKit containing the training materials for this course.

Certification exam candidates can register now online at Prometric.

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification Track: Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
• Oracle Certification Exam: Oracle PL/SQL Developer (1Z0-146)
• Oracle Training: Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL (D52601GC10)
• Prometric: Register Now

The extended beta period continues until June 30, 2009 for two Oracle Database 11g 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:

• 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
    
• Register for exams:
  • Prometric Registration

Oracle University has just released two new certifications for E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain. Users, implementers and consultants can now earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Purchasing (OCE) and/or the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Order Management (OCE) certifications.

Two new exams were launched April 1, 2009 at Prometric testing centers worldwide as components of these two new E-Business Suite R12 certifications from Oracle:

The "Oracle EBS R12: Inventory and Purchasing Fundamentals" certification exam (1Z0-225) tests the proficiency and knowledge in key areas of Oracle Inventory as well as using R12 Oracle Purchasing to managing the purchasing process. This 110-question exam is one of two exams needed to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Purchasing (OCE) certification. Test candidates are allowed as long as 150 minutes to complete the exam, and a minimum score of 60% on the Inventory Section and 60% on the Purchasing Fundamentals section is required to pass. Note that there are two sections to this exam; both sections of the exam must be passed in order the pass the exam. Score details and completion status are available immediately at the end of the exam.

The "Oracle EBS R12: Inventory and Order Management Fundamentals" certification exam (1Z0-226) tests the proficiency and knowledge in key areas of Oracle Inventory as well as utilizing effective order capture and order fulfillment flows with Oracle Order Management. This 110-question exam is one of two exams needed to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Order Management (OCE) certification. Test candidates are allowed as long as 150 minutes to complete the exam, and a minimum score of 60% on the Inventory Section and 60% on the Order Management Fundamentals section is required to pass. Note that there are two sections to this exam; both sections of the exam must be passed in order the pass the exam. Score details and completion status are available immediately at the end of the exam.

Certification candidates must also take exam Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business Essentials exam (1Z0-204), which may be taken directly online. Additionally, candidates may choose from among 25 training courses to fulfill the single-course training requirement. As a new feature, Oracle University now offers downloadable eKits with training materials to attendees for many of these courses.

Certification exam candidates can register now for these exams online at Prometric.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Purchasing (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Certified Expert Consultant, Order Management (OCE)
• Certification Exams:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business Essentials (1Z0-204)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Inventory and Purchasing Fundamentals (1Z0-225)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Inventory and Order Management Fundamentals (1Z0-226)
• Certification Training:
  • Eligible training courses
  • Oracle University eKits
• Register for exams:
  • Prometric Registration

Oracle University will soon be releasing a new exam option for those pursuing the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) and/or the Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certifications.

Registrations for the new “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification exam (1Z1-144) will begin late this month for testing appointments to start next month (May 2009). This test will be offered as an alternative option to taking existing exam 1Z0-147 (Program with PL/SQL) in both the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certification tracks.

Exam details - including exam objectives, test details, training options, and register information will be available on the 1Z1-144 exam page. Exact test release dates and details will be announced here on the Oracle Certification Blog.

QUICK LINKS:

• Oracle Certification Exam: Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z1-144)
• Oracle Certification Track: Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA)
• Oracle Certification Track: Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
  

The beta periods closed on April 15, 2009 for the following three E-Business Suite (EBS) R12 certification exams:

• 1Z1-215 – Oracle EBS R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals
• 1Z1-216 – Oracle EBS R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals
• 1Z1-244 – Oracle EBS R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning

Exam 1Z1-215 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Payables (OCE) certification.

Exam 1Z1-216 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Receivables (OCE) certification.

The Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultants (OCE) certifications (Payables / Receivables) endorse the high-level of IT practitioner expertise in the successful design and implementation of Oracle R12 E-Business Suite Payables and Receivables and managing the accounts payable/receivables processes respectively.

Exam 1Z1-244 is one of two exams required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification.

The Oracle EBS R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE) certification endorses those who have demonstrated key knowledge and skills including modeling supply chains, generating plans, using the Planner Workbench, filtering and executing action messages, analyzing demand and supply, and running what-if simulations.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Payables (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultant, Receivables (OCE)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultant (OCE)
• Certification Exams:
  • Oracle EBS R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals (1Z1-215)
  • Oracle EBS R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals (1Z1-216)
  • Oracle EBS R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning (1Z1-244)
• Further Information:
  • Oracle Certification Program Beta Exams
    

Beta testing has just begun for the new “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification beta exam (1Z1-144). 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.

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.

For more information and exam details - including exam objectives, test details, training options, and registration information - please visit the “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification exam (1Z1-144) exam page.

QUICK LINKS:

• Register For Exam:
  • Prometric Testing
• Certification Exam:
  • Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z1-144)
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
• Learn More:
  • Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Oracle University has released two new Siebel 8.1.x training courses, resulting in a total of four possible training paths available for the Siebel 8 Consultant Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

In addition to the existing Siebel 8.0 training options, candidates may now choose from the following two new Siebel 8.1.x training paths:

• A single 15-day Siebel 8.1.x Core Consultant Course (to be released), or
• A combination of three 5-day Siebel 8.1.x courses (Tools, Business Automation, and Installation & System Administration)

Any one of the below training paths will now meet the requirements for Siebel 8 Consultant Certification:

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Because the Siebel 8.0 Consultant certification exam is supported by both the Siebel 8.0 and Siebel 8.1 training tracks; any of these training paths above are appropriate for preparing for the Siebel 8 Consultant certification exam (1Z0-202). Candidates however are encouraged to choose and then remain upon a single path to ensure the smoothest and quickest exam preparation.

For an overview and more detailed information on Siebel 8 certification, please visit the Siebel 8 Consultant Certified Expert track page.

QUICK LINKS

• Register For Exams: Prometric Testing
• Certification Track: Siebel 8 Consultant Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exam: Siebel 8 Consultant (1Z0-202)
• Certification Training:
  • Siebel 8.1.x Tools
  • Siebel 8.1.x Business Automation
  • Siebel 8.1.x Installation and System Administration
  • Siebel 8.0 Essentials
  • Siebel 8.0 Implementation Case Study
  • Siebel 8.0 Core Consultant Course

Beta testing has just begun for the new “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” (1Z1-144) certification beta exam. 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.

Candidates are encouraged to register for 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.

For more information and exam details - including exam objectives, test details, training options, and registration information - please visit the “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification exam (1Z1-144) exam page.

QUICK LINKS:

• Register For Exam:
  • Prometric Testing
• Certification Exam:
  • Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z1-144)
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
• 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

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

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 beta period closed on June 30, 2009 for two Oracle Certification exams: Oracle Database 11g: Administration II (1Z1-053) and Oracle E-Business Suite R12: System Administration (1Z1-206).

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 1Z1-206 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.

The production exams will soon be released as exams 1Z0-053 and 1Z0-206. Those participants who took the beta exams will receive their score reports shortly after the release of the production exams.

QUICK LINKS:

• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exams:
  • Oracle Database 11g: Administration II (1Z1-053)
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: System Administration (1Z1-206)
• Learn More:
  • Oracle Certification Beta Exams

The new Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) certification will soon be live.

The beta period recently closed for certification exam 1Z1-053 – Oracle Database 11g: Administration II, which is a single exam requirement for those holding the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) to upgrade to Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).

Beta analysis and processing is currently underway, and the production exam is expected to be released in mid-September as exam 1Z0-053. Candidates can register now for the live exam, which will be available at Prometric testing centers worldwide with immediate scoring and pass/fail status. Candidates who participated in the beta can expect their beta score results soon after the live production exam is released.

For specific dates and details, visit the Oracle Certification Blog as well as our website.

QUICK LINKS

• Certification Track: Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)
• Certification Exam: Oracle Database 11g: Administration II – 1Z0-053

Beta testing continues for the new “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification exam (1Z1-144) certification beta exam.

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.

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.

For more information and exam details - including exam objectives, test details, training options, and registration information - please visit the “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification exam (1Z1-144) exam page.

QUICK LINKS

• Register For Exam: Prometric Testing
• Certification Exam:
  • Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z1-144)
• Certification Tracks:
  • Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
• Learn More:
  • Oracle Certification Beta Exams

The new Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE) certification will soon be live.

The beta period recently closed for certification exam 1Z1-206 – Oracle E-Business Suite R12: System Administration, which is the only exam required to earn the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE) certification.

This new EBS R12 certification focuses on the candidate’s abilities 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.

Beta analysis and processing is currently underway, and the production exam is expected to be released in mid-September as exam 1Z0-206. Candidates can register now for the live exam, which will be available at Prometric testing centers worldwide with immediate scoring and pass/fail status. Candidates who participated in the beta can expect their beta score results soon after the live production exam is released.

QUICK LINKS

• Certification Track:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 System Administrator Certified Expert (OCE)
• Certification Exam:
  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12: System Administration – 1Z0-206

Beginning September 25, 2009, Oracle certification exams will be offered through a new test delivery vendor – Pearson VUE -- and will no longer be available through Prometric.

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

The new “Oracle Database 11g: Administration II” certification exam is now live in production.

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

Oracle University has just launched CertView – the new Oracle Certification Program management system.

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 short Welcome Video walks you through the new and exciting things introduced with today's release of CertView. Enjoy!