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Oracle Certification
January 24, 2020
Top Oracle Certifications and How to Earn Them
We are often asked how to earn an Oracle Certification. Most of these questions refer to 3 top areas of certification - Oracle Database Administration, Oracle Database Development, and Java Programming.
It is widely agreed that there are tangible benefits of being certified. Arguably, the most important benefit is the skills you gain while preparing for your certification exam. The understanding you gain from your study brings confidence when you are faced with tackling the most challenging issues.
Click on any of the exams listed in the table to view Exam Topics, Recommended Training and any Additional Preparation available.
Top Certifications
Oracle Database Administration
| Earn This Popular Certification | Do This | Use These Preparation Tools |
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| Oracle Database Foundations Certified Junior Associate |
Database Foundations (Oracle Academy Course) See more options on the exam page. |
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| Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional |
Oracle Database Administration Learning Subscription See more options on each of the exam pages. |
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| If You Hold One of These Certifications | Do This to Upgrade | Use These Preparation Tools |
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Oracle Database 10g, 11g, 12c, 12c R2 Administrator Certified Professional |
Oracle Database New Feature Learning Subscription See more options on the exam page. |
Get your Oracle Database Administration 2019 certification questions answered.
Oracle Database Development
| Earn This Popular Certification | Do This | Use These Preparation Tools |
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| Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate |
Oracle Database Developer Learning Subscription Practice Exam: 1Z0-071 Oracle Database SQL Administration Exam Prep Seminar Package: Oracle Database SQL See more options on each the exam page. |
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| Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate |
See above for 1Z0-071 preparation Oracle Database Developer Learning Subscription Exam Prep Seminar Package: Program with PL/SQL Practice Exam: 1Z0-144 Oracle Database 11g: PL/SQL Fundamentals See more options on each of the exam pages. |
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| Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional |
Pass one: Oracle Database SQL | 1Z0-071 or Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL | 1Z0-144 |
See above for 1Z0-071 and 1Z0-144 preparation Oracle Database Developer Learning Subscription Practice Exam: 1Z0-148 Oracle Database 12c: Advanced PL/SQL See more options on each of the exam pages. |
Java Programming
| Earn This Popular Certification | Do This | Use These Preparation Tools |
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| Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer |
Core Java Learning Subscription Java SE 11 Certification Overview and Sample Questions Practice Exam: 1Z0-815 Oracle Java SE 11 Programmer I OCP See more options on each of the exam pages.
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| If You Hold One of These Certifications | Do This to Upgrade | Use These Preparation Tools |
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Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, SE 6 Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 , SE 7, SE 8 Programmer |
Pass Upgrade OCP Java 6, 7 & 8 to Java SE 11 Developer 1Z0-817 |
Java 11 Upgrade Learning Subscription See more options on the exam page. |
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Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6, SE 8, SE 8 |
Core Java Learning Subscription Java SE 11 Certification Overview and Sample Questions See more options on the exam page. |
Get your Java SE 11 Certification questions answered.
How to Prepare for an Oracle Certification Exam
- Identify any knowledge gaps.
- Click on the exam link in the table above and review Exam Topics.
- Take any missing recommended training - some valuable options shown above.
- Plan. Read this Entrepreneur article on productivity “How to Accomplish More in 4 Days Than Most People Do in 4 Weeks” to create a road map.
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Having had ocp in 11g database still can't find one company (as a fresher) that'll hire
"Having had ocp in 11g database still can't find one company (as a fresher) that'll hire"
I don't really see that in real life, I work in Poland, Silesian District and I have a couple of friends that work with Oracle DB and don't even have an OCA, when recruiting your cetificates are a big advantage but you have to prove that you know the practical side of working with RDBMS, that it's not only a paper you've got. If you have an OCP it shouldn't really be a problem to find a job. If you have an OCP an know your stuff you can choose a job that suits you ;)
I wish you all of the best ;)
Will the Java Java SE 8 Programmer Oracle Certified Associate(OCA) help me land a job in the financial industry in their technology division? How well do these certifications stand out to recruiters and HR?
The certification can get your resume to the top of the pile. It is up to you to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills for the job.
Regards,
Brandye Barrington
Good news! I get a job lately. thanks Oracle
Hi,
I am about to start a new position in January as an Analyst, which involves supporting the Oracle R12 Suite in the Supply Chain Management sector. It is an entry-level position, and requires basic understanding of PL/SQL 12c.
I hope to study one of the certification exams to demonstrate my understanding in PL/SQL, ability to learn, and might help me learning my way to master the R12 Suite (Nice to have but not necessary).
Would you kindly point me to the right direction? I am confused a bit the following 2 paths:
ONE: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Oracle Certified Associate
TWO: Oracle Database 12c SQL Administrator Oracle Certified Associate
I'd appreciate it if you could tell me which path would be more align with my goal.
Thanks&Merry Christmas,
Willyum Wu
Hi Willyum,
The Administrator OCA certification covers more material than the SQL OCA. The SQL OCA certification focuses on SQL.
Regards,
Brandye Barrington
Hello oracle expert
I take the oracle 11 i financials payable certified consultant and full training of oracle 11i financials from 2010 but unfortunately I didn't found any jobs till now in this field but I already work this period in accounting so I need help even in how I can update my degrees to get hire in oracle and if I can use my certificate
Advance regards for all.
I am little bit confuse by choosing OCA certification of oracle developer.
Can you just tell me to choosing right certification in following:
Oracle Database 12c SQL 1Z0-071 or
Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals 1Z0-061 or
Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I 1Z0-051 or
Oracle Database SQL Expert 1Z0-047
If you are pursuing a Database Administrator or Developer OCA, your first step will be to pass a SQL exam. All the exams you mention above will fulfill the SQL requirement in your OCA path. The difference in these exams is in what they test on and what results they provide.
061 and 051 are non-proctored exams that can be taken on your computer from your own location. These two exams do not result in certification on their own. Once passing these exams, you'll have to pass another exam to earn a certification.
071 and 047 are a bit more arduous and also result in a certification. After passing these, you can go on to earn the DBA or Developer OCA, but you will have a certification after passing one of these exams. The 047 exam retires soon.
Regards,
Brandye Barrington