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Learning Oracle from Oracle University WDP Partners. Oracle Certification Program. Agenda. Value of Oracle Skills in the Current Job Market What it means to be an Oracle Technology Professional Benefits of earning an Oracle Certification Preparing for Certification Exams
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Learning Oracle from Oracle University WDP Partners Oracle Certification Program
Agenda • Value of Oracle Skills in the Current Job Market • What it means to be an Oracle Technology Professional • Benefits of earning an Oracle Certification • Preparing for Certification Exams • Five steps to get you started • For your reference
"C++, followed by Oracle, SQL, Java and Windows NT are the hottest, most in demand IT skills as determined by the new ITAA / Dice Tech Skills Profile." I- Information Technology - Information Technology Association of America May 2002May 2002. “Database skills continue to be included in Hot Job Skills Listings” –“Hot Job Skills For The Year Ahead” - Information Week Value of Oracle Skills in Today’s Tough Job Market
Oracle Certification Value • Competitive Edge, Differentiation, & Credibility = Job Opportunities (Most Oracle Jobs now Require OCP) • Use of OCA, OCP, and OCM logos for endorsement of your career leveraging Oracle’s established Brand Equity • OTN Support Network, Oracle Press Discounts, Tech Tracks at 50% includes Metalink access, Software on CDs • Special Event Access • Ability Join Member Community with more than 160,000 from around the globe
Oracle Certification Value • Job Security • “The most valued skills are in e-commerce, Oracle, application development and Java.” - CIO.com, June 2002 • Potential for Increased Compensation • “Oracle certified DBAs on average earn 16% more than their non-certified counterparts.”– Computer Reseller News 2002 Salary Survey • Almost 50% independent contractors say that their Certification helped them to raise/justify their rates – 2002 Harte Hanks study
Hear What Our OCPs Say: • Three out of four OCPs feel their certification gives them greater confidence. • Three out of five OCPs feel they have a competitive edge over their non-certified counterparts • 70% feel the OCP process has helped them maintain skills. • Two thirds of OCPs working as consultants have benefited through: • New contracts • Client retention • Greater access to new opportunities Harte Hanks, December 2002
Why do IT Managers want Oracle Certified Staff? • Improved Efficiencies • Certified professionals handle more support calls • Companies advocating certification report less downtime • Employer ROI Payback in only nine months because of savings due to increased internal effectiveness • IDC • Quicker adoption of technology • Improved customer service - Harte Hanks, December 2002
What it means to be an Oracle Technology Professional • Oracle9i or 8i Database Administrator • Oracle9iAS Web Administrator • Oracle9i PL/SQL Developer • Oracle9i Forms Developer
Popular Job Roles that rely on Oracle Technologies DBAs Support Engineers Application Developers System Integrators Web Developers Implementation Specialists Consultants Database Analysts Trainers Oracle Partners, Resellers Applications Specialists Java Programmers Enterprise Solution Developers Web Server Administrators Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence
Reserved for the Top Gurus in Oracle e-Business Oracle Certified Masters will deliver the highest level of field proven expertise and will therefore earn the most pay in the IT market. REQUIRES: 2 Advanced OU Courses, OCP, and Practicum OCM Oracle Certified Master Hiring Manager Approved Industry Benchmark Get Certified, Establish Credibility Increase Opportunities, Earn More $ REQUIRES: OCA, 1 OU COURSE, 2 EXAMS OCP Oracle Certified Professional Answering the Demand for more Oracle Professionals Learn Online Test Online Get a Job Online REQUIRES: 1-2 EXAMS Depending on Credential OCA Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Certification Credential Tiers
Learn Oracle, From Oracle University and Authorized Training Partners • Certified Instructors with 95% Customer Approval Ratings • Curriculum maps directly to job roles, and also to exams you are preparing for • Emphasis on Applied Knowledge • Hands-on practice and labs on real software installations provide REAL skills • Various Training Methods available
Oracle9i: Database Administrator Certified Associate: Oracle9i OCA 2 Exams required Oracle9i: Introduction to SQL Online** Exam: 1Z0-007 Introduction to Oracle: SQL & PL/SQL Exam: 1Z0-001 OR… Oracle9i: Database Fundamentals I. Exam: 1Z0-031 * Exam 1Z0-001 May be Applied To Fulfill Exam 1Z0-007 Requirement ** Exam 1Z0-007 is Taken online for $90 US From OCP website Oracle9i Certified Associate
Oracle9i: Database Administrator Certified Professional Oracle9i OCP OCA + 1 OU Course + 2 Exams Completion of 1 OU Certification Hands-On / Instructor – Led Course* Oracle9i Database Certified Associate (OCA) Oracle9i: Database Performance Tuning Exam: 1Z0-033 • *OU Course Requirement: ILT or ILO Format • Oracle9i: Introduction to SQL • Oracle9i: Database Fundamentals I. • Oralce9i: Database Fundamentals II. • Oracle9i: Database Performance Tuning • Oracle9i: Database New Features • Introduction to SQL and PL/SQL** (**no ILO format) Oracle9i: Database Fundamentals II. Exam: 1Z0-032 Oracle9i: Database Certified Professional (OCP)
Oracle9i: Database Certified Master Oracle9i OCM OCP + 2 Advanced Level OU Courses + Practicum Completion of 2 OU Advanced Masters Level Hands-On / Instructor – Led Courses* Oracle9i Database Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle9i: Database Masters Practicum Exam (avail. October 2002) *OU Advanced Course Requirement: • Oracle9i: SQL Tuning Workshop • Oracle9i Database: Implement Partitioning • Oracle9i: Real Application Clusters • Oracle9i Database: Advanced Replication • Oracle Enterprise Manager 9i • Oracle9i Spatial • Oracle9i: Implement Advanced Queuing • OCM Certification requirements may also be met with: • Oracle9i: Advanced PL/SQL • Oracle9i: Data Warehouse Administration
Oracle Certified Professional: Internet Application Developer Oracle Application Developer 6/6i 4 Exams required Introduction to Oracle: SQL & PL/SQL Exam: 1Z0-001 Develop PL/SQL Program Units Exam: 1Z0-101 Forms Developer: Build Internet Apps I Exam: 1Z0-131 Release 2UpgradeExam: 1Z0-120 Automatic Upgrade For R2 Certified Professionals Forms Developer: Build Internet Apps II Exam: 1Z0-132 Oracle Certified App. Developer Rel. 1 Oracle Certified App. Developer Rel. 2 Oracle Certified App. Developer 6/6i
Oracle9i Developer Certification Track Oracle9i: Introduction to SQL (1Z0-007) online Available + Oracle9i: PL/SQL Programming Exam: 1Z0-147 Available Oracle9i: Forms Beta Exam June 2003 Oracle9i: PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) + Oracle9i Forms Developer Certified Professional (OCP) OR Oracle6i Internet Application Developer Certified Professional (OCP) + Oracle9i: Forms New Features Upgrade Beta March 2003
Oracle9iAS: Web AdministratorCertified Associate Oracle9iAS: Basic Administration Exam: 1Z0-301 Available May 2003 Oracle9iAS Web Administrator Certified Associate (OCA)
Getting Started • 1. For certification tracks and course specifics visit the Oracle Certification Program Website • www.oracle.com/education/certification • 2. Decide on the track that best fits your career path • 3. Talk with your authorized Oracle WDP institution or visit http://workforce.oracle.com to find a WDP member near you. 1. For
For Your Continued Reference: Oracle Certification Programs Global Site: www.oracle.com/education/certification Oracle University Global Site: www.oracle.com/education Email Customer Service for Certification Inquiries: ocpexam_ww@oracle.com For Free Software Downloads to Practice what you Learn: Oracle Technology Network http://otn.oracle.com