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Why Oracle Certifications There is a significant and ever increasing need for certified Oracle technicians and professionals. Oracle certification has rapidly expanded due to the huge amount of open positions for Oracle Certified Professionals (OCP's.) Benefits of Oracle Certification Obtaining an Oracle certification identifies you as a person with quantified higher quality skills and technical abilities. This designation tends to enable higher pay rates and increased career opportunities. Computer World Magazine recently published a study stating that over twenty four percent of Information Technology managers had job openings for which they were specifically seeking Oracle certified professionals. The Oracle certification is intended to be a tool for employer to measure the qualifications of candidates. Each certification exam is designed specifically to serve as an accurate representation of the job tasks and skill sets most critical for success in the candidate's chosen field. Certification levels Oracle Certified Associate: The Oracle Certification Program begins with the Associate level, which recognizes achievement in mastering introductory Oracle skills. The Oracle Certified Associate tier was designed to provide for an entry-level DBA certification designation for the Oracle platform. To receive this Certification you must pass two Introductory Exams. Oracle Certified Professional: The Oracle Certified Professional candidates have proven skills for managing a large scale database or developing robust applications that are deployed enterprise-wide. To receive this Certification you must attend an on-line or in-class training course at the Oracle University and pass one Intermediate level Exam. Oracle Certified Master: The Oracle Certified Master (OCM) credential is the most advanced Database Administrator certification. It requires thatyou attend an on-line or in-class training course at the Oracle University. To obtain the OCM you first need to acquire the Oracle Certified Associat e (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) credentials. Oracle Certified Expert: The Certified Expert credentials recognize competency in specific technologies, architectures or domains not currently covered in the path-based Certified Associate and Certified Professional certifications.
The Oracle certification is intended to be a tool for employers to measure the qualifications of candidates. Each certification exam is designed specifically to serve as an accurate representation of the job tasks and skill sets most critical for success in the candidate's chosen field. |
