Oracle Certification Program (OCP)
Industry Analysts and Experts agree, Oracle Certifications are one of the most sought after marques of credibility for
expertise in the Information Technology marketplace and now, the new internet economy. Oracle powers the internet and Developers, Engineers, and Administrators are greatly needed to support the ever-growing
technologies that Oracle brings to the world.
Join over 100,000 others from 62 countries who have discovered why earning OCP status can not only benchmark your skills with Oracle technologies
but also provide you with added credibility, and exceptional professional growth.
Why Become an Oracle Certified Professional?
The demand for professionals in information technology (IT) is high, and the competition for jobs
is intense. Individuals, experienced or new to the profession, need to know what skills make them attractive to employers.
Employers look for ways to distinguish employees and prospective employees who have the
solid foundation of skills needed for effective performance. The Oracle Certification Program helps the IT industry make these distinctions by establishing a standard of competence in specific job roles.
The Oracle Certification Program can give you a distinct advantage.
An Oracle Technical Certification is a valuable, industry-recognized credential that signifies a
proven level of knowledge and skill. An Oracle Certification demonstrates that you have a solid understanding of a job role and the Oracle products used in that role. Being an Oracle Certified
Professional can help raise your visibility and increase your access to the industry's most challenging opportunities.
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Oracle Certified Associate
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Oracle Certified Professional
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Oracle Database Administrator |
- Oracle9i
- Oracle8i
- Oracle8 (The Oracle8 Core Exams are scheduled to retire March 31, 2002)
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Oracle Database Operator |
- Oracle8i Database Operator
- Oracle8 Database Operator (The Oracle8 Core Exams are scheduled to retire March 31, 2002)
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Oracle Developer |
- Internet Application Developer, Oracle Forms Rel. 6/6i
- Application Developer Release 2 ( Core Exams are scheduled to retire on July 31, 2002)
- Oracle Java Developer
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Oracle Certified Master
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- Oracle9i (scheduled to be released Fall 2002)
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Oracle9i Certified Database Associate
The Oracle Certification Program begins with the Associate level. At this apprentice skill level,
Oracle Certified Associates have a foundation of knowledge that will allow them to act as a junior team member working with database administrators or application developers. Earning your
Oracle Certified Associate credential as a beginning IT professional will give you recognition for your foundation of knowledge using Oracle technologies. This recognition will differentiate you
from those without any credentials, and can help you build your career by obtaining access to entry-level opportunities.
To become an Oracle Certified Associate, you must pass the exams required for the Oracle
Certified Associate level of your selected job role. Typically, two exams are required; the first one can be taken via the Internet, while subsequent exams must be taken in a proctored
environment. You must pass the following two exams to obtain your OCA credential:
Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL (#1Z0-007)
Oracle 9i Database: Fundamentals I (#1Z0-031)
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Oracle Certified Professional
The first step toward earning the highly respected Oracle Certifed Professional (OCP) status is to
earn your Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) credential. When you are ready to advance your Oracle9i database expertise then it's time to take the next step toward becoming an OCP.
Oracle Certified Professionals have proven skills managing a large-scale database or developing
robust applications that are deployed enterprise-wide. To become an Oracle Certified Professional, you must pass all required exams in your selected job role, including those at the
Associate level. When you obtain this credential, you will have a valuable asset as you apply for more senior level opportunities and gain more credibility and support from your employer.
You must pass the following two exams to obtain your OCP credential:
- Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II (#1Z0-032)
- Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning (#1Z1-033)
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Oracle Certified Master
The Oracle Certified Master (OCM) certification will be released in Fall 2002.
The OCM is the highest credential an Oracle professional can earn in the Oracle Certification
Program. An Oracle Certified Master DBA is a top-level Oracle expert who has in depth technical knowledge of the Oracle data server and industry experience on managing mission critical Oracle
database systems and applications. An Oracle Certified Master is looked upon as an expert within their organization, amongst their peers, and across the industry.
Prior to registering for the Oracle Certified Master practicum, a candidate must complete two requirements.
They must have completed their Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) credential for Oracle9i.
A candidate must have taken two advanced DBA courses.
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