When I was talking with some oracle developers they usually ask me about the available php certifications, and why I didn’t take it. While in the oracle industry, the Oracle certification is more important and valuable since its an excellent reference to get a good oracle job.
There is many companies that provide Oracle certification in addition to the Oracle Corporation itself. The officials Oracle Certification Tracks are :
- Oracle Database Operator (DBO) : Database Operators assist DBAs with day to day operational issues like database startup and shutdown, installations, backup and recoveries, etc.
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) : Enables one to act as a junior team member working with database administrators or application developers.
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) : OCP candidates have proven skills for managing a large scale database or developing robust applications that are deployed enterprise-wide.
- Oracle Certified Master (OCM) : The highest level credential you can earn in the Oracle Certification Program. These people are senior level members of IT departments and are responsible for handling mission critical database systems and applications.
- Internet Application Developer (Release 6 or 6i) : Oracle developers using Oracle iDS (Internet Developer Suite) Forms and Reports.
- Oracle Java Developer (JDEV) : Developers using the Java platform. Oracle participates in the multi-vendor jCert Initiative.
Those make 6 differents level of Oracle certifications which could achieve to different kind of jobs. All exams are closed book exams. No written materials or notebook computers will be allowed in the testing area. All questions are either multiple choice, fill in the missing word or match these against those. When an English test is delivered in a non-English speaking country, the test time might vary from what you see on this site.
We’ll talk more about Oracle certifications, details of the exams, centers, books, trainings required before, score … etc. Each Oracle Certification path is designed to help provide employers a way to judge competency of it professionals on their ability to use Oracle technology in a given job role.
