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 high 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.

International Data Corporation recently compiled a survey that indicated:

• Technicians with professional certification handled on average 40% more support calls than those without certification.
• Employers of certified professionals report 49% less downtime.
• Savings due to increased effectiveness and uptime paid for the cost of certification in less than 9 months.

A Salary Survey published in Certmag states that:

• Individuals with specialized certification in Database Administration had an average salary of $ 70,590.
• 76% of reported that having a certification gave them an increased level of confidence in their work.
• 70% indicate that being certified garners them more respect from both co-workers and mangers.
• 61% have experienced an increased demand for their services and skills.
• 64% indicate that obtaining certification resulted in an improvement in problem solving abilities.
• 60% feel that certification has resulted in greater on the job productivity.

The following job roles have received special attention during the design of the Oracle Certification Program due to their reliance on Oracle tools, solutions, and technologies. Having qualified individuals in these positions is a top priority for both domestic and multinational corporations throughout the world. Obtaining an Oracle certification gets you the extra leverage needed to obtain these positions.

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.

The Oracle Certifications are:

Database Administrator

• Oracle9i Certified Associate
• Oracle8i Certified Professional
• Oracle9i Certified Master
• Oracle9i Upgrade from DBA OCP

Web Application Server Administrator

• Oracle9i Application Server Certified Associate

Application Developer

• Oracle 6i Certified Professional
• Oracle 9i PL/SQL Developer Associate
• Oracle 9i Forms Developer Certified Professional
• Oracle 9i Developer OCP Upgrade Path