Dick,
I see value in the addition of the two levels of
certification.
With the addition of the OCA certification it will allow
"junior" DBA's to start on the read to successful certification. Learning and
understanding the basics of SQL and ADMIN should be promoted, displayed, and
rewarded. It is akin to the Associates Degree that is usually acquired before
the B.S. and continuing education towards the Ph.D.
The addition of the OCM is a way to promote yourself as
a seasoned professional that has taken the time to learn the ins and outs of the
database and can be a valuable asset to a company.
The new levels of certification will allow the employer to
search for employees with at least a minimum certification
requirement.
I know that there are a LOT of professionals working as
DBA's, and participate on this list, that are very good and OCM qualified but
have not decided to become an OCP. Their reasons are their own and I look
proudly upon their achievements and ethics.
On the other hand... With the ability to take 2 tests and get
an OCA , 5 test to get an OCP, and take 2 additional courses plus a practicum
exam and you are a OCM. The requirements list that you take the courses at the
Oracle training centers. Sounds like a way to keep the Oracle training centers
alive. The one in Atlanta is a ghost town compared to 5 years ago.
Thanks for the update info.
Ron
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>>> dgoulet_at_vicr.com 01/10/02 09:15AM
>>>Anyone care to comment on the following, IMHO it's about
time:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introducing
two new levels of Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Achievement A
recent *IDC report on IT Education and Training Services quoted
databaseprofessionals and network engineers as the fastest-growing areas of
ProfessionalCertification. And in an October survey from *crn.com on
Certification, 58% ofrespondents said that it is very difficult to find
qualified Oracle CertifiedProfessionals-Database Administrators. To
meet this demand, we have recently introduced two new levels of
professionalachievement to DBAs (and soon to be released to Application and
Java Developersworldwide): The Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) --
an entry-level Oracle qualificationrequiring successful completion of two
exams.The Oracle Certified Master (OCM) -- an advanced qualification for
OracleCertified Professionals (OCP), that requires students to take a
practicum examon-sitee at an Oracle University education center.
Visit<A
href="
http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/news/index.html?certlevels.html">
http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/news/index.html?certlevels.htmlfor
more informationIDC, IT Education and Training, Sept 2001crn.com,
Certification: What's Hot, What's Not, Oct
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