Corporate PPT Template

1
(No Transcript)
2
James DiIanniDirector Oracle Certification
Program Oracle Corporation
3
Oracle Certified Professional Program - Value,
Overview, Learning
4
Agenda

• Value and Benefits of the Oracle Certified
  Professional Credential
• Oracle Certification Program Overview
• Oracle Certified Master Practicum
• Learning and preparation
• References
• Questions and answers
• Next steps

5
Value and Benefits
6
Value of the Oracle Certification Credential

• Competitive edge, differentiation credibility
  Job Opportunities
• Improved Efficiencies
• Certified professionals handle more support calls
• Companies advocating certification report less
  downtime
• Employer ROI Payback in only nine months because
  of savings due to increased internal
  effectiveness
• IDC
• Quicker adoption of technology
• Improved customer service

- Harte Hanks, December 2002
7
What OCPs Have Said

• Three out of four OCPs feel their certification
  gives them greater confidence.
• Three out of five OCPs feel they have a
  competitive edge over their non-certified
  counterparts.
• 70 feel the OCP process has helped them maintain
  skills.
• Two thirds of OCPs working as consultants have
  benefited through
• New contracts
• Client retention
• Greater access to new opportunities

Harte Hanks, December 2002
8
Benefits of the Oracle Certification Credential

• Use of OCA, OCP, and OCM logos for endorsement of
  your career by leveraging Oracles established
  brand equity
• OTN Support Network, Oracle Press Discounts
• Special event access
• Ability to join the certification member
  community with more than 197,000 from around the
  globe

9
OCP Program Overview
10
Oracle Certification Program
Achieved by the Top Oracle Professionals
OCM Oracle Certified Master
Hiring Manager Approved Industry Benchmark
Get Certified, Establish Credibility,
Increase Opportunities
OCP Oracle Certified Professional
Answers the Demand for more Oracle Professionals
Learn Online Test
Online Get a Job Online
OCA Oracle Certified Associate
11
Why Three Certification Tiers?

• Provides a tool for IT managers to use in making
  hiring decisions
• More closely aligned with job roles and skill
  levels
• OCA can be used as the first step in a
  professional career and development path
• OCP demonstrates professional commitment
• OCM provides a performance based benchmark for
  hiring experts

12
Oracle Certification Paths

• OCA
• Oracle9i DBA Certified Associate
• Oracle9iAS Web Administrator Certified Associate
• Oracle9i PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
• OCP
• Oracle8i DBA Certified Professional
• Oracle9i DBA Certified Professional
• Oracle6i Internet Application Developer Certified
  Professional
• Oracle9i Forms Developer Certified Professional
• OCM
• Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master

13
Upgrading Your Certification

• OCP Developer Upgrade from Developer 6/6i
• Oracle9i Forms Developer Upgrade Exam
• OCP Database Administrator
• 7.3 9i One upgrade exam (For 7.3 and 8.0 DBA
  OCPs)
• 8i 9i One upgrade exam (For 8i DBA OCPs)
• 10g Certification Plans
• OCA Level
• OCP Level
• Streamlined upgrade paths from 7.3, 8.0, 8i, and
  9i

14
Oracle Certified Master Credential
15
What is the Oracle9i DBA Certified Master?

• Two day, live application performance test
• Proctored exam environment
• Candidates are scored on their ability to
  complete complete complex scenarios and resolve
  technical problems
• Strict time frames are enforced for each scenario
• Although the OCM is conducted in an Oracle
  classroom it is a certification exam and not a
  course
• Pass rate is 60 for first time takers

16
OCM Candidate Prerequisites

• Must have Oracle9i DBA Certified Professional
  credential
• Must have Attended at least two instructor-led
  advanced courses from approved list
• Minimum of 3 4 years of practical experience as
  an Oracle DBA
• Knowledge of Oracle9i database technology and
  features

17
Oracle9i DBA Certified Master Content Areas

• Database Configuration
• Oracle Network Configuration
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Data Management
• Database Management
• Performance Management
• Database Availability
• Standby Database and Data Guard

18
Minimum Required OCM Participant Skills

• Working knowledge of Linux
• Formatting and executing basic OS commands
• Creating and navigating through directory
  structures
• File management using copy, move, and remove
• Linux environment text editors (Line Mode or GUI)
• Setting environment variables

19
Minimum Required OCM Participant Skills

• Ability to locate and launch Oracle9i
  executables
• Database Creation Assistant
• Listener Utility
• Oracle Net Manager
• Oracle Net Configuration Assistant
• OEM
• OMS
• Oracle Password Utility
• RMAN Utility
• SQLPLUS

20
Minimum Required OCM Participant Skills

• Proficient with working in a command line
  environment
• Proficient with using Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Advanced knowledge and use of Oracle9i (9.0.2.2)
  features and functionality
• Familiarity with navigating through
  non-searchable Oracle documentation
• Familiarity with navigating through and the
  functions of Konqueror browser software
• Ability to employ BEST PRACTICES when working
  in an Oracle9i database environment to solve
  complex technical problems

21
Who Does the Best on the OCM?

• People who have practiced in an Oracle9i database
  environment
• People who have completed tasks relevant to each
  of the objectives within each functional area on
  the practicum
• People who have practiced in a Linux environment
• People who have practiced in a Konqueror
  environment
• People who study!!!!!

22
Tech Tips for OCM Preparation

• Use BEST PRACTICES for
• Database performance
• Database backup, restores, and recovery
• Study the areas you are the most familiar with,
  allowing you to complete the most activities
  within stated time frames
• Familiarize yourself with using Oracle9i tools in
  a Linux environment
• Practice recovery from different failure
  scenarios

23
Six Steps to Get Started With Oracle Certification

• 1. Visit the Oracle Certification Program Website
• www.oracle.com/education/certification
• Review the Link for First Steps
• 2. Decide on the track that best fits your career
  path
• Should you not have a path chosen, consult with
  an Oracle University Representative to get you
  started
• 3. Figure out your preparation level with STS
  practice exams and test content checklists on the
  OCP website
• Find where you have skill gaps and address them
  before testing

24
Six Steps to Get Started With Oracle Certification

• 4. Consult with OU for Preparation Assistance and
  Guidance
• 5. Take your first exam online!
• 9i DBA and Developer Tracks Only)
• 6. Register for additionally required exams with
  Prometric at www.2test.com

25
Learning and Preparation from Oracle University

• Certified OU instructors are the best in the
  industry
• Curriculum maps directly to job roles and exams
• Emphasis on applying knowledge and skill vs.
  memorization
• Hands-on practice and labs on real software
  installations provide REAL skill
• Various training methods (classroom and online)
• Self Test Software practice tests help you
  Identify skill gaps and areas where you need more
  prep

26
Valuable References

• Oracle Certification Programs Global Site
• www.oracle.com/education/certification
• Oracle University Global Site
• www.oracle.com/education
• Oracle Online Learning
• www.oracle.com/education/oln
• Oracle Technology Network
• http//otn.oracle.com

27
A
28
Next Steps.

• Recommended demos/locations
• OCP Lounge
• Oracle Test Center
• DBA Hot Seat
• Visit the DEMOgrounds for a review of available
  online OCP prep content
• Visit the Self Test Software booth in the
  exhibition hall

29
(No Transcript)
30
Reminder please complete the OracleWorld
online session surveyThank you.