James DiIanni

Director
Oracle Certification Program
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Certified
Professional Program
- Value, Overview, Learning
 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
Value and Benefits
 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
- Harte Hanks, December 2002
 Improved customer service
 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
 Benefits of the Oracle
Certification Credential
Use of OCA, OCP, and OCM logos for
endorsement of your career by leveraging Oracle’s
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
OCP Program Overview
Oracle Certification Program

Achieved by the Top Oracle

OCM Professionals
Oracle
Certified Master
Hiring Manager Approved Industry
OCP Benchmark
Oracle Certified Get Certified, Establish Credibility,
Professional Increase Opportunities

Answers the Demand for

OCA more Oracle Professionals
Learn Online
Oracle Certified Associate Test Online
Get a Job Online
 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
 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
 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
Oracle Certified Master
Credential
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
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!!!!!
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
Q&
A
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
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
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