Certification News
October 2011

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Certification Exams in Production
The following exam has gone into production:
Certification Exams in Beta / New Certification Tracks
No beta exams or new certification tracks will go into production.

Oracle Solaris 11 Certification: Raising the Bar
The certification path for Oracle Solaris 11 has been enhanced in order to reflect current industry standards. As a result, the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) for Oracle Solaris 11 have been changed.

Starting in late 2011, new and improved Oracle Solaris certifications for Oracle Solaris 11 will be released that emphasize more advanced skills, resulting in an even more valuable credential for you.

Oracle also offers several upgrade paths for those who hold Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification on Oracle Solaris 10 or earlier.

Read all about the upcoming New Oracle Solaris 11 Certification path.


The Value of Oracle Certification
Certified teams are meeting their objectives more often than other teams, delivering projects on specification, on time, and on budget. Research shows that when greater than 40% of a team is certified, the average team performance increases by 11% (Source: IDC, Impact of Training: Functional Excellence Leads to Operational Productivity, Doc #215762, Dec 2008.)

In other words, teams with a substantial percentage of certified individuals perform dramatically better than non-certified teams. Unscheduled network downtime, for instance, was about 20% lower at organizations with more certified IT staff (Source: IDC, Impact of Training on Network Administration: Certification Leads to Operational Productivity, Doc #220563, Nov 2009).

Greater productivity and improved performance can translate into improved customer service. But the benefits are internal as well: achieving professional certification validates crucial job skills while adding individual value and enhancing team spirit.

In fact, almost 90% of certified Java professionals feel that they benefit from the knowledge they acquired in preparing for certification (Source: Certified! Now What? Java Magazine, Array Publications, June 2009). Not surprisingly, Oracle’s own survey shows that 96% of respondents would recommend Oracle’s certification program to a professional colleague.


Certification Value Packages
Save up to 20% and get the added advantage of a free certification retake with a Certification Value Package:
  • Preparation Training Courses: Choose your preferred learning method (in-class, instructor-led online, online self-study, or accelerated instructor-led).
  • Certification exam voucher: Redeem when you are ready to take your exam.
  • A free certification retake: ONLY in these packages: you can take the exam a second time if needed at no additional cost.
  • Available for Java, Oracle Solaris, Oracle Database 10g/11g and MySQL.
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Oracle Certification Web Site
Oracle certifications are tangible, industry-recognized credentials that can help you succeed in your IT career and provide measurable benefits to your employer. Oracle certifications are a reliable validation of training and experience that can accelerate your professional development, improve your productivity, and enhance your credibility.

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Available Certifications
For IT professionals and managers, each Oracle Certification level signifies a benchmark of experience and expertise recognized for its value and relevance in the IT industry. Today there are over 390,000 Oracle Certified Professionals worldwide.

Find out which Oracle Certifications are available


How To Prepare for Certification Exams
Here you will find Oracle University’s latest update on how to prepare for a certification exam.


How to book an exam
  1. Decide which test center location suits you best. Oracle Certified Master Exams can only be taken at an Oracle Test Center. Contact your local Oracle University Office to find the nearest one to you. All other exams can be taken at either any Pearson VUE Testing Center or an Oracle Test Center.
  2. Purchase an exam voucher from your chosen test center.
  3. Make an appointment for the exam.
 
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