Hi Everyone I hope that things are going well for you.
It has been a while since our last Certification E-Magazine and we have been really busy. There are a number of new certifications and initiatives included in this edition, including some new opportunities and great resources.
- Several excellent videos related to our latest Java SE 7 credentials. Get the inside story from those who actually participated in the development of the exam questions.
- Information for Java EE 6 Web Component Developer, which was just relaunched for 2012.
- A new opportunity for you - Elance - that you won't want to miss - especially if you're interested in virtual contract work.
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There has never been a better time to earn an Oracle certification - increase your credibility, improve your career and expand your opportunities. Thank you and best of luck!
Paul Sorensen
Sr. Director, Global Certification Programs
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Elance: Put your Oracle Certification to Work |
Oracle University (OU) announces a new resource to connect Oracle Certified professionals to contract job opportunities in the cloud.
Oracle University is working with Elance online employment platform for freelancers and consultants - to help Oracle Certified professionals find work in the cloud. Oracle Partners and customers are looking to hire Oracle Certified professionals for remote contract-based hourly and SOW work on Elance.
Thousands of projects that are perfectly suited for Oracle Certified professionals are available on Elance now.
Elance is free to join and offers Oracle Certified professionals and Learning Partners the opportunity to: |
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- Find Work Lots of contractor/consultant jobs and projects seeking people with Oracle certifications.
- Work Online Employers and contractors from 150 countries use the Elance workrooms in the cloud to collaborate on jobs.
- Get Paid Fast and secure payments in the cloud using Elance escrow and automated billing.
To get started, register now for an upcoming on-boarding webcast. |
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Java SE 7 Certification Multiple New Certifications, New Exams |
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Oracle has begun releasing the new series of Java SE 7 certifications, including the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Java SE 7 Programmer and the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Java SE 7 Programmer. With all new testing architecture and focus, these certifications aim to equip Java programmers with the knowledge and skills needed to write productive and efficient Java code. To learn more about the new improvements made to the certifications with Java SE 7, see our latest video: "Raising The Bar: Java SE 7 Certification."
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A single exam is required for Java Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) certification: "Java SE 7 Programmer I" (1Z0-803), which is currently being processed after completing its recent beta testing. We've produced three helpful videos to help prepare for the OCA certification:
There are two routes to earn the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) level for Java SE 7. Those who are certified as Java SE 7 OCAs take a single exam: "Java SE 7 Programmer II" (1Z0-804), which is currently available for beta testing. Those who are already certified on an older OCP or SCJP certification (v5 or 6 or older) need only take the upgrade exam: "Upgrade to Java SE 7 Programmer" (1Z0-805), which has recently completed its beta period and will soon be available for live registration.
For those seeking initial OCP Java certification, registration is available now to take the beta exam: Java SE 7 Programmer II (1Z0-804). |
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New Certification: Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) Java EE 6 Web Component Developer |
Oracle Certification has released the new "Oracle Certified Expert (OCE): Java EE 6 Web Component Developer" certification. This certification is for experienced developers of Java technology applications with the knowledge and skills to quickly build web applications suited to any Java EE 6 application server using JSP and servlet technologies.
Earning this new OCE certification requires passing a single exam - "Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Certified Expert" 1Z0-899, as well as holding an existing Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Java SE 5 or SE 6 Programmer or Sun Certified Java Programmer (any edition). |
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This exam and certification directly replace exam 1Z0-894 "Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 JavaServer Pages and Servlet Developer Certified Expert Exam" and the "Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 JavaServer Pages and Servlet Developer" certification, which retired on December 31, 2011. There is no change between exam 1Z0-894 and exam 1Z0-899, but rather is simply a update to the titles. Exam topics, recommended training, and exam items remain the same at this time.
Exam appointments are available now to take the exam at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. Visit pearsonvue.com/oracle and register for exam 1Z0-899.
Full preparation details are available on the Oracle Certification website, including all exam objectives, number of questions, time allotments and pricing. |
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Oracle Solaris 11 Certification Multiple New Certifications, New Exams |
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Oracle Certification has released several new Oracle Solaris 11 certifications. The "Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator" certification is for Oracle Solaris system administrators who possess a strong foundation in the administration of the Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System and are proficient in essential system administration skills such as managing local disk devices, managing file systems, installing and removing Solaris packages and patches, performing system boot procedures and system processes.
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Candidates can earn the OCA certification with a single exam. The "Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration" exam (1Z1-821) is currently in beta and thus is available at the greatly discounted rate of $50 USD. Exam appointments are available now to take this exam at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. Visit pearsonvue.com/oracle and register for exam 1Z1-821.
The "Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator" certification is for experienced Oracle Solaris system administrators with a solid understanding of the UNIX operating system, commands, and utilities and are proficient in key operations such as configuring network interfaces, managing swap configurations, crash dumps, and core files.
There are two routes to earning the OCP certification. Existing Oracle Solaris Professional-level (OCP, SCSA) certification holders (any version) can upgrade their credentials to Oracle Solaris 11 with a single exam. The "Upgrade to Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator" exam (1Z0-820) recently completed its beta period and will soon be available for live registration. We will also soon be releasing exam 1Z0-822 (Oracle Solaris 11 Advanced System Administration) for new/initial OCP certification candidates.
Full preparation details are available on the Oracle Certification website, including all exam objectives, number of questions, time allotments and pricing. |
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New Certification: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Oracle WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator |
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Oracle has released the new "Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Oracle WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator" certification for administrators proficient with WebLogic Server 11g, including installing and configuring Oracle WebLogic Server 11g, deploying Java EE applications to Oracle WebLogic Server 11g, and configuring Oracle HTTP Server as a Web proxy for Oracle WebLogic Serve developers, as well as configuring Oracle WebLogic Server cluster to support failover and load balancing for applications. |
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Exam 1Z0-102 "Oracle WebLogic Server 11g: System Administration I" is a single exam required to earn the certification. The exam has 65 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes are allowed to complete the test, and a score of 67% or greater is requires to pass the exam. Oracle Magazine published some tips that may be helpful in preparing for the exam. Oracle University has a Oracle WebLogic Server 11g: Administration Essentials course that steps through many of the concepts presented on the certification exam.
Watch this short video (3:25) by exam developers TJ Palazzolo and Bill Bell on tips for preparing for the exam.
The exam can be taken now at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. |
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Certification Update: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Forms Developer |
The Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Forms Developer certification is designed for individuals who possess a strong foundation in SQL and PL/SQL basics and are able to use Oracle Forms Builder 11g to rapidly build scalable, high-performance applications for the Web. This certification covers topics such as: designing code for reuse, using GUI controls and writing triggers, troubleshooting applications and using WebUtil to interact with client computers.
A prerequisite for this certification is either the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) or the Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional (OCP). |
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One exam is required: 1Z0-151, "Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g: Build Applications with Oracle Forms" which is currently in beta. The exam is therefore available at a significantly reduced rate ($50 USD) during the beta period. Exam appointments are available now to take this exam at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. Visit pearsonvue.com/oracle and register for exam 1Z1-151.
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Take The Survey: 2012 Oracle Certification Salary & Satisfaction Survey |
Our new Oracle Certification Salary Survey is now live.
In this short (5 min) survey, we want to learn about how your certification impacts you, your career, and your earning potential. Please take the survey - we know you're busy and we respect your time, so we've kept it short 21 simple questions: |
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FAQ: How Long Do I Wait? |
Q) I've passed my exams, when will I receive my certificate?
A) Consider the time frame - although it typically takes far less time, the kits can sometime take up to eight weeks to reach you. If it has not been 8 weeks then your kit may still be on its way.
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- Make certain that you have met all of the requirements - find your certification through Oracle Certification Website (certification.oracle.com). Take a look at the path to make certain that you have met each and every requirement.
- Validate your mailing address - log in to the Pearson VUE website and make sure that your profile contains your correct mailing address.
- Be sure that all of your certification requirements are recorded under the same account
- Log in to CertView to check your exam and certification history.
- If all of your exams do not show up in your account, you may have taken exams under multiple Oracle Testing IDs. Contact Pearson VUE to have the IDs merged.
- If you have done everything above and your kit has not arrived after eight weeks, then submit a request to Oracle Certification Support.
Best of luck in your efforts to become certified! |
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