Oracle Corporation offers many certifications from the associate to master level to test the knowledge of the candidates about the Oracle databases and applications.
The common oracle certifications include OCA, OCP and OCM and these are typically bound to the specific products and releases. Before choosing the certification path, you need to know that on which oracle product and technology you are working such as Oracle database 10g, Oracle Application server 10g, Oracle 9i database or Oracle Forms 6i Developer. Candidates can find the oracle resources and study material from the Oracle University, Self Test Software, Boson.com, Testking.com, Oraclenotes.net, Examnotes.net, Learning Tree, MAX IT, DBAzine.com, Oracle online quizzes, Oracle Magazine and SearchOracle.com etc.
These resources help you to prepare for the certification exam. Testing of the Oracle and other IT certifications is conducted by the Authorized Prometric and VUE testing centers worldwide. All exams are multiple choices, fill in the blanks and words matching format. Each Oracle exams cost approximately $ 125. The job roles for the Oracle DBA include database design, database implementation, backup, troubleshooting and recovery.
An Oracle DBA is expected to excellent communication, technical skills, real world on-job experience, knowledge of databases theory and good hands on experience in the Oracle databases and technologies.
In depth understanding of the operating systems, programming concepts and the knowledge of computer network technologies is also essential for an Oracle certified person for qualifying for a job.
The Job roles are database administrator, database developer, database analyst, application developer, web developer and database analyst. Oracle offers the following certification tracks.
Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)
A DBA possesses the major role in an organization. The job responsibilities include managing the medium to large database applications and oracle databases. A DBA is also responsible for the deployment, backup, installation, recovery and troubleshooting the database.
Oracle Database Operator (DBO)
The database operators assist DBAs with the day to day issues like installation, troubleshooting, back and recovery of the databases.
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
OCP certified people have skills to manage large scale database or develop solutions for the enterprises.
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
OCA certified work as junior team members with the DBA and developers.
Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
OCM possesses major roles in the enterprises for managing critical database applications.
Internet Application Developer
Internet application developers develop the applications by using the Oracle Internet Development Suite.
Oracle Java Developer (JDEV)
JDEV certified possesses the development skills by using the Java platform.