Oracle Corporation (Oracle) is the worlds largest enterprise software company that manufactures and services databases, applications and middleware software. Oracle is used in almost all huge database applications, with a major presence in banking, e-commerce, financial institutions, manufacturing, and government bodies.
Oracle has developed a number of industry recognized certifications to help database administrators to succeed in their careers and to educate them on the use of Oracle products. Oracle certifications also provide measurable benefits to employers as the skills attained by their database administrators are current.
The Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification is aimed at experienced database professionals who have the skills to implement and manage complex Oracle database functions and the knowledge to keep the database running efficiently. Attaining your OCP credential is an excellent achievement that requires training and hands-on experience.
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.
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 440,000 Oracle Certified Professionals worldwide.
OCP Tracks
OCP stands for Oracle Certified Professional. Many people take it as just for the Database Professional but there are mainly two types of OCP's.
1- Developer Track
2- Administrator Track
Developer Track involves Sql, Pl/Sql, Forms, Reports etc.
Administrator Track involves Maintainance, Management, Recovery and Support for Databases.
OCP Developer Track
Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associates demonstrate expertise in building database-centric Internet applications for both Oracle9i and Oracle Database 10g. Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professionals gain greater credibility, a higher level of efficiency, and improved job performance as application developers.
Oracle Certified Associate
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Oracle Certified Professional
PRIOR CERTIFICATION Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate | | | Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional |
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OCP Administrator Track
Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certification combines training, experience, and testing to ensure that you have a strong foundation and expertise in the industry’s most advanced database management system.
Oracle Certified Associate
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Oracle Certified Professional
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Oracle Certified Master
TRAINING Complete two advanced instructor-led online or in-class courses (course list to be released at a later date) | | | FORM Submit the Hands On Course Requirement Form | | Database 11g Administrator Certified Master |
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Career Opportunities
OCP professional status is an important step for any Oracle DBA who wishes to develop their career. It is proof to employers and associates that you are a highly skilled and dedicated database professional with current up to date skills. On attaining OCP status you have taken an important step in developing a long lasting career in an area that is highly valued critical to your organization. As the skills you have acquired are in high demand qualified OCP’s tend to earn well above average salaries.
Further Study
Many professionals who earn the OCP credential go on to obtain advanced database management skills through training and job experience. Oracle University and their authorized partners offer a series of special accreditations available to OCPs. In 2003 Oracle released the Oracle Certified Master certification track. This requires the OCP credential as a prerequisite. Candidates are required to complete advanced coursework and complete a two day hands on practical exam. This is a very high level exam and is considered guru level, fewer than 200 OCP’s have attained this level of certification.
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