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Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Associate

Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Associate
The Oracle Certification Program begins with the Associate level. At this apprentice skill level, Oracle Certified Associates have a foundation of knowledge that will allow them to act as a junior team member working with database administrators or application developers. Earning your Oracle Certified Associate credential as a beginning IT professional will give you recognition for your foundation of knowledge using Oracle technologies. This recognition will differentiate you from those without any credentials, and can help you build your career by obtaining access to entry-level opportunities.

To become an Oracle Certified Associate, you must pass the exams required for the Oracle Certified Associate level of your selected job role. To earn the Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Associate credential, two exams are required; the first one can be taken via the Internet, while subsequent exams must be taken in a proctored environment. You must pass the following two exams to obtain your Oracle9i DBA OCA credential:

• Exam #1Z0-007 Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL
  This is an online exam. It is also available at Oracle University or Authorized Prometric Test Centers.
  OR
  Exam #1Z0-001 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
  If you previously passed exam #1Z0-001, you will not be required to pass
  exam #1Z0-007.
• Exam #1Z0-031 Oracle 9i Database: Fundamentals I
  This is a proctored exam that is only available at Oracle University or Authorized Prometric Test Centers

Why Become an Oracle Certified Professional?

The demand for professionals in information technology (IT) is high, and the competition for jobs is intense. Individuals, experienced or new to the profession, need to know what skills make them attractive to employers.

Employers look for ways to distinguish employees and prospective employees who have the solid foundation of skills needed for effective performance. The Oracle Certification Program helps the IT industry make these distinctions by establishing a standard of competence in specific job roles.

An Oracle Technical Certification is a valuable, industry-recognized credential that signifies a proven level of knowledge and skill.

Clear benefits For Today's IT Professionals

The Oracle Certification Program can give you a distinct advantage. An Oracle Certification demonstrates that you have a solid understanding of a job role and the Oracle products used in that role. Being an Oracle Certified Professional can help raise your visibility and increase your access to the industry's most challenging opportunities.

thousands of members have testified to the value of the Oracle Certification Program*.

• 97% said they have benefited from certification.
• 96% would recommend the program to a professional colleague.
• 89% said they gained more confidence in their Oracle expertise after becoming certified.

Facts about Oracle

• Founded by Lawrence J. Ellison (interview) in 1977 and headquartered in Redwood Shores, CA, USA
• Leading supplier of software for information management
• World's second largest software company with revenues of $6.7 billion
• Has over 33,000 employees and is located in 145 countries around the world

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