Re: Re: 9i OCP Details

Hi!

There was about 25 OCMs before I took the exam in Dec 2002. Now there's 50 IIRC. At least then the requirements were:
Had to be 9i OCP.
Had to pass 2 "advanced" courses, I took Advanced PL/SQL and RAC. Had to pass 2 day practicum. Sh*t, this was hard, but I'm glad about it, that shows OCM actually is worth something. There is a description in OCM website about the tasks. Anyway, when going, refresh your recovery skills ;)

It did cost me about $5000 (from my own pocket). I had to travel to Chicago from other side of the globe, because they didn't take tests in Europe then (it might be the case now as well). If anyone asks was it worth the money - I would have spent the money on other stupidities anyway ;)

Cheers,
Tanel.

• Original Message ----- To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 10:57 PM

> to get OCM you need to
>
> take 2 advanced classes
> then pass an all day comprehensive hands on test right?
>
> what do they have you do for that test? i heard there are different OCMs?
btw, how much does it all cost?
> >
> > From: "Tanel Poder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: 2003/06/25 Wed PM 02:59:58 EDT
> > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: Re: 9i OCP Details
> >
> > Hi!
> >
> > If you're getting this OCP to look more appealing to employers, I'd go
with
> > 8i first, then upgrade to 9i.
> > On resume it looks better, you seem more like old-timer that way ;)
> >
> > Tanel.
> > OCP 8,8i,9i, OCM.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 8:29 PM
> >
> >
> > > Senthil
> > > So, if I understand your question correctly, you are asking whether
you
> > > should:
> > > 1. Take the 8i exams, then the 9i upgrade exam.
> > > 2. Take the 9i exams.
> > > This will depend to some extent on your background, whether you still
work
> > > with 8i. Whether you can get your manager to spring for a class or
two.
> > >
> > > Myself, I started this path over a year ago (slow learner). At that
> > time
> > > since the 9i study materials weren't readily available, and I still
work
> > > with 8i a lot, I chose to go the 8i route.
> > > If I were to start today, I think I would just go the 9i route. I
> > expect
> > > soon Oracle will announce that in 6 months the 8i path will be closed.
> > This
> > > has already happened with Oracle 8.
> > >
> > > Dennis Williams
> > > DBA, 80%OCP, 100% DBA
> > > Lifetouch, Inc.
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 10:59 AM
> > > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Group,
> > >
> > > I wanted to do my 9i OCP. I have not taken any of the 8i OCP exams.
> > > To do 9i Exams directly I need to attend module 3 or 4 or New features
> > > from any of the Oracle Edu Partners.
> > > Shall I take 9i New features and go ahead with the 9i exams.
> > >
> > > Suggestion are appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Senthil.
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