Re: Oracle DBA certificate

From: Daniel Morgan <dmorgan_at_exesolutions.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:15:56 GMT
Message-ID: <3D35C232.F9AD356C@exesolutions.com>

Carlos Martinez wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I would like to get some professional advice here. I am thinking in getting
> an Oracle Dba certificate by going thru Oracle University using their CD ROM
> based training. My question can one actually pass the exam using their
> CD's? Oracle claims so. Also in this slow job market is it worth it? Are
> there truly a demand for Oracle dba administrator? Current I know Visual
> Basic and Access and I will finish up my MBA soon. I would like to get into
> IT management or be a database administrator. I believe getting a Dba
> certificate from Oracle would possibly enhanced my resume. Any thoughts or
> comments or advice, suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you for
> responding.

The certificates are a complete waste of time if the point is to get a job. They may have value in terms of teaching you some basics in terms of terms, concepts, and syntax.

There is not substitute in life, or in getting through an interview, to hands-on experience.

Daniel Morgan Received on Wed Jul 17 2002 - 14:15:56 CDT