Re: getting certified

Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> wrote in message news:<1096733426.919631_at_yasure>...
> John T wrote:
>
> > Dave,
> >
> > What would be the best thing to do then?
> >
> > John
> > "Dave" <david.sharples3_at_ntlXworld.com> wrote in message
> > news:Y8v7d.2680$J41.2215_at_newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
> >
> >>"John T" <john.templeton2004NOSPAM_at_blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
> >>news:WJu7d.179397$hZ3.179049_at_fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> >>
> >>>Hi there,
> >>>
> >>>I am currently learning Oracle, but is there any sort of Oracle
> >>>examination
> >>>or certification you can sit, to get proof you use it.
> >>>
> >>>Regards
> >>>
> >>>John
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>yes its called OCP, sear for it on oracle's site but dont expect it to get
> >>you anywhere
>
> A very difficult question. The OCP is as close to worthless as something
> can be. It has incorrect answers, it asks about obscurities, and it does
> not focus on those skills actually required to "do the job."
>
> At this point, unfortunately, our industry has no actual means of
> measuring competency. And that not only helps the feeble it hurts the able.

I would have to respectfully disagree that "The OCP is as close to worthless as something can be." Your points are well taken and accurate, but those who are certified seem to have a better basic understanding of the fundamentals of Oracle. To become an "expert" or "guru", you must have this foundation.

IMHO,
John Received on Mon Oct 04 2004 - 09:00:58 CDT