Re: Oracle Certification vs. Real World Experience

Kirtan Acharya wrote:

> I agree with Rodney. Even if just getting OCP certif may not be too
> valuable, in my opinion, it provides a structured method of building
> one's skills and exposure to the Oracle database.
> I'm also going for OCP certification but I'm doing it for two reasons:-
> First is that I am interested in databases and more specifically in
> Oracle. I've seen many developers treating a database as just another
> part of the IS, and not giving it the respect it deserves, not
> utilizing it to the maximum. So I'm going to use my experience in
> resolving the same.
> Second because of the market value of DBAs and more importantly
> Certified DBAs.

Where is a Certified DBA worth more than an uncertified DBA? Where? I'll take a "real" DBA with "real" experience over all of the paper certifications you can print in a year. And at least in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. ... that is the rule not the exception.

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Daniel A. Morgan
University of Washington
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