Re: Becoming an Oracle DBA?

Since you mentioned that you have never worked in the IT field I would suggest you get a job in in the field before you spend too much time on books and certification classes. A general computer programmer/analyst 2 year certification program from you local junior college would be a good start. Another quick start into IT is thru a local Technical School. They usually have 6-9 month programs that lead to an entry level position.

Good Luck

On Sat, 30 Dec 2000 16:12:42 -0600, "Karen A McGaskey" <KANDREAM_at_prodigy.net> wrote:

>I am thinking about becoming an Oracle DBA. I don't have a job or any
>experience in the IT field. I am currently taking Access courses, then I
>will take SQL courses, after that I plan to take the Oracle 8i training
>offered by DB Domain (which offers hands-on exercises practice w/ the Oracle
>Server). My 1st question is w/o a college degree if I pass all the exams and
>become a certified Oracle DBA would I be able to obtain an entry-level
>position? If not please let me know if I should not consider this profession
>w/o any experience? I don't want to waste my time and money if that is in
>fact what it would be. I would also like to know if I do pursue this, should
>I take my exams after completing the training and exercises for that exam or
>should I take all the exams at once? Another thing I'd like to know is if
>and where could I find an Oracle DBA mentor? I also heard that if one wants
>a life they shouldn't consider this as a career choice. But I also know that
>if you want the money that DBAs are paid you have to make sacrifices
>somewhere and that is one of them i think. Well, if anyone could please be
>of any assistance I would greatly appreciate it.
>Thanks,
>Karen
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  Received on Tue Jan 02 2001 - 00:00:33 CST