Re: Perspective Oracle DBA

From: Daniel Morgan <dmorgan_at_exesolutions.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:05:32 GMT
Message-ID: <3DB987D6.3B2319BB@exesolutions.com>

aphlix wrote:

> I have a question for everyone. I am about to attend a 6 month course at SMU
> for UNIX Admin/Oracle DBA. Basically they teach the first 5 tests for
> Oracle DBA certification (forgive me if I sound like I don't know what I am
> talking about because I don't know a thing about oracle). After I take this
> course, what do you suppose my chances of getting a Junior DBA position
> somewhere? (the course are part of the Workforce Development Program from
> Oracle and they exceed the minimums from Oracle)
>
> Thanks

Some number greater than zero. But not by much. And I teach the classes at the University of Washington.

Education is critical. But experience is worth more in opening the door in a tight economy. Be sure that in addition to the classes you get yourself a volunteer position or internship where you can get hands-on, real-world, experience.

Daniel Morgan
http://www.extension.washington.edu/extinfo/certprog/oad/oad_crs.asp Received on Fri Oct 25 2002 - 13:05:32 CDT