The OCP program is just a not so innovative method for Oracle to make more
money. Don't do it.
"Daniel Morgan" <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:1071108387.964802_at_yasure...
> pparimal wrote:
>
> > Hello
> >
> > I am looking for changing my career from Lotus Notes to Oracle
> > Developer / DBA. I am currently Lotus Notes
> > R4 / R5 / R6 certified.
> >
> > I did oracle development for approx. 1 year in Oracle 7.0 / Forms3.0,
> >
> > Now I want to get back to Oracle. If I want to do so, I think, the best
> > way to start certification program.
> >
> > Can any one tell me,
> >
> > 1. Which is the best book for OCP ( developer ) and OCP ( DBA )? or
> > 2. where can i get the good study material for the oracle certification
> > program?
> > 3. Which is the best discussion forum for oracle certification
> > program?
> >
> > I appericiate your time, and guidance. I am just very new to this
> > discussion forum, I was just browsing and
> > got this site information.
> >
> > Thanks and have a great day.
> >
> > PP
> >
> >
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>
> I think a certification program is the worst way to get back to Oracle
> unless part of your goal is to empty your bank account.
>
> The quality of the education in most programs is negligible. Which
> doesn't mean that they don't meet their goal of teaching you to pass a
> test: In that many earn their money.
>
> But rather the fact that most employers have figured out that OCP stands
> for the fact that the person can memorize information rather than that
> they can actually do the job.
>
> Find a class targeted toward developing real skills as are given at many
> colleges and universities or from some training companies ... but you'll
> need to check out the training company to be sure they and their
> instructors are actually focused on skills rather than tests.
>
> 1. Most of the OCP books on the market contain gross errors of fact
> 2. Don't
> 3. There are none.
>
> Download a copy from oracle.com or purchase the Demo CD Pack from
> store.oracle.com and then get a few books. I'd suggest the ones authored
> by Tom Kyte, Jonathan Lewis, and Mike Ault worth looking at.
>
> HTH
> --
> Daniel Morgan
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> http://www.outreach.washington.edu/ext/certificates/aoa/aoa_crs.asp
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>
Received on Wed Dec 17 2003 - 11:58:21 CST
