Re: OCP certification - 8i or 9i ?

Hi Michael

I am currently working as Java developer, but my area of interest is Oracle, especially DBA. I would like to switch my job therefore there is no question of my employer paying me for my certification. Also I dont want to spent huge amounts for attending classes, I would go for self learning even though it is a slower process.

Thanks again

Pramod  

mngong_at_yahoo.com (michael ngong) wrote in message news:<ecf365d5.0208060633.451bdfbd_at_posting.google.com>...
> pramod_at_rtimes.com (Pramod Ramachandran) wrote in message news:<6616e304.0208060207.9987da2_at_posting.google.com>...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I would like to pursue a career in Oracle administration. Even though
> > I am fairly experienced in SQL and PL/SQL, I have little experience
> > with administration. How good are the prospects in this area ? Now
> > about certification, should I go for a training programme in some
> > authorized training centre or go for self learning ? I have a doubt
> > about the 9i certification - it is sometimes heard that I can pursue
> > the OCP certification only from a training centre as Oracle is winding
> > up its certification programme for self learners by the end of the
> > year. Also is it said that Oracle would be winding up 8i certification
> > exams as well and only 9i certification exams would be there.
> >
> > Anybody have any idea regarding these ?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Pramod Ramachandran
>
>
> Are you working already?If you are then learning your stuff by
> yourself may be the way to go.At the same time there are a lot of
> variables in the equation .
> Is some one ready to pay for you?
> Is it possible to switch on the same job?
> Would your job allow a switch if you have proof of new skills?
> If you have the resources and intend to look fora job esewhere then
> it may be a plus otherwise stay with home school.As said earlier the
> equation can only be balanced when all the variables are put on the
> scale
> HTH
> Michael Tubuo Ngong
Received on Wed Aug 07 2002 - 11:33:46 CEST