Re: Certification on 9i .

"Daniel Morgan" <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> wrote in message news:1082727979.601882_at_yasure...
> Oba wrote:
> > I am currently hitting my head on the wall to get certified on 9i, but
we
> > now have 10g, so do I hold off or continue my work? Please advice
thanks.
>
> Hans is correct. I think the certs are a waste of time and money. It
> won't get you a job and it won't get you the skills you need to get
> a job.
>
> Why do I say that? Go to http://www.dice.com, http://www.hotjobs.com,
> http://www.monster.com and see how many jobs there are for "Oracle"
> then see how many jobs for "Oracle AND OCP".
>
> That said I am a strong believer in education so I think classes
> are worth a lot ... provided they are not taught by a certificate
> mill ... meaning a company that doesn't teach you hands-on skills
> but rather just the correct answers to a paper test.
>
> --
> Daniel Morgan
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> http://www.outreach.washington.edu/ext/certificates/aoa/aoa_crs.asp
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It may not get you a job on its own - but it could well get you and interview and may well be a differntiator between two people Received on Fri Apr 23 2004 - 20:34:18 CEST