Re: getting certified

Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> writes:

> John T wrote:
>
> > Dave,
> > What would be the best thing to do then?
> > John
> > "Dave" <david.sharples3_at_ntlXworld.com> wrote in message
> > news:Y8v7d.2680$J41.2215_at_newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
> >
> >> "John T" <john.templeton2004NOSPAM_at_blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in
> >> message news:WJu7d.179397$hZ3.179049_at_fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> >>
> >>>Hi there,
> >>>
> >>> I am currently learning Oracle, but is there any sort of Oracle
> >>> examination
> >>>or certification you can sit, to get proof you use it.
> >>>
> >>>Regards
> >>>
> >>>John
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> yes its called OCP, sear for it on oracle's site but dont expect it
> >> to get you anywhere
>
> A very difficult question. The OCP is as close to worthless as something
> can be. It has incorrect answers, it asks about obscurities, and it does
> not focus on those skills actually required to "do the job."
>
> At this point, unfortunately, our industry has no actual means of
> measuring competency. And that not only helps the feeble it hurts the able.

Unfortunately, in the UK, if you want contract post doing Oracle work one of the first questions you are asked is "Have you got the OCP?".

I'm giving up the fight and am going to get certified, even though I've been working with Oracle since version 7,

cheers

Phil Received on Mon Oct 04 2004 - 03:54:39 CDT