Re: Value of OCP DBA Certification?

From: Van Messner <vmessner_at_netaxis.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 19:02:40 -0400
Message-ID: <C0uM3.7479$UG5.464911@typ11.nn.bcandid.com>

I did it like you - private study, no classes. I found the greatest value was in being forced to study a lot about Oracle in detail, including those things I'd never needed to use at work. I don't think it makes a whole lot of difference in the marketplace. 8 years experience says a lot more.

Van

<d_a_p_at_my-deja.com> wrote in message news:7ttepk$bt9$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com...
> I'm trying to gauge the value of getting certified in Oracle's OCP
> program. I've been working with Oracle as a consultant for around 8
> years and I've never had any trouble getting work, but I'm wondering if
> this might be a good idea going forward.
>
> To any of you who have already completed the OCP DBA process - do you
> think it was worth it?
>
> I realize these programs are largely money-making machines for the
> companies, but I intend to largely circumvent this by not taking the
> classes. I'm confident that I can pass the exams with a combination
> knowledge learned on the job and through private study.
>
> Opinions?
>
> -Dave
> DB Developer/DBA
>
>
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> Before you buy.
Received on Mon Oct 11 1999 - 18:02:40 CDT