Re: OCP certification - 8i or 9i ?

Hi,

I took this exam 8i during March and April this year. I'm more like a developer rather than a DBA, though I have played the DBA role in a very large project. To me, I certify for my own interest.

From my experience, it is NOT really difficult to pass. Since I don't have too much money, in fact I have never attended any training or buy any books. (though I just borrow 2 from my friends).

Wish you success.

Andy

pramod_at_rtimes.com (Pramod Ramachandran) wrote in message news:<6616e304.0208070133.56e2446d_at_posting.google.com>...
> 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 Mon Aug 12 2002 - 12:25:31 CEST