"Oracle certified DBAs on average earn 16% more than their non-certified counterparts," Computer Reseller News 2002 Salary Survey.
"79% of Certified professionals indicate that getting certified has sped up their professional growth," Thomson Prometric Global IT Training and Certification Study.
WDP Members interested in certification are eligible to receive a 40% discount on the required exams mentioned in the table below.
Certification
Required Unproctored exams
Required Proctored exams
Prerequisite OU courses
9i OCA
Exam #1Z0-007 Introduction to Oracle9i
Exam #1Z0-031 Oracle 9i Database: Fundamentals I
None Required
9i OCP
None Required
Exam #1Z0-032 Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
and
Exam #1Z0-033 Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning
One OCP Hands-on course required **
10g OCA
None Required
Exam #1Z0-042 Oracle Database 10g: Administration I
None Required
10g OCP
None Required
Exam #1Z0-043 Oracle Database 10g: Administration II
One OCP Hands-on course required **
* OR you may also take the proctored Exam #1Z0-001 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
** Courses can be taken at the WDP institutions. Submit your Hands-on course Form
Unproctored exams - can be taken online through oracle.prometric.com, or Authorized Prometric Testing Centers. Students must request the eVouchers from their department Faculty members. Prepaid eVouchers may not be applied towards unproctored exams.
Proctored exams - must be taken at the Authorized Prometric Testing Centers.
