Why Certify with Oracle?
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Industry Analysts and Experts agree, Oracle Certifications are among the most sought after badges of credibility for expertise in the Information Technology marketplace. The OCP DBA certification was the only DBA credential ranked in the Top Ten most Valuable Credentials by CRN.com 2002. IT professionals can differentiate themselves from their peers or competition and gain valuable job security by earning an Oracle certification. |
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Certification Opens Doors!
 "Oracle certification will put you on the short list for winning Oracle-based projects." - Wally Talen, Vice President, Pacific Application Development |
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Why Become an Oracle Certified Professional?
The demand for professionals in information technology (IT) is high, and the competition for jobs is intense. Individuals, experienced or new to the profession, need to know what skills make them attractive to employers. Employers look for ways to distinguish employees and prospective employees who have the solid foundation of skills needed for effective performance. The Oracle Certification Program helps the IT industry make these distinctions by establishing a standard of competence in specific job roles.
An Oracle Technical Certification is a valuable, industry-recognized credential that signifies a proven level of knowledge and skill.
Clear benefits For Today's IT Professionals
The Oracle Certification Program can give you a distinct advantage. An Oracle Certification demonstrates that you have a solid understanding of a job role and the Oracle products used in that role. Being an Oracle Certified Professional can help raise your visibility and increase your access to the industry's most challenging opportunities.
Still not Convinced?
See below how thousands of members have testified to the value of the Oracle Certification Program*.
- 97% said they have benefited from certification.
- 96% would recommend the program to a professional colleague.
- 89% said they gained more confidence in their Oracle expertise after becoming certified.
*Source: Highlights From The OCP Benefit Survey
Why hire an Oracle Certified Professional?
Why support certification for members of your team?
Benefits to the IT Employer
The Oracle Certification Program is valuable to hiring managers who want to distinguish among candidates for critical IT positions.
For companies that send employees through annual IT training, certification ensures a return on the training investment by validating the knowledge and understanding gained in training sessions. Companies can also combine certification with an employee development program to enhance employee loyalty and performance on the job.
Hiring certified professionals has a direct impact on a company's bottom line, as these conclusions from a research study by International Data Corporation** suggest:
- Certified professionals handled 40% more support calls per person, per day, than uncertified staff.
- Companies that advocated certification reported 49% less downtime than those that did not.
- For the majority of companies surveyed, the savings from increased effectiveness paid the costs of certification in fewer than nine months.
**Source: "Benefits and Productivity Gains Realized Through IT Certification," International Data Corporation
Member Benefits
Once you have earned your Oracle Certification, you can expect to receive a letter of congratulations, certificate and logo usage information. Within 6-8 weeks from completing your final certification requirement, your Success Kit will arrive through the mail.
Additionally, Oracle Certification brings the following benefits to IT Professionals. Once you are a member, you will continue to receive all communications and benefits. Any new benefits that are developed for Oracle Certification Program members will also be delivered to those already certified.
Here are just some of the member benefits you can expect:
| Oracle Program Certification Levels | Associate | Professional | Master | Expert | Specialist | |||||
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| Personalized Certification Certificate | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Personalized ID Card | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| OCM Apparel | √ | |||||||||
| Secure Access to downloadable Certification Logos | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Secure Access to CertView Certification Portal | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Access Certification 3rd Party Verification Tool | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Special events and hospitality at OOW | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| eCertificate on request | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
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| Industry credibility | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Higher average salary compared with non certified colleagues | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Preferred access to cloud based employment | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
| Fulfill Oracle Partner Network Company Membership level requirements | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||||||
A Solid Return On Investment
In a recent salary report of certified professionals by Certification Magazine, Oracle Certified Professionals were found to earn the highest average salaries as compared to any other DBA or Developer professionals. The survey involved members of the top certification programs in the IT industry. Net gains due to obtaining a certification were also researched, and both Oracle and Compaq Certified Professionals were, again, at the top of the list for increased salary due to certification.
Therefore, it is easy to realize the very positive return on investment that Oracle Certification can bring to your bottom line. Most certified OCPs have found that their financial investment in training and certification is paid off by gains in salary, job opportunities, or expanded roles over a short nine month period. It is unlikely that you will find a better opportunity to grow your career and the value you bring to the job.
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