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They mightn't ask for it, so you sell it to them in the interview.
I have been using Oracle since 1991, but I got certified only in 2000. Initially I did not care about OCP, because I did not have time to study. Without certificate I mananged Oracle where ever I worked.
When I got time in 2000, I started to prepare for the OCP. I completed it within 3 months time. Basically I wanted to know what are the new things in Oracle 8 and 8i and how they can be used in my day-to-day work. Other than that OCP did not help me much, but it enriched my knowledge.
Hi, 19th may 2001 12:19 hrs Chennai
OCP has really helped me lot to know on new things which i would not have noticed during my DBA works.Still there are few things which i accept even OCP curriculum missed out but the content is good.
OCP i feel is a part of exp and it will really adds color or flavor to our exp.
Being OCP will help you to stay competitive in any country.Suppose if we go to US to work all the companies encourage its employees to complete OCP if you are worlikg as a Developer or DBA in oracle.So i dont need to take a chance who(country) needs OCP or who doesnt need that.
In India its still very useful.
I dont want to take a chance for a post where equally exp people meet and the company weighs the another has additional merit due to certification .
But finally what counts more is
At the end of the day the solution has to be delivered and the customer or end user in the organization in which we work the things has to go smooth and he should feel happy.
Cheers
Padmam
hi
regarding one of those mindsets against OCP certification , I would like to ask a simple question.
do u want to compare the services of a doctor who is holding a degree in medicene with a person
who claims that he has equivalent experience in the same field. certification gives a person the identity
rather than self proclaiming that he has got experience.the same is applicable to all fields.when u go through
the syllabus for the OCP exams , it shows the real stuff.unless one is really commited and clear in all
the concepts he cannot pass just by luck.this is my view
regards
When NT first arrived on the scene, I was in the middle of a couple of projects using VAX RDB and POWERHOUSE. I decided at that time to get involved with this new technology and acquire my MCSE along with the SQL Server exams.
I found the certification process gave me a solid footing to further my career using these new technologies. I also found those people who also moved onto NT without getting certificed lacked an understanding in many areas of NT that myself and others who were certified took for granted (this was after many years).
After years of working with SQL Server I find myself in the need to move onto Oracle (the city I live in is all Oracle). I plan on getting certified to give myself a solid foundation to stand on and during my studies I will be converting a MS SQL Server dataware to Oracle rewritting all the stored procedures, triggers, etc.
Hi , 23rd May 2001 10:58 hrs chennai
Then you should read this link to get to know "How to Succeed in OCP" Details in point blank what you have to do be an OCP'ian
http://www.dbasupport.com/forums/sho...threadid=10596
Cheers
Padmam
Ah, Utopia.Quote:
Originally posted by gee
the city I live in is all Oracle
lol the utopia :D
btw star if you wanna compare doctors why you dont say why medicine graduated students needs to do practice works nefore they become a real doctor? (and yes those graduates holds certifications)
OCP is a great thing to have, and as mentioned above, OCP + Experience is better than experience only.
There are LOTS of DBA's out there with years of experience, but that only know how to run OEM and don't have a clue how to do anything at the command line or have any idea how the database actually works, and have only "heard about" the new features of the latest release. I'm working with one now! The problem with years of experience, particularly at the same company, is that the DBA can get into a rut of doing the same old thing, day in and day out, and never learns anything. That's when the time is ripe for a newly certified OCP DBA with a couple of good hard years of experience to come in and take over.
As usual, one must get into the interview process to demonstrate knowledge, and having OCP will get you in the door. OCP is great for entry level jobs as well.
Its on ones mindset to be OCP or not.Iam a certified DBA and planning to upgrade my certification.
Being an OCP is a plus point.It boosts your confidence and motivates to learn things.I agree experience counts over the certification.But take an example of two persons having same experience and among them only one is certified.Who will have more room in the market?
Unless you catch up with the new features you stand no where. OCP upgradation helps you to achieve this.
You really come to know how well you understand the new concepts and whats the basic differences between the versions.
Well its on ones personal satisfaction.One might learn new things with out preparing for OCP .But being an OCP allways have an added advantage.
If you are self motivated and determined.. go ahead and get certified.You will feel much better of yourself.