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Are Oracle certifications worth the effort anymore? I know during the buble that they were all the rage, but do they matter anymore? I am a Junior DBA that would like to eventually be a senior DBA, and wnat to know if I should work on that area.
Thanks
Define "Worth It"
Yes, they matter.Quote:
Originally posted by kmuller
Are Oracle certifications worth the effort anymore? I know during the buble that they were all the rage, but do they matter anymore? I am a Junior DBA that would like to eventually be a senior DBA, and wnat to know if I should work on that area.
Thanks
Depends on the context. Will you get that Sr. DBA position just because you have completed Oracle Certification? No, probably not.Quote:
Originally posted by julian
Yes, they matter.
Will getting certified get you more money at your current job or even your next job? No, probably not.
Will the knowlege you gain give you personal satisfaction and confidence so you can become that Sr. DBA and make the big bucks over time? Maybe, if you apply that knowlege.
We all know of people who have become certified with no practical experience and have gotten promotions and raises. But you need to do it for the right reasons with reasonable expectations. OCPs are a dime a dozen. They give you practically no advantage during the job hunting process and even less leverage for raises/promotions.
In 2 of the 3 questions you mention money :-) It's not all about $$$s...
It's always about the $$$$.Quote:
Originally posted by julian
In 2 of the 3 questions you mention money :-) It's not all about $$$s...
Actually I think Jeff has a good point, this is a job and a career, for the most it is about $$$. The tests cost $$ to take, as does the study material, are you telling me that you would shell out that scratch, time and effort for personal satisfaction?
In my experience perception has a LOT more to do with who gets promoted and who does not.
Believe it or not, fo some of us it is not just the money.
So you would do it for free?Quote:
Originally posted by julian
Believe it or not, fo some of us it is not just the money.
Well then tell us again how you aquired your "Master" status oh charitable one.Quote:
Originally posted by julian
Believe it or not, fo some of us it is not just the money.
What do you mean?Quote:
Originally posted by Mr.Hanky
Well then tell us again how you aquired your "Master" status oh charitable one.
What I mean is that I seem to remember you told us that you were offered to take the master program for free, no? This would introduce contradiction.Quote:
Originally posted by julian
What do you mean?
Also, why do you feel the need to post your “Certified Master” status in your signature?
If it is “not all about the money”, what exactly is it all about then?
Status?
Bragging rights?
Clearly you could study on your own and gain fulfillment in that manner.
I’m curious and I am not exactly sure where you are coming from, which is why I choose to challenge your statement.
Contact me via email if you want to talk about private matters.
C'mon Julian, don't buckle now, I am merely challenging your statement, nothing personal.
LOL
But I'm bragging. Yes I'm an oracle hot shot!!:D