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Oracle finalizes new Training Partner

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:58:47 +0000

Hello,

We reported last week that Oracle has decided to separate with Prometric as its worldwide Training Partner for the Oracle University courses. Beginning September 25, 2009, Oracle University Courses will no longer be offered through Prometric.

Well, from the news reaching us, it seems Oracle has finalized Pearson VUE as the new Training Partner to conduct Certification courses for the Oracle University. Pearson VUE, it seems has made an official announcement on its website on the 1st September, 2009. Oracle has sent out an email to its partners, but, we are not sure if it has been officially announced by Oracle yet.

Pearson VUE has a very wide Authorized Test Center Network of 5000 sites in 165 countries. Through this exclusive partnership, Pearson VUE will now conduct about 120 different Oracle Certification Exams through single registration and scheduling system. September 13 is reportedly the last day of registration of OU Certification exams through Prometric. From 14th September, 2009 onwards, the exams will be registered exclusively through Pearson VUE.

Do log onto the Pearson VUE official web page that they have setup for Oracle Certification courses. Wishing everybody Best of Luck from GeeksBlogging@dotCOM in all endeavours.

Oracle divorcing Prometric

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:58:15 +0000

Whomsoever of us has been through the official Oracle Traning through the coveted Oracle University knows about Prometric. Prometric has long been the official training partner with Oracle for all of the Oracle courses offered through OU. But, this seems to be changing as Oracle sees its partnership with Prometric souring out.

Oracle has announced that starting September 25, 2009, Oracle courses will no longer be offered through Prometric. OU is believed to be already in discussions with a new testing vendor, who would move into Prometric’s shoes. This was let out by Paul Sorenson from Oracle, while the official Oracle announcement is expected shortly. The announcement, amongst others, is expected to include new registration steps for candidates after 25th September, 2009.

However, it seems Oracle still plans to allow candidates to continue using their existing Testing ID issued by Prometric. Also, the unexpired vouchers issued by Prometric are expected to be functional in the new system as well.

As an implication of going in for a new vendor, the Oracle Certification candidates will have to register on a new website, quite obviously. A new Web Account with the new Testing Vendor partner will thus be needed at the time of registration.

Oracle is expected to launch a replacement to the “Hands On Course Requirement Forms” in the form of “Course Submission” system on the new website. Forms already submitted will, however, continue to be processed by OU.
You can email to ocpreq_ww@oracle.com in case you have an outstanding form that needs attention of the Oracle University ASAP.

A 2-3 week delay in shipment of printed certificates is expected while maintenance is underway on Oracle Certification Database.

If you are still anxious about the whole thing, check out Paul Sorenson’s address for some Expected Questions regarding the same.

Oracle 11g Certification coming soon

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:20:34 +0000

Good news for all the Oracle 11g Database Administrator Certification aspirants. Paul has just confirmed that Oracle is soon to launch the OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) Certification for its latest 11g Database Administration.

The beta period for the Certification, “1Z1-053 – Oracle Database 11g: Administration II” closed recently. This is a single exam requirement for ones holding the Oracle DB 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA), and gives them the opportunity to upgrade to the coveted OCP.

Processing is underway, and the Production version of the exam is expected around mid-September, as exam “1Z0-053″. Candidates may register for the live exam. The live exam will be available at Prometric testing centers worldwide with immediate scoring results. We will keep you updated on the developments as they come.

Cheers!

Oracle Siebel Certification needs hands on training – II

admin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:37:33 +0000

Most of Oracle Certifications need a mandatory hands on training. We covered the introductory part in our post here.

Today, Paul is back with further details in the second part (opens in a new window) of the same series where he continues from where he left off the other day.

Don’t miss it!

Oracle Siebel Certification needs hands on training

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:01:07 +0000

Now, all of us know that, don’t we. And, I guess most of us crib about it all the time.

Whenever we plan of undergoing an ORACLE Certification, we know that though the cost of taking the actual Exam itself is not all that steep (not that it’s cheap), rather it’s the mandatory course that we have to attend before it that really turns one off. Two most popular reasons I have heard of:

1) Hey, I am also X years experienced working in this tech. Why do I need to undergo a basic course? I know I am proficient enough to just pass out of the exam with flying colors.
2) Hey, it’s not the Exam, but the cost of the course that I cannot afford. Guess I can’t go in for a certification for my branding this year!

Having an Oracle Certification is definitely a spark on one’s resume. The guy is then certified by Oracle, to be a recognized professional with a good understanding on the subject.

Well, it seems help is at hand for all the distressed. For once, the Director himself of the Oracle Certification programme has come out to offer some explanations to the hitherto unanswered queries. We at GeeksBlogging@dotCOM really appreciate this initiative which would definitely help the Oracle / Siebel Certification aspirants understand the concept better.

I guess Paul also has a point worth consideration. Preventing abuse of brand ORACLE would be the top priority of anybody associated with ORACLE.

To view Paul Sorensen’s (Director, Oracle Certification) response, click here (Opens in a new window).

Siebel 8 Certification Update

Nitin Jain — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:20:19 +0000

All of us want to be certified Siebel experts, don’t we? For those in the blue, Siebel CCC (Core Consultant Course) is what we are targetting in this post.

Well, to make it easy for all of us, Oracle has recently release two more certification tracks for Siebel 8.1.x in addition to the existing two for Siebel 8.x. These are:
1) A 15 day course all at one stretch, for Siebel 8.1.x CCC.
2) The course divided in 3 different modules (Tools, Business Automation, and Installation & System Administration). The student may have time gaps in between attending all these 3 courses.

You can get all the related information here on Oracle website.