Announcing new SQL exam requirement for the Oracle Database 10g OCA tr

Announcing new SQL exam requirement for the Oracle Database 10g OCA track

On December 1, 2008, Oracle Certification Program will introduce an additional SQL exam requirement for the Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Associate certification track.

In addition to the existing exam, Oracle Database 10g: Administration I (1Z0-042)candidates will also be required to pass any one of the three following Oracle SQL exams to earn the certification:

Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL (1Z0-007)
Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I (1Z1-051)
Oracle Database SQL Expert (1Z0-047)

Please note that there are no compulsory training requirements for the OCA certification path.

If you are currently worguide towards earning your 10g DBA OCA, we will accept the single exam path through November 30, 2008. The new requirement will take effect on December 1, 2008. All certifications obtained under the current single exam path will remain valid certifications according to the rules that govern certification validity. Al 10g DBA OCAs who obtained their certification under the current single exam path will be able to upgrade their certification to 10g DBA OCP via the existing OCP path. Additional steps will not be required.

QUESTIONS

I am a 10g DBA OCA. I obtained my certification by passing only the 1Z0-042 exam. Will I need to recertify or pass one of the SQL exams to keep my certification current?
No. Any 10g DBA OCA candidate who already holds the certification will NOT have to recertify or take any additional exams to keep their 10g DBA OCA certification current.

I am a 10g DBA OCA. I obtained my certification by passing only the 1Z0-042 exam. Will I need to complete any requirements in addition to taguide a hands on course and passing the 1Z0-043 exam in order to upgrade my OCA certification to 10g DBA OCP?
No. All 10g DBA OCAs, regardless of whether they took the 1-exam or 2-exam certification path are eligible to upgrade their certification to 10g DBA OCP by completing one of the required hands on courses and passing the 1Z0-043 exam.

Why did Oracle Certification Program make the decision to add this exam to the 10g DBA OCA path?
At Oracle, we conduct frequent thorough reviews of our certification program to ensure that we are delivering the best results to our candidates and customers. The integral role that SQL plays in the 10g DBA

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