BEA Certification FAQ

BEA Certification FAQ
FAQs Regarding the Retirement of 5 BEA Designations

What certifications are retiring and when?
Why are these certifications being retired?
What will happen to my certification when these certifications have been retired?
Can I still take an exam for one of these retiring certifications?
Are there replacement exams available for those that are retiring?
What happens to the unused voucher that I purchased for a retiring exam?
Can I continue to use the logos for my BEA Certifications after exam retirement?
General Questions

Why become BEA certified?
What other benefits are extended to certified individuals?
Who should be certified?
Are there any pre-certification requirements?
How do I evaluate my existing skills to see if they are applicable to certification?
Certification Profiles

How many certifications are available?
What is the difference between a certification profile and designation?
Do I need to pass a certification exam for each designation to receive a BEA certification?
If I specialize in an application framework using open-source technology within the Certified Developer role, how and when do I receive this designation?
If I am a BEA Partner what path should I take to achieve certification now that you have introduced the BEA Support Certification program?
Am I required to successfully complete all phases of the BEA SOA Enterprise Architecture program to be certified, and if so are there certifications within the program that are offered to me as a result of completing these phases?
After completing Phase 1 of the BEA SOA Enterprise Architecture Program, what should I expect to receive and where can I move on from there?
Exam Information

What is the cost per exam?
Where can I take the certification exam?
What is the certification exam format?
When do I receive my exam results?
How do I prepare for the exams?
What other certification preparation materials are available?
What happens if I fail the exam?
Exam Registration

How do I schedule an appointment for an exam?
What happens if I purchased an examination voucher from Education Services and want to register for my exam at Prometric?
How do I register for the BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 program?
What information is required to schedule an exam at Prometric?
What do I need to bring as identification documents to Prometric?
Getting Certified

Will I need to sign any agreements or fill in any forms?
How will I receive my certification certificate and the certification logos?
How do I access the Learning Profile?
FAQs Regarding the Retirement of 5 BEA Designations

Q. What certifications are retiring and when?
A. The following exams are being retired and will no longer be available after September 30, 2008:
0B0-101 BEA Certified Developer: Build Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1
0B0-102 BEA Certified Developer: Portal Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1
0B0-103 BEA Certified Developer: Integration Solutions for BEA WebLogic 8.1/8.5
0B0-104 BEA Certified Administrator: System Administration for BEA WebLogic 8.1
0B0-105 BEA Certified Architect: Enterprise Architecture for BEA WebLogic 8.1

On September 30, 2008 these exams and designations will no longer be available to candidates. All candidates who wish to complete their certification using the above exams must pass the exam by September 30, 2008 to be recognized as a BEA certified professional. No exceptions will be granted.
Q. Why are these certifications being retired?
A. Programs periodically retire exams related to previous versions of products, particularly if there is a need for content revision due to over-exposure or the product becoming outdated.
Q. What will happen to my certification when these certifications have been retired?
A. All BEA Certified individuals will retain their credentials even if their certification track is retired. They will continue to receive market recognition for their BEA certifications. However, no new candidates will be accepted into the retiring BEA Certification paths after the retirement date.
Q. Can I still take an exam for one of these retiring certifications?
A. Yes, exams may be taken through September 30, 2008. Please note that you must pass the exam by this date in order to become certified, so give yourself plenty of time to retake the exam if you happen not to pass. No exceptions will be given.
Q. Are there replacement exams available for those that are retiring?
A. No exact replacements will be made available after the exam is retired. However, exams based on current products versions are already available. The following list of exams will remain in production and are not being retired:
0B0-109 BEA Certified Developer: BEA WebLogic Server 9
0B0-110 BEA Certified Developer: BEA WebLogic Portal 9/10
0B0-108 BEA Certified Administrator: System Administration for BEA WebLogic 9
0B0-106 BEA SOA Foundations Approved
0B0-107 BEA SOA Adoption and Implementation
0B0-410 BEA Certified Support Associate: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10

The BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 program will also remain active.
Q. What happens to the unused voucher that I purchased for a retiring exam?
A. Yes. Although the exams are being retired and may no longer be obtained after the retirement date, the associated credentials do not retire and will continue to be recognized. Holders of the credential may continue to use appropriate logos according to BEA’s logo usage policy accessible within the Learning Profile Database.
Q. Can I continue to use the logos for my BEA Certifications after exam retirement?
A. If you have not yet registered for the retiring exam using your voucher, you can do so until either the voucher expires or until September 30, 2008, whichever date comes first. If you do not use your voucher code to register for a retiring exam before September 30, 2008 and your voucher code is still valid (expiration date extends past September 30, 2008), then you can use the voucher code for any remaining BEA Certification exam.
General Questions

Q. Why become BEA certified?
A. BEA Certification enables and measures the proficiency of application development and implementation team members and helps maximize the return on BEA technology investment. Proven role-based technical training, available through the BEA Certification Program, builds customer and partner self-sufficiency by transferring knowledge and best practices on BEA technology across the entire IT lifecycle.
Q. What other benefits will you receive upon certification?
A. Upon getting certified, you will receive a hard copy of your certificate framed with a BEA letter of achievement. Certificates should arrive within 15-20 business days after the end of each month. In addition, you can use the BEA Certified logo in your self-promotional materials; receive quarterly e-newsletters to stay informed of BEA news; and track your certification progress via the Learning Profile, an online database.
Q. Who should be certified?
A. The BEA Certification Program is for developers, administrators, architects and support engineers using BEA technologies who are looguide for ways to increase productivity and obtain official validation on their expertise.
Q. Are there any pre-certification requirements?
A. There are no specific pre-certification requirements to obtain a BEA Developer or Administrator certification or to take the 8.1 Enterprise Architecture exams. However, the SOA Enterprise Architecture program is a two-phase certification process, where the first phase is required in order to participate in the next for completion of the BEA SOA Enterprise Architecture certification. In addition, with the release of the new BEA Certified Developer: WebLogic Server 9 track we now offer an opportunity for you to “specialize” in an application framework using open-source technology. This option has a requirement to attend a relevant BEA Education Services course, as well as successfully completing the examination associated with the BEA Certified Developer: WebLogic Server 9 track. More information on certification requirements. Also note the certifications are based on the most current product version and we encourage you to stay abreast of the latest technologies and BEA product versions.
Q. How do I evaluate my existing skills to see if they are applicable to certification?
A. Compare your background with the descriptions for each certification profile and review the exam requirements and objectives for each certification. If needed, you can obtain relevant training from BEA Education.
Certification Profiles

Q. How many certifications are available?
A. There are four certifications, one for each profile, currently available, and each certification has additional designations.
BEA Certified Developer
BEA Certified Developer: BEA WebLogic Portal 9/10
BEA Certified Developer: BEA WebLogic Server 9
Option for Specialization:
Application Development using Spring
Application Development using Hibernate
Application Development using Apache Struts
Application Development using Java Server Faces
Application Development using JDO 1.0

BEA Certified Administrator
BEA Certified Administrator: System Administration for BEA WebLogic 9

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BEA Certified Architect
BEA Certified Architect: BEA SOA Enterprise Architecture
SOA Foundations Approved – Phase 1
BEA Certified Architect: SOA Solutions Architect – Phase 2
BEA Certified Support
BEA Certified Support Associate: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10
BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10
Q. What is the difference between a certification profile and designation?
A. The BEA Certification Program targets four audiences: Developer, Administrator, Architect and support engineers. Each certification profile has specific designations for you to choose from, allowing you a certification path most relevant to your job. Some certification paths are version-specific, and in some cases, offer opportunities to specialize in application frameworks using open-source technologies.
Q. Do I need to pass a certification exam for each designation to receive a BEA Certification?
A. No, only one designation is needed per certification; however you can choose to receive more than one designation.
Q. If I specialize in an application framework using open-source technology within the Certified Developer role, how and when do I receive this designation?
A. Upon successfully completing the requirements you will receive this designation. If you complete the specialization requirement after you have received your Certified Developer: WebLogic Server 9 certificate and title, the certification program office will send you a new certification certificate reflecting the appropriate “specialist” designation.

Please note that the specializations will not be continued with the Oracle Certification Program. Candidates may obtain BEA specializations until November 30, 2008. On December 1, 2008, when the BEA certifications will come fully under the Oracle Certification Program, these specializations will no longer be available.
Q. If I am a BEA Partner what path should I take to achieve certification now that you have introduced the BEA Support Certification program?
A. AA. Any BEA partners requesting to deliver Level 1 support is required to pass the BEA Support Associate Certification. For Level 2 support, BEA Support Professional Certification is required.

Please note: The BEA Certified Support Associate: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 and BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 will not be continued under the Oracle Certification Program. Candidates may obtain these BEA Support certifications until November 30, 2008. ALL requirements MUST be completed by November 30, 2008 in order to obtain one of these certifications. They will not be available after that date. On December 1, 2008, the BEA Certified Support Associate and Professional paths will be retired.
Q. Am I required to successfully complete all phases of the BEA SOA Enterprise Architecture program to be certified?
A. Upon successful completion of all three phases of the SOA Enterprise Architecture Certification program you will be awarded “BEA SOA Enterprise Architect” certification status. Official recognition is also awarded as individual phases are successfully completed. Following completion of Phase 1, you will be awarded a certificate of approval. Following completion of Phase 2, you will be awarded a certification designation.
Q. After completing Phase 1 of the BEA SOA Enterprise Architecture Certification Program, where can I go from here?
A. Upon successfully completing Phase 1: BEA SOA Foundations Exam, you will be awarded a certificate of approval from the BEA Certification Program Office. This is required for eligibility to register for and take Phase 2: BEA SOA Adoption and Implementation Exam.
Exam Information

Q. What is the cost per exam?
A. All BEA Certification exam prices are available on Prometric’s website at the following URL: http://www.prometric.com/BEA. For those participating in the BEA Certified Support Professional program the exam at Services Strategies is $99 USD.
Q. Where can I take the certification exam?
A. Proctored testing will be offered worldwide via Prometric Testing Centers. To schedule an exam visit the Prometric web site or call 877-205-6873 (US only). Prometric will administer the certification exams in a secure testing environment.
Note for those candidates participating in the BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 program, there is a requirement to participate in a training course and examination administered through Services Strategies and its partners. Click here for more details.

Q. What is the certification exam format?
A. Most certification requirements include proctored exams which can have between 40 and 70 multiple-choice questions. They are scored on a pass/fail basis. Each exam has a different passing score. You are given 120 minutes to complete each exam.
Note for the BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 program there is a requirement to participate in a training course and examination administered through Services Strategies and its partners. The exam format and passing score for this exam will differ from the exams administered via Prometric.

Q. When do I receive my exam results?
A.Immediately upon completion, Prometric will inform you of your exam score. For those participating in the Certified Support Professional program through Services Strategies, you will receive your score right away via email including a breakdown per topic.
Q. How do I prepare for the exams?
A. Training courses are highly recommended for certification preparation since they provide preparations to relevant content in the exams. The fastest way to competency is achieved by attending BEA Education training. Also, refer to exam objectives, study guides and mock exams for additional reference materials. Please see the Requirements & Preparation page for the recommended training courses, exam objectives, and other exam preparation materials.
Q. What other certification preparation materials are available?
A. The Requirements and Preparation page provides the exam objectives and mock exams for each exam.
Q. What happens upon failing the exam?
A.You are allowed to take the exam up to three times in a one-year period from the date of the first attempt, with a minimum of 30 days in between exams. You are responsible for re-purchasing and re-registering for each retake exam via Prometric. Please note: there is no restriction for BEA Certified Support Professional exam.
Exam Registration

Q. How do I schedule an appointment for an exam?
A. BEA certification exams are offered worldwide via BEA authorized testing vendor, Prometric. To purchase and register for an exam visit the Prometric web site or call 877-205-6873 (US only). For candidates participating in the Certified Support Professional program one of the requirements states that you must participate in a training program through Service Strategies, which includes an on-line examination. This on-line examination in addition to the training program must be scheduled directly through Service Strategies.
Q. What happens if I purchased an examination voucher from Education Services and want to register for my exam at Prometric?
A. All examination vouchers purchased previously through Education Services are still valid and active, as long as they are within their expiration period. When registering for the exam at Prometric there will be a field asguide for any valid voucher/promo codes. Here you will include the 10-digit voucher code you were supplied from the Education Services team.
Q.How do I register for the BEA Certified Support Professional: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 program?
A. Registration for the Certified Support Professional program varies from the other BEA Certification programs. There are two requirements to successfully complete this program and they include:
BEA Certified Support Associate: BEA WebLogic Server 9/10 examination, which is administered via Prometric. To purchase an exam and schedule an appointment, visit the Prometric web site or call 877-205-6873 (US only).
Support Professional training program and examination administered via Service Strategies in which candidates must register for directly via Service Strategies.
Q. What information is required to schedule an exam at Prometric?
A. General contact information and method of payment will be required. More details.
Q. What do I need to bring as identification documents to Prometric?
A. You are required to provide two forms of identification at the testing center, including one photo identification such as a driver’s license or a valid passport. Both forms must display the candidate’s signature.
Getting Certified

Q. Will I need to sign any agreements or fill in any forms?
A.Prior to your exam at the testing center you will be required to agree to an Exam Confidentiality and Program Terms & Conditions Agreement. A profile survey will also be required at this time. Completing the necessary information in your profile will be critical in order for us to process your certification and send you your certificate via the postal mailing system. At the conclusion of the exam you will be asked to voluntarily participate in a brief survey on BEA Certification.
Q. How will I receive my certificate and the certification logos?
A. You will receive an automated e-mail within 5 business days of completing your exam. This e-mail will detail how you can access the Learning Profile. Additionally, for those who passed the exam, instructions will be provided for accessing the BEA Certified Logos. For those who failed the exam, information on the exam re-take policy and recommended training will be provided.

For those who passed the exam, the BEA Certification Program Office will mail a framed certificate with a BEA letter of achievement to the mailing address provided in the Learning Profile. Certificates will arrive within 15-20 business days after the end of each month.
Q. How do I access the Learning Profile?
A. The Learning Profile is a database that allows you to maintain your personal profile and track your certification records. If you are a visiting the Learning Profile for the first time, you will need your candidate ID, registration number, date of exam and site number. BEA encourages you to use the Learning Profile as a way to maintain your personal account information, view your test history, and track your certification status/progress.

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