oracle emagazine-dec2008.htm

Hi Everyone,

A busy end of the year for many, including those of us here at Oracle. With nine exams in beta testing, several more in post-beta production, and successful integration of BEA certification just completed, we’re exhaustedly excited!

We’re sharing something new with you this month, with a new podcast featuring an interview with former BEA certification program manager Lisa Iacono-Chiola. Listen in for some great insight into the BEA certifications, including who these certifications are for and how the program was built.

Something else new – we’re featuring a new downloadable mini-booklet from Oracle Certified Masters Joel Goodman and Harald van Breederode, which highlights the change in DBA skill requirements over the recent past.

As always, we look forward to your feedback and comments. Let us know what you think on the Oracle Certification blog at blogs.oracle.com/certification .

Happy Holidays!

Paul

[Paul]
Paul Sorensen | Director, Oracle Certification

ORACLE CERTIFICATION NEWS

* The Consequences of Cheating (Part 2)

ORACLE DATABASE CERTIFICATION

* Oracle University to Launch New “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning” Certification
* Beta Testing Begins for New “Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning” Exam (1Z1-054)
* New Booklet: “Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade – Insights into the Expansion of the DBA Skill Set”
* New Oracle 10g DBA OCA Requirement Takes Effect
* Beta Testing Continues for “Oracle Database 11g: Administration II” Exam (1Z1-053)

ORACLE MIDDLEWARE CERTIFICATION

* BEA Certification Integration Complete
* Podcast: BEA Certification Update
* Beta Testing Continues for “Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL” Exam (1Z1-146)

ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITE CERTIFICATION

* Beta Testing Continues for Six EBS Certification Exams (1Z1-206, -215, -216, -225, -226)

PEOPLESOFT CERTIFICATION

* Beta Period Closes for “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger” Exam (1Z1-228)
* Beta Period Continues for “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals” Exam (1Z1-218)

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[Chris Buckel]
ORACLE CERTIFICATION NEWS
The Consequences of Cheating
[The Consequences of Cheating]
(The Consequences of Cheating” series is continued from the November 2008 Oracle Certification E-Magazine)
Cheating Hurts Legitimate Certification Holders

Most IT Professionals who become certified follow the intended process (study, train, practice, test) and in doing so – increase the breadth of their knowledge and their skills. When someone cuts corners and cheats to get certified (i.e. using dump sites, seeking answers in online forums, etc.) they undermine the process and almost always under-perform. Sadly, in the mind of their employer – the employee’s poor performance sometimes gets erroneously blamed on what the employer perceives to be to a useless certification.

This unfortunate misperception not only negatively affects the employer and cheater, it can also deflate the value for those who have legitimately put in the effort to earn the credential (which they will attest was not an easy task). Over time, this can even begin to erode the value of a credential, lead to the devaluation of a specific certification, and even certification in general.

Do you know someone who cheated to get a certification that you legitimately earned? How did that make you feel as a true certification holder? Was there anything you might have inadvertently done that helped facilitate their cheating?
Cheating Hurts the Oracle Certification Program

The effort and cost that goes into building and launching a single exam is tremendous. Building a certification involves many resources, including subject matter experts, exam project managers, psychometricians, beta testers, marketing/launch coordinators, customer service reps, and vendors. All of these people take great pride in their work and Oracle puts every effort into making sure that each exam is a good measurement of the knowledge and skills associated with the intended level and job role. Cheaters cheapen the value of the associated credential and undermine the efforts of the people who worked so hard to build the exam. In other words, cheating is a direct “slap-in-the face” to the Oracle Certification Program.

Your opinion: are cheaters conscious to any degree of the individuals who plan, develop and deliver the exams?
“The Lone Beneficiary” (And It’s Not You)

Isn’t it ironic that the only real beneficiaries of cheating are those who steal test content (test questions) and sell or give them away. And for what…to earn money from ad traffic on their website?

Because these people operate outside of the law, Oracle does pursue prosecution of the authors, operators, and distributors of dump sites and illegal information-sharing. This unfortunately can be a lengthy process, as these shady operators will often move their sites around attempting to outrun legal prosecution.

Have you ever submitted real exam questions to a forum or dumpsite? Would you agree or disagree that this devalues your own efforts and credential? Did you know that when you agree to Oracle’s Candidate Agreement you agree not to share exam content?
What Can You and I Do About Cheating?

Oracle has implemented a number of strategies to help curb cheating and continues to work on even more. We realize that – in spite of all of our efforts – that if people are bent on stealing, sharing and using illegal content, that we can’t effectively police each and every specific transaction to stop them. However, there are several interesting technologies emerging that may accurately allow us to determine whether or not someone has had access to illegal content before the test. One major certification program is implementing this now, and we are looking at it very closely.

There are four things that you as legitimate certification holders can do to help preserve the integrity of your justly earned certification:

1. Strongly discourage the sharing of content among candidates. Don’t post test content in forums, upload items to dumps or help others using real content.
2. Don’t point people to brain dumps or even encourage them. Don’t support illegal content thieves, distributers, and seekers. Let them fend for themselves. Avoid any actions that enable a short-cutter to circumvent the real process of actually getting certified.
3. Become an evangelist – tell both your success and horror stories. Share with people how following the correct process has paid off in your career and in your life. Share examples of where you’ve seen or heard of people who have been burned by cutting corners and cheating.
4. Report specific instances of cheating and fraud to Oracle. Using Oracle’s fraud reporting email address, you can report instances of fraud and cheating to the Oracle Certification Program. Don’t worry – your submission is anonymous. We investigate these reports vigorously and take action wherever legally possible.

We can’t completely eliminate cheating or cheaters. But we are making significant strides to curb and discourage it.

In summary – we need to remember that in the long run, cheating doesn’t help anyone and instead actually causes harm to everyone involved.
QUICK LINKS

* Survey: Cheating: How Bad Is It?
* On The Web: “The Consequences of Cheating – Part 1″
* On The Web: Oracle Fraudulent Activity Policy
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Candidate Agreement
* Blog: Share Your Comments – Oracle Certification Blog

ORACLE DATABASE CERTIFICATION
Oracle University to Launch New “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning” Certification

[Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certification] On December 17, 2008, Oracle University launches a new certification – the “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert.”

The “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert” certification endorses those database administrators, support engineers, and technical consultants who have demonstrated their knowledge and skills using Oracle Database 11g automatic tuning features, including SQL Tuning Advisor, SQL Access Advisor, Automatic Workload Repository and Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor.

Earning the “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert” certification requires completion of exam 1Z1-054 “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert “exam as well as completion of training class “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning” ( Course ID D50317GC10 ).

Those holding an Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) certification are exempt from the training requirement.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Exam: 1Z1-054 – “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert”
* Certification Track: “Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning”
* Training: “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning ”
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Beta Testing Begins for New “Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning” Exam (1Z1-054)

Beta testing for the “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert” exam ( 1Z1-054 ) begins Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Because the exam is initially in beta, it is available at the special beta price of $50 (USD).

Beta exams are an excellent way to directly provide your input into the final version of the certification exam as well as be one of the very first certified in the track. Furthermore – passing the beta counts for full final exam credit.

Beta testing is offered for a limited time only, and is currently scheduled to end March 31, 2009. For more on beta exams, visit the beta exams section of our website.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Exam: 1Z1-054 – “Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Certified Expert”
* On The Web : Oracle Certification Beta Exams
* Register For Exam: Prometric Testing

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New Booklet: “Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade – Insights into the Expansion of the DBA Skill Set”

[Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade - Insights into the Expansion of the DBA Skill Set] The knowledge required by the typical Oracle DBA has increased, requiring additional skills and in some cases job responsibilities. Oracle Certified Masters Joel Goodman and Harald van Breederode discuss this shift in DBA skills in this 10-page PDF booklet: “Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade – Insights into the Expansion of the DBA Skill Set.”

You can download this new booklet for free below:
QUICK LINKS

* PDF Booklet: “Performing an Oracle DBA 1.0 to DBA 2.0 Upgrade – Insights into the Expansion of the DBA Skill Set” (PDF 1.2M)

New Oracle 10g DBA OCA Requirement Takes Effect

A new SQL exam requirement went into effect December 01, 2008 that now requires candidates for the Oracle Database 10 g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) to pass one of four SQL exams to earn the certification.

Candidates must successfully complete both the “Oracle Database 10g: Administration I” exam (1Z0-042) as well as one of the following four Oracle SQL exams to earn the certification:

* Introduction to Oracle: SQL ® and PL/SQL™ ( 1Z0-001 ), or
* Introduction to Oracle9 i : SQL ( 1Z0-007 ), or
* Oracle Database 11 g : SQL Fundamentals I ( 1Z0-051 ), or
* Oracle Database SQL Expert ( 1Z0-047 )

More information on this new track update is available on our website.
QUICK LINKS

* On The Web: New 10 g DBA OCA requirement
* Certification Track: Oracle 10 g Database Administrator Certified Associate (OCA)

Beta Testing Continues for “Oracle Database 11g: Administration II” Exam (1Z1-053)

The beta period remains open for “Oracle Database 11g: Administration II” exam 1Z1-053 . Passing this exam is a requirement for those holding the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) to upgrade to Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).

Beta exams are an excellent way to directly provide your input into the final version of the certification exam as well as be one of the very first certified in the track. Furthermore – passing the beta counts for full final exam credit.

Beta testing is offered for a limited time only, and is currently scheduled to end January 31, 2009. For more on beta exams, visit thebeta exams section of our website.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Exam: Exam 1Z1-053: “Oracle Database 11 g : Administration II”
* Certification Tracks: Oracle Database 11g Administrator certification tracks (OCA, OCP)
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Beta Exams
* Register For Exam: Prometric Testing

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ORACLE MIDDLEWARE CERTIFICATION
BEA Certification Integration Complete

On December 1, 2008, the integration of BEA Certification with Oracle certification completed with the re-launch of four BEA certifications and the re-publication of their corresponding exams under the Oracle Certification program.

The four newly re-branded BEA certifications received new Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) titles:

* Oracle WebLogic Server 10g Developer Certified Expert
* Oracle WebLogic Portal 10g Developer Certified Expert
* Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert
* Oracle SOA Architect Certified Expert

Current BEA certification information is available on our Web site.
Retirements

As part of the transition to Oracle, five BEA certification exams were retired on September 30, 2008. These exams are no longer available:

* 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

Note that the retirement of these exams does not affect the status of existing BEA certifications. Those certifications remain valid without expiration and are fully recognized by Oracle.
New Process To Update Profile

The I7 Learning Profile for BEA certified candidates was retired in November and is no longer available. Candidates can now view their exam history and update demographic information on their Prometric profiles at www.prometric.com .

More information on the BEA certification transition can be found on the Oracle Certification Blog and the Oracle Certification website . Specifics on BEA exam vouchers, BEA candidate profiles, and similar transitional topics can be found on our website.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Track: Oracle WebLogic Server 10g Developer Certified Expert
* Certification Track: Oracle WebLogic Portal 10g Developer Certified Expert
* Certification Track: Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert
* Certification Track: Oracle SOA Architect Certified Expert
* On The Web: BEA/Oracle Transition
* Blog: Oracle Certification Blog

Podcast: BEA Certification Update

[Podcast: Certification Update] Oracle Certification has released a new podcast, featuring an interview with former BEA certification program manager Lisa Iacono-Chiola. In this podcast, Lisa discusses the target audiences, the exam content, and how the exams were built.

To listen to the podcast, visit the Oracle Certification Media page .
QUICK LINKS

* Listen In : BEA Certification Update podcast

Beta Testing Continues for “Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL” Exam (1Z1-146)

For those pursuing the new Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certification, exam 1Z1-146 “Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL” remains available for beta testing at a significant discount.

Beta exams are an excellent way to directly provide your input into the final version of the certification exam as well as be one of the very first certified in the track. Furthermore – passing the beta counts for full final exam credit.

Beta testing is offered for a limited time only, and is currently scheduled to end January 31, 2009. For more on beta exams, visit the beta exams section of our website.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Exam: Exam 1Z1-146: “Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL”
* Certification Track: “Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional”
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Beta Exams
* Register For Exam: Prometric Testing

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ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITE CERTIFICATION
Beta Testing Continues for Six EBS Certification Exams
(1Z1-206, -215, -216, -225, -226, -244)

E-Business Suite consultants still have a great opportunity right now to take multiple EBS R12 certification exams at a significant discount. Oracle has the following six exams available in beta through January 31, 2009…Read more…

* “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: System Administration” ( 1Z1-206 )
* “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Payables Fundamentals” ( 1Z1-215 )
* “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: General Ledger and Receivables Fundamentals” ( 1Z1-216 )
* “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Inventory and Purchasing Fundamentals” ( 1Z1-225 )
* “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Inventory and Order Management Fundamentals” ( 1Z1-226 )
* “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Management” ( 1Z1-244 )

Remember that beta exams provide the advantage of not only lower cost ($50 USD) but also is a great avenue for you to directly provide feedback and help shape the final version of the exam. Passing the beta exam is of course awarded full credit for passing the final exam.
So don’t delay – these exams are nearing the end of their beta period. Register at www.prometric.com/oracle .
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Tracks: Oracle E-Business Suite R12
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Beta Exams
* Register For Exam: Prometric Testing

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PEOPLESOFT CERTIFICATION
Beta Period Closes for “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger” Exam (1Z1-228)

Beta testing for the “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger” exam 1Z1-228 closed on December 1, 2008. With post-beta analysis and preparations for final publication currently under way, final release is expected in early February, at which time beta test results will begin to be issued. Those who pass the beta exam are awarded full credit for completion of the final exam.

Exam 1Z1-228 is the only exam required to earn the PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Track: “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant Certified Expert” (OCE)
* Certification Exam: 1Z0-228: “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger”
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Beta Exams

Beta Period Continues for “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals” Exam (1Z1-218)

The beta period is still open for exam 1Z1-218: “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 HRMS Fundamentals” . This exam is the only exam required to earn the new PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert (OCE) certification, and is currently available at a significant discount (only $50 USD).

This beta period is scheduled for a limited time only (through January 31, 2009), so candidates are urged to register and take the exam as soon as practicable. For more on beta exams, visit the beta exams section of our website.
QUICK LINKS

* Certification Exam: 1Z1-218: “PeopleSoft HRMS Fundamentals”
* Certification Track: “PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Human Capital Management, Human Resources Consultant Certified Expert”
* On The Web: Oracle Certification Beta Exams
* Register For Exam: Prometric Testing

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