Oracle certification pathways
are excellent options for individuals who are experienced with or would like to
increase their knowledge of one product or group of inter-related technologies.
In a certification pathway, individuals will earn certification in a
ladder-like pattern, starting at the bottom (the foundational, basic skill
certifications) and climbing their way up (to professional or often expert
certification levels, in which advanced concepts and uses of the products are
tested and validated). Participants in a pathway will work toward obtaining and
advancing in a job role, such as software implementer or administrator, which
allows for constant improvement and advancement.
The certification pathways usually
begin with an associate level certification, in which foundational IT knowledge
and basic software and job roles skills are tested. Most associate
certifications require a passing score on one exam. A professional
certification can next be earned, while an expert or master certification can later
be earned with acquisition of the professional level certification, completion
of training, and work experience. The difficulty of the skills and concepts
tested increases with each level.
Popular certification options
such as Database 10g and 11g Administrator are set up in certification pathways.
Training for these and others from ExamTrace is optional but highly recommended for gaining
knowledge and getting the most out of the program. Participants in a pathway do
not have to continue on to the highest level of certification, but they always
have that option; and, the higher they go, the more freedom and responsibility
they will receive in their job role and field of IT.
