Friday, March 21, 2008

Promotion: "Free Oracle Certification Exam Voucher When You Take an Oracle 10g Course"

Sponsored by: Oracle University - North America

Students attending one of five featured Oracle Database 10g courses between March 31, 2008 and June 27, 2008 are awarded a free certification exam voucher.

Communication [to be] issued Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

OU video ad features Oracle Certification

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This short 1:40 video on Oracle University's website bullets the Oracle Certification Program about 1:25 into the presentation.

Check it out!

Monday, March 17, 2008

New Study Finds that 87% of IT Pros Feel Certification is Worthwhile

From GoCertify.com March 17, 2008

A recent IT salary survey of over 7,000 computer professionals co conducted by TechRepublic and Global Knowledge found that 42% of respondents intend to obtain a new certification within the next year, and 38% hold at least one certification that they consider primary already. Perhaps more telling, 87% indicated that certification is a worthwhile investment, with a major motivation being that it is an effective way to keep skills up to date and demonstrate that accomplishment to employers. To see the whole study, which encompasses IT salaries in general and not just certification, visit the TechRepublic Web site (you will have to register first).

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Monday March 17, 2008

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR NEW EXAM (1Z1-244) IN BETA:

Oracle EBS R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Certified Expert Consultants are able to present an integrated set of services that assist the customer in driving real value from the medium-term decision making and make the best use of their supply chain resources.

Oracle Database 11- NEW PRODUCTION EXAM (1Z0-055) NOW LIVE:

Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certification combines training, experience, and testing to ensure that you have a strong foundation and expertise in the industry’s most advanced database management system. This new exam allows Oracle Database 9i OCPs to directly upgrade to 11g.

PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 - NEW EXAM (1Z1-228) BEGINS IN BETA:

The PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Certified Consultant has proficiency and knowledge in key areas of implementation such as Oracle general ledger financial controls, journal entry creation and setup, period close and financial reporting.

Exam Release Announcement: 1Z1-228 "PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General"

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Just released in BETA:

1Z1-228 "PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 General Ledger"

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