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Oracle is an established vendor of software, especially successful with heavy duty business class database programs.
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If you want to develop applications using Oracle programs, you certainly want Oracle certifications. However, that is NOT advice to pay more than you can afford for the training.
Application Developer/Oracle Developer 2000
You must pass pass 5 exams. They are 60-70 multiple choice questions and last up to 90 minutes. They are given by Sylvan Prometric and cost $125 each.
Exam 1:
Introduction to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Exam number 1Z0-001
Exam 2:
Develop PL/SQL Program Units Exam number 1Z0-101
Exam 3:
Developer/2000 Forms 4.5 I Exam number 1Z0-111
Exam 4:
Developer/2000 Forms II Exam number 1Z0-112
Exam 5:
Developer/2000 Reports 2.5 Exam number 1Z0-113
If you want Oracle certifications, go to Oracle's home page. Go to Education. Go to OCP Home Page. Go to Application/Developer.
Then click on "Candidate's Guide." This is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file which will give you EXTENSIVE outlines of what is covered in each of these 5 tests. It tells you exactly what you need to know. If you learn everything on these outlines you will have to pass.
That the basics of Oracle certifications for your computer career.