Do you reckon it's worth the time and (probably considerable) effort to reach the OCM or should I just stay with the OCP?
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Postanswering - like it says in the post, FFSComment
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Originally posted by EqualOpportunities View PostDo you reckon it's worth the time and (probably considerable) effort to reach the OCM or should I just stay with the OCP?
I'm not a DBA, but got the OCP so that I can possibly sell myself as being able to do some support stuff rather than front-line DBA work. Therefore, it makes no difference to my work or rate really, but is something that I can throw in if I think it will be a deal maker.
OCM would be good if you wanted to do something like write white papers, or books etc. as there are so few around. That said, it's flipping hard by all accounts (I think that they basically have someone watch you for two days to see what you are doing to get the certification), and will be expensive. I don't think that many clients (and almost certainly no agents) will understand what it means.
Something like "Oracle Certified Expert" for Oracle 10g on Linux (I think that's one!) looks good though. Being an Oracle Certified Workflow Expert has helped me get some roles with very little effort, as (again) there are so few out there.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostDo you find OCP makes any difference to what you do or how much you charge for it?
I'm not a DBA, but got the OCP so that I can possibly sell myself as being able to do some support stuff rather than front-line DBA work. Therefore, it makes no difference to my work or rate really, but is something that I can throw in if I think it will be a deal maker.
OCM would be good if you wanted to do something like write white papers, or books etc. as there are so few around. That said, it's flipping hard by all accounts (I think that they basically have someone watch you for two days to see what you are doing to get the certification), and will be expensive. I don't think that many clients (and almost certainly no agents) will understand what it means.
Something like "Oracle Certified Expert" for Oracle 10g on Linux (I think that's one!) looks good though. Being an Oracle Certified Workflow Expert has helped me get some roles with very little effort, as (again) there are so few out there.
And, FWIW, I think I'm pretty good, TBH.The squint, the cocked eye and clenched first are the cornerstones of all Merseyside communication from birth to graveComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostYou get to have servants so no menial household chores i.e. making the bed.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by EqualOpportunities View PostI honestly can't answer that as I bootcamped my OCP together then learned the skills. Bad, I know, but it's kept me in work for some years now.
And, FWIW, I think I'm pretty good, TBH.Comment
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