Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification

Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification - Overview

The goal of this seven-day accelerated course is to provide IT professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to administer the world's leading database systems and applications. This is a performance-based course designed upon the job-related tasks an advanced professional must perform using new or modified features in the Oracle systems.

Firebrand Training's Program for both Oracle 10g DBA Certified Associate and Professional Certifications affords students the ability to live, learn, and take the vendor exams on-site at our education centres throughout the US and Europe. Our program is delivered in a distraction-free, immersed environment with on-site, deluxe accommodations - utilizing a curriculum adapted specifically for accelerated learning.

Our instructors are seasoned industry professionals (ranging from renowned authors to senior information technology consultants) with extensive real-world knowledge that is effectively relayed throughout our Oracle Accelerated Courses. The program instructor shall be available at all times to provide individual and group attention, lead lab exercises and practice sessions, and ensure the students' success. Our attention to detail shows in our unsurpassed instruction and customer service, our classroom and testing facilities, and our individual and corporate success stories.

From the skilful crafting of our unique curriculum to our careful selection of courseware to every detail of your training comfort, Firebrand Training is the best way to obtain your Oracle Certification. Other training providers cannot match our commitment to quality instruction-led training and top-notch educational facilities.

Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification - Benefits

The demand for professionals in information technology (IT) is high and the competition for jobs is intense. Individuals, experienced or new to the profession, need to know what skills make them attractive to employers. Employers look for ways to distinguish employees and prospective employees that have the solid foundation of skills needed for effective performance.

The Oracle Certified Associate and Professional Program helps the IT industry make these distinctions by establishing a standard of competence in specific job roles. An Oracle Certification is a valuable, industry-recognized credential that signifies a proven level of knowledge and ability.

Reasons for certification include career advancement, personal improvement, skills enhancement, and higher salaries. According to Certification Magazine, http:/www.certmag.com, Oracle certified professionals earned 28% more money than the average IT certified professional. In addition, Computer Reseller News, http:/www.crn.com, cites that Oracle certified DBAs on average are paid 21% more than non-certified DBAs.

Benefits to the Technical Professional

The Oracle Certified Associate/Professional Program can give you a distinct advantage. This certification demonstrates that you have solid understanding of a job role and Oracle products used in that role. Being an Oracle Certified Professional can help raise your visibility and increase access to the industry’s most challenging opportunities.

OCP™s have testified to the value of Oracle Certification

97% said they have benefited from certification
89% said they gained more confidence in their Oracle expertise after becoming certified
96% would recommend the program to a professional colleague*

Benefits to the IT Employer

The Oracle Certified Associate/Professional Program is also valuable to hiring managers who want to distinguish among candidates for critical IT positions. For companies that send employees through annual IT training, certification ensures a return on the training investment by validating the knowledge and understanding gained at training sessions. Companies can also combine certification with an employee development program to enhance employee loyalty and performance on the job.

Hiring certified professionals has a direct impact on a company’s bottom line, as these conclusions from a research study by International Data Corporation** suggest:

Certified Professionals handled 40% more support calls per person, per day than uncertified staff
Companies that advocated certification reported 49% less down-time than those that did not
For the majority of companies surveyed, the savings from increased effectiveness paid the costs of certification in less than nine months

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification - Curriculum

Day 1

Database Components & Architecture
Creating and controlling a Database
Storage and Schema Objects

Day 2

Net Services
Shared Server
User Admin and Security
Managing Data

Day 3

Consistency and concurrency
Maintenance na dperformance Monitoring
Database Backups

Day 4

Database Recovery
Practical Exersices
Exam 1Z0-042

Day 5

RMAN configuration and Backups
RMAN Recovery
Configure, Use & Monitor Flashback Database

Day 6

Configure and Use Flashback Facilities
Dealing with Database Corruption
Automatic Database Management
Monitoring and Managing Storage (ASM)

Day 7

Globalization Support
Monitoring and Managing Memory
Managing Resources (Resource Manager)
Using the Scheduler
Securing the Oracle Listener
Exam 1Z0-043

Oracle Courseware

We have specially selected Sybex and Oracle Press in conjunction with our own proprietary courseware for use in our accelerated Oracle Firebrand Training.

Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification - Exam Track

OCA

Oracle 10g Administration I
Exam number: 1Z0-042

OCP

Oracle 10g Administration II
Exam number: 1Z0-043

Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification - Prerequisites

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

A candidate should have 1 year or more in Oracle and SQL database administration in an enterprise environment.

To achieve OCP certification, candidates are required to attend one instructor led training course from Oracle University. See here for more information.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification Testimonials

"Yet another Firebrand course and again, it was superb. Forgetten how tough it was though, and remember to pre-read!"
Steve Cholerton, Myself Now.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (5/11/2007 to 11/11/2007)

"All your needs are taken care of so that the only thing you need to think about is learning. If a problem does arise, you can rest assured that it will be sorted out and you can get on with what you are there to achieve. "
Paul Evans, DC-Link Limited.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (21/5/2007 to 27/5/2007)

"Firebrand provides a unique environment in which a hardworking student can achieve an incredible level of understanding, in a very short period of time. An exceptional service, well worth every penny."
Ewen Fortune, Echevarne.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (24/9/2007 to 30/9/2007)

"Firebrand* is a fantastic way to learn, particularly for contractors who need to obtain certification in the shortest space of time possible. I found the environment encourages you to learn and because it's residential you spend all your time doing that. It's a friendly atmosphere, and because you are training with like minded individuals it can be quite social too."
Lee Cullip, Myself.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (9/4/2007 to 15/4/2007)

"Althoug i have just missed the examn by a few points, i have learned very much. And i am able to do my job. the examn i can retake again in few weeks."
Albert Walder, ocp.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (13/8/2007 to 19/8/2007)

"Very efficient preparation to Certification, enjoyed the stay despite long hours all week (8h-24h). No distraction at all, good equipment, open WLAN for use with own PC. Clearly recommend this to anybody who wants to get certified in the shortest time possible. However, not appropriate for beginners, take the specified prerequisites serious."
WM, EDS.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (4/2/2008 to 10/2/2008)

"Firebrand* environment is exceptionally well thought out and provides what must be the perfect environment for accelerated learning. "
William Evans, Mars IS.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (13/8/2007 to 19/8/2007)

"The training center exceeded my expectations, the staff were great and couldn't do enough for us. I was at home within hours of arriving. The hours were hard but the facilities, snacks, meals and staff made it more than bareable. Thank you."
Harold Cunningham, Freelance.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (21/5/2007 to 27/5/2007)

"Firebrand provides a unique environment in which a hardworking student can achieve an incredible level of understanding, in a very short period of time. An exceptional service, well worth every penny."
Ewen Fortune, Echevarne.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (24/9/2007 to 30/9/2007)

"Despite the volume of material, the instructor was able to focus our efforts on achieving the goal - to pass the examination."
Paul Sinclair, Self Employed (Contractor).
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (9/4/2007 to 15/4/2007)

"The training center exceeded my expectations, the staff were great and couldn't do enough for us. I was at home within hours of arriving. The hours were hard but the facilities, snacks, meals and staff made it more than bareable. Thank you."
Harold Cunningham, Freelance.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (21/5/2007 to 27/5/2007)

"All your needs are taken care of so that the only thing you need to think about is learning. If a problem does arise, you can rest assured that it will be sorted out and you can get on with what you are there to achieve. "
Paul Evans, DC-Link Limited.
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (21/5/2007 to 27/5/2007)

"Very hard week, and you have to work with ORACLE a little time to understand everything. I'm from Germany and passed the tests. 6 days of lerning, 13 hours a day, with trainer and without. I couldn't imagine to pass it in this short time! THX"
Christoph Ulrich, IVZ (German Broadcastimg Companies).
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (15/1/2007 to 21/1/2007)

"The Heythrop environment is both beautiful and comfortable. It encourages you to immerse yourself in the course of your choosing."
Mike Horwood, Myself..
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (6/11/2006 to 12/11/2006)