Are Oracle Certifications Worth the Cost?
A question every Oracle DBA eventually asks themselves in their career: should I become Oracle certified? Also, just how valuable is a certification from Oracle? I think the answer depends. I don't view a certification as necessary, but it may be helpful in your circumstances. I am Oracle certified and did so early on in my career. I took some time off in between jobs and decided that was a good way to fill my time. Also, I was already doing DBA work, but hadn't been given the job title "Oracle DBA" (one reason I left my job at that time). For me, getting certified allowed me to show that although I hadn't obtained the title yet, I had the work experience plus the Oracle verified skill set. I think hands-on work experience trumps certification. I don't see many DBA job postings that say a certification is a must. In a crowded market, it may help your resume stand out though. I also would not recommend someone who hasn't bee...