As I understand it the classes are required now to get certified straight from nothing to 9i. Only a test is required to go from 8i to 9i. Also, I believe it is only one course to get OCP. It is two more advanced courses for OCM.
-----Original Message----- Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 1:04 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Dear List, Is it compulsory to take Oracle University courses for OCP upgrade exams also? I heard that Oracle made it compulsory to take atleast 2 OU courses to get OCP certification. Thanks, -- Babu -----Original Message----- Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 8:08 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > >> I am a Newbee, preparing for OCP/DBA Oracle8i Exams. 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