Oracle - Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)

A Firebrand Training
5
Day Course

Oracle Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Overview

The goal of this five-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 Oracle 10g DBA Certified Associate Certification affords students the ability to live, learn, and take the vendor exams on-site at our education centres throughout the UK and Europe. Our program is delivered in a distraction-free, immersed environment with on-site accommodations - utilising 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 Training Camps. 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 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - 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 (OCA) 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 OCA 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 Professional Program can give you a distinct advantage. An OCA 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.

OCA'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 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 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Curriculum

Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to become certified as an OCA:

Database Components & Architecture
Creating and controlling a Database
Storage and Schema Objects
Net Services
Shared Server
User Admin and Security
Managing Data
Consistency and concurrency
Maintenance and performance Monitoring
Database Backups
Database Recovery
Practical Exercises
Exam 1Z0-042
Exam 1Z0-051

Oracle Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Exam Track

Oracle Database: SQL Fundamentals
Exam number: 1Z0-051

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

Oracle Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Oracle Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Prerequisites

A candidate should have 6 months 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.

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.

Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Testimonials

"The overall experience was very tiring, but richly rewarding. The instructor was excellent - technically and personally - he really helped deliver the technical content in everyday terms. The learning centre was excellent - as was the food! I will certainly recommend to my staff and managers to use Firebrand for out training requirements in the future."
AL, Digica Ltd.

"As ever the Firebrand trainers know their stuff and made the whole process of learning easy and enjoyable."
Jan Eyres, Bond Pearce.

"This seriously is the best training course I have ever been on. Great teacher, great food and one excellent location. 5 stars."
James Gardiner, SystemC.

"The staff at the centre are always willing to help. They want you to pass your exam with a passion."
Marc Collins, QGate Software Limited.

"Many thanks to Firebrand Training and especially the instructor, as I would have never got through the material and taken the exams. Now I am a qualified MCTS in ASP.NET 3.5, and ADO.NET 3.5. One thing to note - this is not a picnic, be prepared to work hard and put the hours in."
Richard Tappenden, Education Direct Ltd.

"While this course was not what I would call a bootcamp, it was informative, detailed and thoroughly absorbing. "
Marc Rogers, Vodafone.

"Good focused training."
Jason Bond, Land Securities.

"Nice course friendly people. Course is demanding and requires significant pre-reading to avail maximum benefit. "
Sanjay Mudaliar, Bank.

"Undoubtebly the best centre to attend for anyone wishing to get certified, or just for IT knowledge."
Steve Houghton, none.

"A very professional and focused experience."
Rasmus Lamp Posselt, Proinfo A/S.

"Second time back just reiterated how much I had learned during my first time. Consolidated my learning brilliantly and I passed my exams!"
DJ, Loughborough Primary School.

"If you are an experienced admin this course will get you up to speed with the latest technology, very quickly!"
Laurence Bryant, Durham University.

"Really excellent instructor."
PR, Freelance.

"The course was very tough but I felt that our instructor covered all of the material in a very effective and easy to pick up way and held the interest of the class throughout the course. I feel that I have greatly improved my knowledge of the .net framework and would recommend Firebrand Training to anyone considering tackling the Microsoft Exams. "
Guy Wilson, Education Direct.

"Efficient, no frills training which concentrated on delivery."
Adrian Farruga, Royal Bank of Scotland.

"Totally met my expectations."
C.A., NATS Ltd.

"The Exchange 2007 Training was excellent. Lots of late night reading and lab training. The instructor knew his stuff and this helped me to pass all the exams. The food was first class which made the stay even more enjoyable. I would certainly use Firebrand Training again."
Mark Janner-Burgess, Aveva.

"The training was very effective with an excellent instructor who gave us all the support we needed. The course was exhausting but made bearable by the excellent staff and food. "
Daniel Jones, Bond Pearce LLP.

"Superb quality of instruction in a friendly environment. The intense approach really seems to work."
Dave Magee, CSC.

"Intensive week but very worthwhile and effective."
Beverley Chessum, Telefonica O2 Uk.

"Excellent instructor and methods. The instructor really knows his stuff."
Neil Grant, Artesia - opentext.

"A great week, very tiring and very intense. Good group morale, with enthusiastic discusion during revision times. A very positive environment."
Michael Harding, n/a.

"I attented MCAD in May 2005 and passed with flying colours, and came back to MCTS 3.5 for more of the same learning experience to keep me up to date as I am a .NET contractor. "
Clive Hesketh, Kop Limited .

"Although my training at Firebrand Training was extremely hard work, it was an enjoyable experience. I came away having learnt a great deal of knowledge and passed the exams comfortably. I will definitely consider Firebrand Training for any future education I require."
Ceri James, Thomson Broadband UK Ltd.

"I got mad Googlz! Thanks Firebrand."
MP, General Dynamics.

"Excellent place to study and learn."
Kevin Cracknell, Anglia Business Solutions.

"An environment created for learning for people keen and willing to learn. "
Richard Warner, Freelance IT Contractor.

"Without a doubt, the 3 day residential gave me the opportunity to focus on the subject and to understand how the exam process works. "
John Adegoke, GroupM.

"A fast paced course focussed very clearly on the essentials. A very good balance between lectures, lab time and self study. This environment is extremely conducive to accelerated learning. Most enjoyable especially as the week ended with 100% success in exams and certification. Thanks to all the Firebrand Training staff on site. "
John Pollard, Greater Merseyside Connexions Partnership.

"An excellent trainer and the course was well structured towards the final exam. "
KH, Ernst and Young.

Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Course Dates

Start	End	Availability	Register
30/11/2008	4/12/2008	Finished
1/2/2009	5/2/2009	Limited availability	Register
8/3/2009	12/3/2009	Seats open	Register

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