Have you ever thought about becoming an Oracle database administrator? This article will provide you the information you need to join this group of highly talented and professional information technology personnel.
On March 13, 2019 I decided to conduct a job search for Oracle database administrator jobs in Los Angeles. After typing the search query into Google’s search box, I found 22 jobs available for Oracle database administrators in the Los Angeles area. A great job is being offered by planned Parenthood in Downtown Los Angeles with good benefits, the Pasadena School district is looking for two candidates with Oracle DBA certification and a list of companies who all want to hire a candidate with the latest database skills.
The salaries ranged from $60,000 to $130,000 based upon work experience. The point of the salary range demonstrates that as you gain experience with Oracle, your salary will advance with your knowledge.
Many of you who will be reading this article for the first time will want to know about the best career path to become a database administrator with Oracle certifications.
Oracle has two certifications for this career path. These certificates include: Oracle Certified Associate and the Oracle certified Professional. Candidates who are interested in completing this course of study pass three exams. The first exam grants the holder the certification of Oracle certified Associate and passing the next two exams grants the candidate the certificate of Oracle database administrator.
A comprehensive course for Oracle is completed at ABCO Technology in 7 months. Students attending this course pass the first exam, the Oracle Certified Associate within the first 7 weeks. Oracle certified associates become proficient with Oracle’s version of SQL, which is known as structured query language. Oracle’s version of SQL is known as PLSQL. Many companies hire Oracle certified Associates for data entry positions.
After passing the next two exams, which we will call Oracle Certified Professional, Part 1 and Part 2, the student is granted a full certification as an Oracle database administrator.
After passing this certification, you are ready to begin your job search through ABCO Technology’s job placement assistance program, which will help you with resume writing, job interview skills and actual company searches.
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