Oracle 10g/11g OCA Preparation Guidelines

The road map which help the people who are looking for Oracle 1og and 11g Certification exam, where to start.
What are the required steps for getting Oracle certified?
1. Select a track
2. Prepare for the test
3. Schedule the test
Step 1. Select the track
Oracle Database Administrator:

• Oracle 11g (OCA, OCP, OCM)
• Oracle 10g DBA (OCA, OCP, OCM)
• Oracle 9i DBA (OCA, OCP, OCM)

Oracle 9i or 10g Forms Developer:

• Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
• Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional

For the complete list, follow the Oracle university website and check where you fit in. http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/index.html?starthere.html
For Oracle 11g OCA, only two exams are required:
1. 1Z0-051 Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
or 1Z0-047 Oracle Database SQL Expert
2. 1Z0-052  Oracle Database 11g: Administration I

Step 2. Prepare for the test.
Recommended Ref. Oracle Books

• Oracle Database 10g OCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide
• Sybex.Inc.OCA.Oracle.10g.Administration.I
• Oracle.Database.10g.Administration.Workshop.I (from Oracle University)

Read the Oracle Documentation Guides

• 10g Concepts
• 10g DB Admin Guide

(Download from Oracle full documentation http://tahiti.oracle.com)
Practice test

• Self-Test Software (250-300 questions)

http://www.selftestsoftware.com.
3. Schedule the test.

• Check your nearest Sylvan Prometric testing center

http://www.prometric.com