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MySQL CertificationsThe MySQL Certification Program is a high quality certification program that provides Developers and DBAs with the credentials to prove they have the knowledge, experience, and skills to use and manage MySQL Server. Hands-on MySQL Performance-Based Certifications are now available for MySQL 5.1. Learn More
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MySQL Certification lays the foundation for becoming a trusted and valuable resource for your company and customers. MySQL certifications are available for Developers, DBAs and for those specializing in MySQL Cluster technologies. Candidates should carefully review the Non Disclosure Agreements and Logo Usage Agreements for the English and Chinese & Japanese examinations before registering for any exam. AvailabilityAssociate (CMA) Certification is an entry level certification that is attained by passing a single exam. Developer (CMDEV) and DBA (CMDBA) Certification is available for MySQL 5.0 and is attained by passing two exams. MySQL Cluster certification for MySQL 5.1 is attained by holders of the CMDBA certification by passing a single exam and is not version specific. All exams are administered through one of more than 3,000 Pearson VUE testing centers available world-wide. (Sign up/locate test centers here). Associate CertificationThe MySQL Certified Associate credential provides a foundation for further MySQL certification. Unlike other MySQL certifications, the Associate certification is not tied to any particular version of MySQL, but focuses on details of using MySQL that are universal no matter what version of the software you are using. The best way to prepare for the Certified MySQL Associate exams is to take part in the MySQL for Beginners training course offered by MySQL AB. This and other courses are offered world-wide several times per year. See http://www.mysql.com/training for more information on upcoming courses. Those interested in self-study for this certification should see Prepairing for the Associate Exam section of Certification Candidate Guide. Developer and DBA TracksAn individual holding the Certified MySQL 5.0 Developer (CMDEV) or Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA (CMDBA) certification has extensive and broad competencies in his or her field of expertise. Each certification focuses on specific application areas, expertise, and job skills. The CMDEV certification is targeted at candidates who will be developing applications that use MySQL as back-end storage, whereas the DBA certification is targeted at candidates who will take the administrative role of tuning, planning, and optimizing data layout for one or many servers, but do not write many applications. Neither of these certifications implies an advancement level over the other. Rather, each certification covers a distinct area of expertise, aimed at different job roles. Candidates should choose to study for the certification that best suits his or her current or aspired professional position. Some candidates follow both tracks to become an all-round MySQL professional. Studying for Developer and DBA CertificationThe MySQL Certification program is tightly linked with the MySQL AB training program. The courses MySQL 5.0 for Developers and MySQL 5.0 for Database Administrators both offer excellent opportunities for preparing for the certification exams. If official MySQL training program is not an option for you, a less intensive (but more time-consuming) method for studying is by obtaining a MySQL 5.0 Certification Study Guide. Developer and DBA ExamsTo attain either of these two certifications, the candidate must pass two exams:
Although the recommended progression through these exams is to complete first the 'I' part and then the 'II' part, the exam part numbers do not express an advancement level. Rather, each part covers distinct areas of expertise, and the exams may be taken in any order. A CMDEV or CMDBA certification is attained only when both exams for that certification are passed. MySQL Cluster DBA CertificationThe MySQL 5.1 Cluster DBA Certification (CMCDBA) is a specialization exam for those that design, deploy and administer MySQL Cluster setups. Cluster certification is part of the DBA track, and represents an advancement level exceeding CMDBA certification. CMCDBA can be attained only by Certified MySQL DBAs. In order to attain CMCDBA certification, you must attain CMDBA certification and pass one CMCDBA exam. Studying for Cluster DBA CertificationThe MySQL Certification program is tightly linked with the MySQL AB training program. The course MySQL Cluster for High Availability is an excellent opportunity for preparing for the certification exam. For self-study, the official MySQL Cluster Certification Study Guide is recommended. The Cluster DBA Certification ExamTo attain Cluster DBA certification, the candidate must first be a Certified MySQL Database Administrator (CMDBA). Once the CMDBA certification has been acquired, the candidate must pass the Cluster Certification exam to obtain CMCDBA certification. Upgrading MySQL 4 CertificationsMySQL 4 certification is not available after December 31, 2006. Candidates who are MySQL 4 certified may upgrade their certification credentials to either MySQL 5.0 Developer or MySQL 5.0 DBA:
For both upgrades, a single exam must be passed (007-*: Core to Certified 5.0 Developer Upgrade and 008-*: Professional to 5.0 Certified DBA Upgrade). The MySQL Certification Candidate Guide contains the details on the upgrade process. |
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