MCSA

ID

Track Name

Hrs

Networking System
2274

Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 40

2275

Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Environment

24

2276

Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Infrastructure: Network Hosts

16

2277

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft

Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network
Services

40

Client Operating System

2285

Installing, Administering, and Configuring Microsoft Windows XP 24

Professional
Elective

2159

Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and

Acceleration Server 2000

24

Track Name

Hrs

MCSE
ID

Networking System
2274

Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 40

2275

Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Environment

24

2276

Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Infrastructure: Network Hosts

16

2277

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft

Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network
Services

40

2278

Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server

2003 Network Infrastructure

40

2279

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft

Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

40

Client Operating System

2272

Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP

Professional

24

Design
2830

Designing Security for Microsoft Networks

24

Elective
2159

Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and

Acceleration Server 2000

24

MCAD VB.NET
Visual Basic.NET
ID

Track Name

Hrs

2373

Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

40

2310

Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2640

Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to

Microsoft ASP.NET

24

2565

Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows

(Visual Basic .NET)

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2524

Developing

2557

Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET

Enterprise Services

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2663

Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET

Framework

24

XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET 24

MCAD C#.NET
C#.NET
ID

Track Name

Hrs

2124

Programming with C#

40

2310

Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2640

Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to

Microsoft ASP.NET

24

2555

Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows

(Visual C# .NET)

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2524

Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET 24

2557

Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET

Enterprise Services

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

MCSD VB.NET
Visual Basic.NET
ID

Track Name

Hrs

2373

Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

40

2310

Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2640

Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to

Microsoft ASP.NET

24

2565

Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows

(Visual Basic .NET)

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2524

Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET 24

2557

Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET

Enterprise Services

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2663

Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET

Framework

24

2710

Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET

Solution Architectures

40

2071

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL

16

2073

Programming a Microsoft SQL Server2000 Database

40

ID

Track Name

Hrs

2124

Programming with C#

40

2310

Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2640

Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to

Microsoft ASP.NET

24

2555

Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows

(Visual C# .NET)

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2524

Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET 24

2557

Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET

Enterprise Services

40

2389

Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET

24

2663

Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET

Framework

24

2710

Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET

Solution Architectures

40

2071

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL 16

2073

Programming a Microsoft SQL Server2000

Database

C#.NET
C#.NET

40

ORACLE DBA(OCP)

Introduction to Oracle10g: SQL

40

Oracle10g: Administration I

40

Oracle10g: Administration II

40

ORACLE Developer (OCP)

Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL

40

Oracle10g: Program with PL/SQL

40

Oracle10g: Forms Developer: Build Internet Applications

40

Oracle 10g DBA Certification: Everything You Need to Know

by Howard Fosdick
Oracle has introduced their DBA certifications for Oracle 10g. This article describes the
new 10g certification requirements. Well talk a bit about what its like to take the tests. And,
well discuss the resources you can use to prepare for the exams, with an emphasis on
free materials. Not only do these hold down your certification costs, theyre really useful to
ensure a pass yet many candidates are unaware that they are available.
Oracles New Certifications
With 10g, Oracle continues its tradition of three levels of DBA certification. The
requirements for the levels have changed drastically, however, from those of Oracle 9i.
Following are the three levels of 10g DBA certification and their requirements, listed in the
order that you pursue them:
Level
Abbreviation
Requirements
Oracle Certified Associate
OCA
1. Pass 1 exam

Oracle Certified Professional

OCP
1. Pass 1 exam
2. Take 1 Oracle-approved course
Oracle Certified Master
OCM
Oracle Corp. has not yet announced the requirements for this level (as of November 2005)
The first DBA certification is the Oracle Certified Associate or OCA. To achieve this
certificate, you must simply pass one exam, number 1Z0-042, entitled Oracle Database
10g: Administration I. Youll have 120 minutes to take this test, and face roughly 75
questions. Youll need to get about 65 percent of the answers correct to pass. Get the list
of objectives for this exam and more information about it from Oracle Corp.
If you pass the OCA exam, Oracle Corp. will mail you your OCA certificate (suitable for
framing) and other in club goodies. You can continue, if you like, to the next certification
level, the Oracle Certified Professional or OCP. This is sometimes referred to as the
OCP-DBA or Oracle-certified DBA. This is the most important, standard DBA
certification for Oracle DBAs. To attain it, you must pass one exam, number 1Z0-043,
entitled Oracle Database 10g: Administration II. This exam gives you 90 minutes to
answer about 66 percent of its 70 questions correctly. You can find the exam objectives
and other information about the exam
You must also take one Oracle Corp.-approved course to fulfill the OCP requirements. This
course can either be taken in a classroom or online. For most candidates, the online class
is cheaper with it, you can avoid travel and hotel expenses. After you take the Oraclerequired course, you have to fill in their completion form and send it to Oracle Corp. to
receive credit for the class.
Oracle Corp. gives you a wide range of courses from which to choose to fulfill the OCP
course requirement. Most candidates will want to take Oracle Database 10g:
Administration Workshop II because it directly prepares you for the OCP exam. But if you
have other interests, you have many alternatives. View a list of the approved courses you
can take here, and find information about the OCP exam and its course requirement
Oracles most advanced DBA certification is the Oracle Certified Master or OCM. In
Oracle 9i, earning this certification requires taking two Oracle-approved courses, plus

passing a rather grueling hands-on exam or practicum that is only given on-site at Oracle
Corp. As of November 2005, Oracle had not yet released the details of what the 10g
database OCM requires, but heres where to look for more information on the OCM
certification as it becomes available.
Vendors reserve the right to change their certification programs at any time, so be sure to
double-check Oracles Web site before putting in the time and effort to certify (make sure
you agree with the terms specified in their certification agreement, Oracle posts
certification announcements on their Web site; its also your access point to free goodies
and certification study aids.
Upgrading Your OCP-DBA to 10g
If youre new to certification, understand that you will have to take an upgrade test each
time a new database version comes out to keep your certification current. For example, if
you are currently an Oracle 9i OCP-DBA, to upgrade your accreditation to 10g, you need
to pass one exam, number 1Z0-040, Oracle Database 10g: New Features for
Administrators. Oracle also allows 8i-certified DBAs to upgrade to 10g by passing the
single exam, 1Z0-045, Oracle Database 10g: DBA New Features forOracle8i OCPs. Get
information from Oracle Corp.
New Special Accreditations
Beyond the three standard DBA certifications, Oracle offers special accreditations on
individual topics. These are new in Oracle 10g. At the time of writing this article, Oracle had
not released information on exactly what special accreditations will be offered or their
specific requirements.
What the Tests are Like
If youve never taken a certification exam before, understand that the tests are rigorous.
While Oracle Corp. does not publish pass rates, it is widely believed that between 65
percent and 75 percent of the candidates pass each test. Put into perspective, this means
your chances of failing any one exam are between one in four, and one in three! How could
the tests be so difficult?
The questions are detailed and involved. Even if you consider yourself an Oracle guru,
you will have to study to pass. These tests dont necessarily measure how good you are at
your job; they measure how well you can analyze and answer highly detailed, involved
questions on the test topics. Youll need to study a book written specifically to help
candidates pass the exam you take.
All test questions are multiple choice: Some have a single answer, while others ask you to

pick several correct answers for each question. Some even have one answer that is
technically correct, but another answer that the vendor considers to be better.
To succeed, you should read each question and all the possible answers in their entirety
before answering. Reading the questions and answers very carefully is critical. In many
cases, you wont know what is the correct answer, so you should eliminate answers you
know are incorrect, then take your best guess from the remaining options. This increases
your chances for a correct answer. Answer every question, since correct guesses count in
your favor and there is no penalty for guessing. Use all the time available to you in taking
the test and be sure to check your answers. For more test-taking advice, refer to my
previous DBAzine article, DBA Certification: Test-taking and Study Tips.
After you complete the exam, press the Done button, and youll immediately see your
score and whether or not you passed. If you run out of time before pressing the Done
button, the screen freezes when your time is up, and youll be taken to the same results
screen. You can print your test results on the LAN-attached printer a good idea, so that
you have evidence that you passed the test. Oracle Corp. sends you a formal certificate
and other certification materials a few weeks later in the mail. If you fail a test, you can opt
to re-pay the exam fee and take it again at a later time.
Oracle Corp. outsources administration of the exams to a company called Prometric; you
can sign up to take a test through the Prometric Web site. Oracle exams currently cost
$125, which you can pay by credit card online. On the Prometric Web site, youll choose
from a list of local companies with facilities where you can take the exam. Youll have to
present two forms of picture identification when you show up to take an exam. The testing
site provides a PC running the test-taking software. You may not take anything with you
into the room where the exam is being administered.
What to Study
My previous article, DBA Certification Secrets: How to Pass the Tests, describes how
following these four steps gives you the best chance to pass:
Review terms and materials at the vendors certification Web site
Get hands-on product experience
Study a certification book
Take practice tests
Weve already discussed step (1). Beyond this, you need to get hands-on product
experience. If you can get this at work, youll save time; otherwise, you can freely

download Oracle 10g database for your Windows or Linux PC from the the downloads
page at the Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Web site. Oracles OTN web site is a great
source of free study resources, including a download of the 10g manual set and articles
from Oracle Magazine. You can even fill out their online subcription form and get Oracle
Magazine delivered to your door for free.
To find a good certification book, go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and search on the
keywords 10g certification. Presently, this search will yield Oracle DBA certification books
from two competing publishers: McGraw-Hill/Oracle Press and Sybex. The 10g certification
books from these publishers include:

Oracle Database 10g OCP Certification All-In-One Exam Guide (McGraw-Hill

Osborne), by John Watson and Damir Bersinic, ISBN: 0072257903. This book covers both
the OCA Administration I test material and the OCP Administration II test material.

OCA Oracle 10g Administration I Study Guide : Exam 1Z0-042 (Sybex), by Dawes,
Bryla et al, ISBN: 0782143679.

OCP: Oracle 10g Administration II Study Guide : Exam 1Z0-043 (Sybex), by Doug
Stuns, Tim Buterbaugh, Bob Bryla, ISBN: 0782143687.
The two previous books can be purchased as a two-book set (with minor savings), as
OCP: Oracle 10g Certification Kit (1Z0-042 and 1Z0-043) (Sybex), ISBN:
0782143695.

OCP: Oracle 10g New Features for Administrators Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-040
(Sybex), by Bob Bryla, Biju Thomas, ISBN: 0782143555.

OCP Oracle Database 10g : New Features for Administrators Exam Guide (Oracle
Press), by Sam Alapati, ISBN: 0072258624.
Read the book reviews at Amazon to see which books you prefer: youll be spending a lot
of time studying them. Or flip through these books at a local bookstore to get a feel for
them.
You can save some money by buying used books online, but if you do, make sure the
seller includes the CD(s) that came with the book. These include practice tests, sets of
exam questions that mimic the real thing, and youll want to work with some practice tests
to prepare for the real exam.
Supplement your certification book with the Oracle 10g manuals. You can freely download
the entire Oracle 10g manual set from Oracle Corp. The manual set also ships with

Oracle database and is installable from the 10g database CDs.

You can also utilize brief study guides available from CramSession (download their free
Oracle study guides here). Several vendors sell audio CDs you can listen to in your car or
on the commuter train, including PrepLogic and AudioWhiz. (Full disclosure: The author
has developed Oracle DBA certification materials for CramSession, PrepLogic and
AudioWhiz in the past.)
While all the certification study books come with practice tests, some candidates buy tests
from third parties. Oracle Corp. itself advertises the practice tests from Self Test
Software; other popular vendors include Transcender and PrepLogic. Our biggest single
recommendation for passing the Oracle exams is to study some top-notch practice exams.
Good practice tests give you the advantage of understanding answers to a handful of the
most difficult or obscure questions. Given that most candidates pass or fail by just a few
questions, this ensures a pass for the well-prepared candidate.
Do you need to take courses to pass the exams? New or inexperienced DBAs will find
these useful. Good providers of courses include Oracle Corp., TUSC, and the Database
Domain. However, experienced DBAs should be able to pass without taking courses. If
you want to keep your certification costs down, be aware that courses are the most
expensive single cost in certification. Instructor-led classes cost up to $500 per day, not
including airfare and hotel costs if travel is required. If you are an experienced Oracle DBA,
you probably do not need classroom training to pass the certification tests.
Online forums are a great place to ask technical questions and seek certification advice.
Among the Web sites covering Oracle are DB Forums, the Quest Software Pipelines,
and Oracle Corp.s own forums. Other useful Web sites for Oracle professionals include
DBAzine, Database Journal, Database Trends, Database Toolbox and DBA-Village.
The Independent

Oracle Users Group (IOUG) Web site offers technical articles in its
SELECT Magazine and hosts active Web forums. IOUG also runs conferences (just as
Oracle Corp. does with its Oracle Open World and Developer Days conferences).
Good technical magazines about Oracle products include Oracle Professional magazine
from Pinnacle Publishing, Oracle Internals magazine from Auerbach Publications, and
Exploring Oracle magazine from Element K Journals, all paid-subscription journals. They
are excellent for deepening your Oracle knowledge, but probably are not necessary if your
only immediate goal is the pass the certification tests.
Oracle 10g: Database Administrator
Description
Oracle 10g: Database Administrator: Implementation and Administration (DBA1) uses the most current
database release from Oracle to provide thorough coverage of an Oracle database through the day-to-day
duties of a database administrator. This real-world approach, combined with topics ranging from initialization
parameters and table space storage to data integrity, constraints, and user profiles, provides good

preparation for the update Oracle certification exam, Database Fundamentals I (#1Z0-041). In addition to
extensive review material, the end of chapter content also includes comprehensive coverage of the exam
objectives and exam-like practice questions.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents
1. Oracle Architecture Overview
2. Tools and Architecture
3. Creating an Oracle Instance
4. Oracle Physical Architecture and Data Dictionary Views
5. Basic Storage Concepts and Settings
6. The Basics of Querying a Database
7. Basic Table Management
8. Advanced Table Management
9. Constraints, Indexes, and Other Specialized Objects
10. Basic Data Management
11. Advanced Data Management
12. Security Management
13. Performance Monitoring
14. Proactive Maintenance
15. Backup and Recovery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features
Demonstrates techniques essential to the DBA for creating the initial database and
configuring the storage space, tables, users, and security for the database.
Includes a running case project at the end of each chapter to reinforce concepts covered,
which is illustrated by numerous step-by-step examples and screenshots.
Includes free software, Oracle 10g Database, with every copy of the book.

Prepares students for Database Fundamentals I Certification Exam (#1Z0-041).

Web Design ,Graphics and Multimedia.

XHTML & CSS
Dreamweaver 8 Core
Photoshop CS2 for Web
Flash 8 Core
SWiSHmax
Project
Multimedia

Photoshop CS2 for Multimedia

Premiere Pro Core
After Effects 6.0 Core
Director MX 2004 Core
Project
Graphics
Photoshop CS2 Core
Freehand MX Core
QuarkXPress 6.0 Core
ECDL Certification Course
Highlight
Basic Concepts
Using the computer and
managing files
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Access Database
Power Point Presentation
Information and
Communication
Setting up Email
Assignment & Certification
exam
Nearest ECDL starting Dates
ECDL Certification

Course content
Introduction to Computer
Computer History
Introduction to Computer Hardware
Introduction to Computer Software
Computer Peripherals
CPU, VGA Card,
Motherboard, Hard Drive
Introduction to Operating System
Operating Systems
MS Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Unix, Linux, Solaris
Introduction to Office 2000
Word Processing
Spreadsheets (Excel)
Database (Access)
Presentation (Power Points)
Internet Explorer, Outlook Express
Windows Explorer
Creating, Deleting, Hiding Folders
Creating, Hiding and Deleting Files
Moving Files and Folders
Organizing Folders and Files
E-mail System
Setting up your own POP and SMTP Email
Creating Emails, Sending Emails, Attachments
Word Processing
Creating Document File
Setting up Page Size
Formatting Texts
Bold, Italic, Underline
Font Size, Font Color, Different Types of Fonts
Paragraph Alignment, Customizing Paragraphs
Creating Tab Stops
Borders to Paragraph
Adding Pictures, Formatting Pictures
Bullets and Numbering
Heading
Margin settings

Auto Format
Spell Check
Tables
Creating Table
Table Layout
Columns and Rows, Clip Art, Objects
Adding Columns and Rows
Deleting Columns, Deleting Rows
Mail Merge
Distributing Mail
Spreadsheets
Modify the toolbar display, spreadsheet contents, insert text,
Numeric data, simple formula
Common error messages, Undo command
Spell check, Save Spreadsheet structure and data
Print Preview and Print the spreadsheet
Display and print Formula
Fit one page
Modify margins
Editing, formatting, charting
Moving around the spreadsheet
Spreadsheet contents
Saving the spreadsheet structure and data
Database/Filing system
Understanding Access basics
Creating new database
Designing a table
Entering and saving data
Editing data
Sorting and searching
Printing a database
Creating and printing a report
Creating forms
Entering and editing data in a form
Modifying a form
PowerPoint (Presentation)
Creating a new presentation
Adding text and images to a blank layout
Creating Slides
Presenting Slides

Information and Communication

Browsing and favorites
Searching
Getting started with e-mail
Organising messages
The Address Book
Using the web quick reference guide
Electronic mail quick reference guide

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Requirements

To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) certification for Microsoft
Office or Microsoft Project, you must pass one or more certification exams. Office
Specialist exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and
expertise by evaluating your overall comprehension of Office or Microsoft Project
programs, your ability to use their advanced features, and your ability to integrate the
Office programs with other software programs. Preparation guides for taking Office
Specialist exams can be found on the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Track
page. Office Specialist exams are developed and validated by industry experts and the
exam development process is accredited by the Buros Institute for Assessment
Consultation and Outreach. Office Specialist exams are administered at Authorized
Testing Centers worldwide.

Certification Tracks
The Office Specialist program offers certification tracks for a number of Microsoft Office
editions. Select the appropriate Office track below to learn about the exam requirements
for each track.

Office 2003 Editions

Office XP
Office 2000

The Office Specialist program also offers certification for Microsoft Project 2002 and
Microsoft Project 2000. Select the link below to learn more about Project certification.

Microsoft Project

Office Specialist Exam Skill Standards and Preparation

Guides

To view exam skill standards, click the exam name in the Exam Skill Standards column.
Exam skill standards are organized in skill sets, which represent the more fundamental
aspects of using each Office program. To view exam preparation guides, click the exam
name in the Exam Preparation Guides column.
For a list of exams available in other languages, see the Localized Office Specialist
Exams page.
Office 2003 Editions Track
Exams

Exam Skill
Standards

Exam Preparation
Guides

Microsoft Press
Study Materials

Master Certification: Candidates must successfully complete three required

exams and one elective exam.
Required:

Word 2003
Expert

Word 2003 Expert

Exam Skill
Standards

Word 2003 Expert

Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Word

2003
Step by Step

Excel 2003
Expert

Excel 2003 Expert

Exam Skill
Standards

Excel 2003 Expert

Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Excel

2003
Step by Step

PowerPoint
2003

PowerPoint 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

PowerPoint 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office
PowerPoint 2003
Step by Step

Access 2003
Exam Skill Standards

Access 2003
Exam Preparation Guide

Microsoft Office Access

2003
Step by Step

Outlook 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

Outlook 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office
Outlook 2003
Step by Step

Elective:

Access 2003

OR

Outlook 2003

Expert Certification: Candidates must successfully complete any one of the

Expert exams.
Word 2003
Expert

Word 2003
Expert
Exam Skill

Word 2003 Expert

Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Word

2003
Step by Step

Standards

Excel 2003
Expert

Excel 2003
Expert
Exam Skill
Standards

Excel 2003 Expert

Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Excel

2003
Step by Step

Specialist Certification: Candidates must successfully complete any one of the

Specialist exams.

Word 2003

Word 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

Word 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Word

2003
Step by Step

Excel 2003

Excel 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

Excel 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Excel

2003
Step by Step

PowerPoint
2003

PowerPoint 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

PowerPoint 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office
PowerPoint 2003
Step by Step

Access 2003

Access 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

Access 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office Access

2003
Step by Step

Outlook 2003

Outlook 2003
Exam Skill
Standards

Outlook 2003
Exam Preparation
Guide

Microsoft Office
Outlook 2003
Step by Step