Oracle Certification announces the release of the new MySQL 5.6 certification paths. These new OCP credentials raise the bar for MySQL Certified Developers and Database Administrators. The focus of these exams is on the practitioner rather than on rote memorization. Both of these exams require more significant knowledge and technical skills to pass. Oracle Certification is also announcing the retirement of the existing MySQL exams and certification paths.
New Oracle MYSQL 5.6
This 5.6 release of MySQL, the world's most popular open source database, improves nearly everything about the product, performance and scalability, InnoDB, Optimizer, Replication, and Performance Schema. There is also a new NoSQL ACCESS TO INNODB feature that vastly improves developer agility.
Oracle Certified Professional, MYSQL 5.6 Developer
The "Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5.6 Developer" (OCP) is designed for individuals who possess a strong knowledge of the skills, tools and issues involved in writing applications with the MySQL database server. There is an increased focus on speed and schema as well as security, replication and optimization. The MySQL application development section of the exam now requires knowledge across a a very broad set of areas, including using MySQL with Java, php.net and others. The exam covers topics such as architecture, general syntax, creation and design of MySQL topics, creation, design and use of MySQL stored programs, querying for and modifying data, joins subqueries and UNIONS, application development and basic optimization. Up-to-date training and field experience are recommended.
Earning this certification requires passing a single exam: "MySQL 5.6 Developer" (1Z1-882). This exam is currently in beta testing and is now available for registration through Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. Although there is no required training for this certification, the MySQL for Developers course is highly recommended to help ensure success on the certification exam. This course teaches you the knowledge, skills, tools and issues involved in writing applications with the MySQL database server. It forms the core of the MySQL Developer learning path. You will perform lab work with Java and PHP, connecting to MySQL databases and executing queries and stored routines.
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