Oracle Certifications are among the most sought after badges of credibility for expertise in the Information Technology marketplace. An Oracle Certification demonstrates that you have a solid understanding of your job role and of MySQL products.

Consultants, developers and DBAs use Oracle certifications on MySQL to show prospective employers and customers that they are current on the latest features, tools and tricks.

What is MySQL 5.6 Certification?

The new release of MySQL 5.6 is designed for professionals involved in writing applications with the MySQL database server. The new version of MySQL is focused on increased speed, security, replication, and optimization.

Skills Required for Certification

To appear for this Certification, a candidate must have prior knowledge of

MySQL 5

MySQL Server

Performing database backups

Setting up replication and security

Protecting MySQL databases

Performance Tuning

Why should I take the certification? Is there any market value to the certification?

For those candidates without prior experience, certifications will help prove to your employers that you have the understanding and skills required for job roles that require knowledge of MySQL products. The certification is not a guarantee that you will get the JOB, the certification will only improve your chances of getting the job.

For those candidates with experience, the certification will boost your resume and chances are, there will be something new that you will learn.