Certification Exam Reviews & Tips
IT pros review certification exams they've taken and share tips on how to approach the exam. These are NOT BRAINDUMPS containing exam questions, they are reviews of what to expect on a particular exam.
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NOTE: Reviews are in alphabetical order by certification name - not date published order
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Exam (Beta Version)
- Written by Professor Steve Linthicum
- Published: 18 February 2013
CompTIA's Cloud+ credential will go live soon. What will be on the exam? Peer into the future with this review of the beta version of Cloud+.
CompTIA HIT-001 Healthcare IT Technician Exam
- Written by Joy Dark
- Published: 06 March 2013
To pass the HIT-001 exam, you'll need to demonstrate your IT skills and prove you understand the healthcare world.
CompTIA Server+ Exam Review SK0-003
- Written by Professor Steve Linthicum
- Published: 16 July 2013
CompTIA's Server+ exam has undergone several updates since it's debut in 2001. Our reviewer recently faced and aced the third version of the exam, SK0-003. Here are his thoughts about it.
Oracle 1Z0-047: SQL Experts Only Need Apply
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 12 March 2013
Do you understand Oracle SQL forwards and backwards? This exam challenges you to prove it.
Oracle 1Z0-050: Upgrading Your Oracle 10G DBA Certification to 11G
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 27 March 2013
Planning to upgrade your 10G OCP credentials to 11G? You’ll need to pass this exam.
Oracle 1Z0-060: An Oracle 12c Upgrade for All
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 21 March 2014
If you are an OCP in any release, then you can become a 12c OCP with this exam — but it won't be easy. Upgrade to Oracle Database 12c has teeth.
Oracle 1Z0-062: Becoming an Oracle 12c Associate DBA
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 12 March 2014
Oracle’s 12c update to their DBA Associate exam packs a punch.
Oracle 1Z0-117: An SQL Tuning Challenge
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 16 May 2013
The Oracle Certified Expert - SQL Tuning certification has no training requirement or prequisite certification -- if you pass the 1Z0-117 exam, physician the expert designation is yours. That said, passing this exam is easier said than done.
Oracle 1Z0-144: A Firm Foundation for Oracle PL/SQL Developers
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 29 January 2013
Want to kick start your career as an Oracle PL/SQL developer? This exam demonstrates that you have the basics down pat.
Oracle 1Z0-146: Raising the Bar for PL/SQL Developers
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 26 February 2013
If you are familiar with advanced PL/SQL development concepts and want to make the jump from OCA to OCP certification, seek this is the exam for you.
Oracle 1Z0-460: The Essence of Oracle Linux 6
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 08 October 2013
Consider taking this exam if you work for an OPN company or want to test the waters surrounding Oracle’s Linux distribution.
Oracle 1Z0-497: Quintessential 12c
- Written by Matthew Morris
- Published: 21 April 2014
Oracle’s 12c exam for implementers covers a reasonable mix of topics.