Certification
Overview
Oracle
Data Integrator or ODI, Overview of the Architecture, Datastores,
Models and other such topics and features of the Oracle Data
Integration 11g- these are some of the topics which are covered in
this certification and certify the candidate as a proven expert of.
Successful completion of this credential earns one the tag of a
Specialist Implementation in the Oracle Data Integrator 11g.
Who
can do this certification?
Individuals
with a strong background experience in the implementation of
solutions related to the Data Integration 11g by Oracle are most
suitable for this credential. Additionally, they should also have
enough field experience to complete the credential. It additionally
is provides higher advantage to members of the OPN or Oracle
PartnerNetwork.
Benefits
The
credential makes one proficient in a lot of areas, like for instance,
ODI, its architecture, Development of Projects, Execution Management,
how it integrates with Oracle GG or GoldenGate, ODI SDKs or Software
Development Kits and so on. Proven expertise along with this
certification provides the candidates with an edge over the others
when covered with relevant experience. OPN partner's organizations,
through this credential, also fulfil or be a qualified candidate as
required for Oracle Data Integration 11g Specialization criteria.
Associated
Exam
In
order to become an implementation specialist, a candidate has to
clear an exam as a part of this certification. This particular exam
is called the Oracle Data Integrator 11g Certified Implementation
Essentials exam.
Prerequisites
There
is no specific course or credential needed to pursue this
certification, as per Oracle University's guidelines for the same.
However, recommendations states that candidates be adequately trained
and have prior experience in the field, especially in connection with
the ODI 11g.
Examination Overview
Candidates
appearing in the associated exam can expect to find these topics as
the basis for the 73 questions asked in this exam:
-
ODI: Introduction
-
ODI Architectural Overview
-
The ODI Models as well as Datastores
-
Project Development in ODI
-
ODI Executions and their Management
- Capabilities of the ODI suite
- Oracle's
Enterprise- Data Quality or EDQ Profiling
2 hours is the maximum time which is allotted for finishing the exam.
A score of 70% or more is mandatory in order to clear this
examination. Being a Beta exam, the scores of this would be available
only 11 weeks after the close of the same. Passing scores however,
may change, and a candidate should keep up with Oracle University for
the same.Retaking it is also allowed, however, there should be a
specific time gap between two continuous attempts at this examination
else the candidate may be declared ineligible.
The
skill set that this examination would help the candidate to develop
as well as polish on includes how well and efficiently he or she can
implement the ODI suite in his or her organization. Only a candidate
who has had expertise along with a strong foundation in ODI and its
based solutions would be able to clear this exam, and also benefit
from this credential. The examination's questions would cover and
test them on their expertise in the Software Development Kit or SDK
of the ODI Software, EDQ/Enterprise Data Quality, and Processing of
Profiles. Candidates are required to attend trainings such as the ODI
11g: integration and administering, advanced development and
integration, match & phrase and similar courses, all of which are
offered by Oracle University. It also provides other resources for
the preparation of this exam as well as for the ODI and its usage and
implementation.
A
candidate clearing the examination would be possessing those skills
that would help him to be better technologists as far as ODI, its
based solutions and the use and installation of the same is
concerned. His skill expertise would also include the managing of ODI
packages, monitoring and executing them, the constraints that are
associated with ODI as well as configuration of auditing. It would
also include the OEDQ component, including verifying addresses, job
invoking and processes of the ODI, identifying the duplicated records
and so on.
Validity of the
Certification
The Specialist
certification, like all other Oracle University credentials, stays
valid indefinitely once a candidate has achieved it.
Expert Review
Even though
there are a number of candidates for jobs in ODI and related fields,
those who have been certified by Oracle as specialists continue to
stand out from the crowd, possessing a skillset and training that
gives them the edge and proficiency to make both themselves and the
software they work on to excel.
Ben
Tuller,AptarGroup
Inc
Kuznetsk,
Russia.