Dear MySQL user, During 2002, MySQL AB will release two levels of official MySQL certification: MySQL Core Certification and MySQL Professional Certification. This e-mail describes the upcoming program as well as some of your opportunities.
Contents -------- 1. The MySQL Certification Program in 2002 - an overview 2. Certifications are for version 4.0 3. Go for Beta testing and get ahead of the crowd 4. The ultimate Certification Preparation: Official MySQL training 1. The MySQL Certification Program in 2002 - an overview -------------------------------------------------------- MySQL AB is proud to announce the upcoming availability of two MySQL certifications: The MySQL Core Certification and the MySQL Professional Certification. The MySQL Core Certification is aimed at the professional MySQL user who wants proof of his or her prowess in the fields of SQL, data entry and maintenance, data extraction for reporting, etc. This certification will be released in the autumn of 2002. For more information on the MySQL Core Certification, see http://www.mysql.com/training/candguide/sec-core.html The MySQL Professional Certification is for the user who has more experience in the world of MySQL, and wants the credentials that prove his or her knowledge in such areas as database management, installation, security, disaster prevention and optimization. This certification will be released in late 2002. For preliminary information on this exam, see http://www.mysql.com/training/candguide/sec-prof.html The Core certification is a prerequisite for the Professional Certification: You must pass the Core exams before you are able to sign up for the Professional exam. Even though the Professional exam might be what you are eventually aiming for, you should start making plans for taking the Core exam already now. For general information on the MySQL Certification Program, see http://www.mysql.com/training/certification.html 2. Certifications are for Version 4.0 ------------------------------------- Both certifications will certify your knowledge and competence for MySQL 4.0. There will not be a MySQL certification for version 3.23 or earlier releases. This should, however, not present any difficulties. The user view of the database has not changed significantly, and the extensions and enhancements in moving from MySQL 3.23 to MySQL 4.0 are clearly presented and documented on our website: http://www.mysql.com/products/mysql-4.0/index.html 3. Go for Beta testing and get ahead of the crowd ------------------------------------------------- You now have the opportunity to sign up for our Beta test program for the MySQL Core Certification. Your benefits of taking part in the beta exam program include: * Beta exams and results are delivered well in advance of the official publication date -- you will hold your certification even before the program is officially launched! * Your MySQL Core Certificate is just as valid as a "regular" certificate delivered after the day of publication * Beta exams are offered at a considerable discount The downside is: You get to do more work (you must answer 2-3 times as many questions during a Beta exam), and you won't know whether you passed or failed until some weeks later. Once the program is officially launched, candidates get their test results as soon as the exam is completed. Read more about how to be part of our beta program on the MySQL Beta Certification page: http://www.mysql.com/training/beta.html 4. The ultimate Certification Preparation: MySQL training --------------------------------------------------------- MySQL Training will be invaluable to you in preparation for the certification exam. Learn more about MySQL than you ever thought possible, and ace the exam! Register for training now and be among the first MySQL users with a MySQL Core Certificate! https://order.mysql.com/ Regards, Carsten H. Pedersen MySQL AB Certification Manager -- MySQL Certifications, http://www.mysql.com/training/certification.html __ ___ ___ ____ __ / |/ /_ __/ __/ __ \/ / Mr. Carsten Pedersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> / /|_/ / // /\ \/ /_/ / /__ MySQL AB, Certification Manager /_/ /_/\_, /___/\___\_\___/ Haslev, Denmark <___/ www.mysql.com Office: +45 56 36 16 10 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
