Certification Watch Volume 5 #23

Published December 2, 2002
By Anne Martinez

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First MySQL Certification Exam Goes Beta

MySQL Core Certification is intended for individuals who assist in maintaining data in company databases, perform data analysis, import and export data, and perform other administrative functions. It covers creating and using databases and tables, as well as inserting, modifying, deleting, and retrieving data from a MySQL database. The associated exam contains approximately 70 questions and test takers have up to 90 minutes to complete it. The core exam costs $200. During the introductory period (the first six months after initial release), the price will be discounted by $50. The beta exam will probably have more questions (they usually do). It lasts 150 minutes.

MySQL Professional Certification (MySQL-Prof) is a more advanced title that signifies the ability to install a server from scratch and keep it running smoothly. The material covered includes using the new table types, more advanced SQL, and analyzing and optimizing queries. As with the Core certification, this title requires passing a single exam containing approximately 70 questions and lasting up to 1 ½ hours. The exam will cost $250. During the introductory period, the price will be discounted by $50. Before attempting the professional level, you must first earn the Core certification. The exam for this certification isn't available yet.

MySQL certifications are version specific. When a version becomes outdated, the related certifications will be retired, with advance notice from MySQL AB, which created and will administer the program. MySQL AB is a company founded by the lead developers of the MySQL server. Read more on the MySQL Web site.

Cisco Launches New Security Certifications

The professional level title, CCSP, certifies expertise in designing and implementing Cisco secure networks. That includes designing end to end network security solutions using the Cisco SAFE blueprint, using Cisco devices and technologies to implement a defense strategy, and managing network security.