Oracle Certification
Stand Out, Stay Ahead
In today’s fast-changing global IT environment, your most important investment is in
yourself. Job experience coupled with an Oracle certification demonstrates your skill and
proficiency in the industry and sets you on the path to a better and more rewarding career.
SECURE YOUR FUTURE
IT jobs are in demand, providing opportunities for those who
possess the skills that hiring managers are seeking.
17,633
IT jobs added on average
in the US during
September, October, and
November 20141
2015
IT growth expected to
outpace the overall
economy, benefiting those
with the proven skills2
2015
Enterprise architects
and data architects can
“name their price”1
JOB GAINS AND CAREER BENEFITS
Certification can lead to more challenging and fulfilling roles that allow you to highlight your skills.
87%
Say that their Oracle
certification enhances
their professional
credibility3
93%
Hiring managers who
believe that certifications
are beneficial4—
certification is often the
deciding factor
when decision-makers
screen job candidates 5
68%
Say that certification
has increased their
value in the job
market6
6x
Increased LinkedIn
profile views for people
with certifications,
boosting their visibility
and career
opportunities7
KNOWLEDGE BRINGS OPPORTUNITY
Oracle certification gives you a competitive edge as well as the assurance and
proof that you are keeping pace with your industry.
90%
82%
Believe that their
certification
enables them to
provide a higher
level of service3
Say that
maintaining their
IT certification
keeps their skills
and knowledge
current 8
83%
Say that their
Oracle certification
made them more
productive3
INCREASED SALARY
70%
Believe that their Oracle
certification improved
their earning power3
Oracle Certified Professionals
Stay ahead—Oracle certification brings financial rewards.
13.7%
Salary difference
between Oracle Certified
professionals and their
noncertified colleagues
worldwide3
7%
Salary growth
for Oracle Certified
professionals 4
BE YOUR BEST
Technology doesn’t stand still and neither should you. Maintain
your Oracle skills and retain your market edge with your knowledge
of Oracle technology. With a Professional, Expert, or Master
level of advanced certification, you prove that you are experienced,
motivated, and committed to being the best in your field.
Secure your future with the recognition that a Professional, Expert, or
Master level of advanced certification brings. Join the nearly 2 million
people worldwide who have earned their Oracle certification.
Learn more at certification.oracle.com
[1] “Tech Jobs That Will Win (and Lose) in 2015,” Dice
[2] "The Hottest Tech Skills for 2015: Security Forensics and Good Old Java," InfoWorld, 2015
[3] Oracle Certification Survey
[4] “Value of IT Certifications, ”vi CompTIA, October 14, 2014
[5] Hans Forbrich, CEO, Forbrich Computing, provider of Oracle Certification
[6] “Certification: It’s a Journey Not a Destination,” Certification Magazine 2015 Salary Edition
[7] “The Future Value of Certifications: Insights from LinkedIn’s Data Trove,” ATP 2015 Innovations in Testing
[8] 2013 Prometric IT Certification Survey
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