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Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional

Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional vs 3 alternatives compared

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Oracle Database Administrator Certified ProfessionalOracle Database SQL Certified AssociateMongoDB Associate Database AdministratorMySQL Database Developer Certified Professional
VendorOracleOracleMongoDBOracle
LevelAdvancedBeginnerIntermediateIntermediate
Exam fee$245$245$150$245
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$110K–$145K$70K–$95K$100K–$130K$90K–$120K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional or Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate first?

Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional or MongoDB Associate Database Administrator first?

MongoDB Associate Database Administrator is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional or MySQL Database Developer Certified Professional first?

MySQL Database Developer Certified Professional is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.