MySQL 5.0 Certification
The information on this page regards MySQL 5.0 Certification.
Among the many benefits of MySQL Certification are:
- Recognition of your skills. As a MySQL certified user you can expect many benefits because your skills have been confirmed by a neutral testing body.
- Higher trustworthiness. Certification proves that you have understood the important basics as well as attained the advanced knowledge of new features of MySQL.
- Certification stands out on your resume, serving as an impartial, third-party endorsement of your knowledge and experience.
Availability
MySQL 5.0 certification is available now, and is attained by passing two exams at one of the more than 3,000 Pearson VUE testing centers available world-wide. Sign up for an exam now »
Training for Certification
The MySQL training and certification programs are developed together. This ensures that you get the maximum benefit of both.
Certified MySQL 5.0 Developer
With MySQL 5.0 Developer Certification, you hold proof that you are capable of creating and using databases and tables, inserting, modifying, deleting, and retrieving data from a MySQL database, based on a number of criteria like those that occur in real-world situations.
The job role of a person holding the MySQL Developer Certification will typically be to maintain data in company databases, performing data analysis, importing and exporting data, and developing applications which use a MySQL database for back-end storage.
To attain the Certified MySQL Developer title, you must pass two exams:
- 003-002: Certified MySQL 5.0 Developer Part I
- 004-002: Certified MySQL 5.0 Developer Part II
The MySQL Certification Candidate Guide has detailed information on the content of each exam.
The MySQL 5.0 Developer course offers you the best possible preparation for the certification exams. See upcoming courses »
All MySQL certification exams are offered through 3,000 Pearson VUE testing centers world-wide. Find a testing center and register for an exam »,
Certified MySQL 5.0 Database Administrator
With the MySQL 5.0 Database Administrator Certification on your résumé, you have proof that you master complex server-related issues, such as installing a server from scratch, keeping the server running smoothly at all times, using the new table types, using more advanced SQL, and analyzing the trouble spots of other users' queries.
The typical job role of a MySQL DBA is in setting up and managing one or more MySQL servers in an organization, often managing a team of one or more users and programmers that make use of MySQL products.
To attain the Certified MySQL DBA title, you must pass two exams:
- 005-002: Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I
- 006-002: Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part II
The MySQL Certification Candidate Guide has detailed information on the content of each exam.
The MySQL 5.0 DBA course offers you the best possible preparation for the certification exams. See upcoming courses »
All MySQL certification exams are offered through 3,000 Pearson VUE testing centers world-wide. Find a testing center and register for an exam »,
Training and Studying for Certification
The MySQL Certification program is tightly linked with the MySQL AB training program. MySQL ABs training offerings will provide you with intensive training for both your real-world and certification needs.
It is strongly recommended that you take one or more training courses before attempting MySQL certification.
Self-Study for MySQL 5.0 Certification
If official MySQL training is not an option for you, a less intensive method for studying for certification (and also learn a lot about MySQL, of course) is to read the MySQL 5.0 Certification Study Guide. This highly-acclaimed title, written by leading MySQL book authors, will offer you the best possible self-study material for your certification exams
More information
For in-depth detail on the MySQL certification program, read the MySQL Certification Candidate Guide. The Candidate Guide provides more detailed information on the MySQL certification program including exam pricing, how to prepare for the exam, what happens on the day of testing, and so forth.
FAQ
The MySQL Certification FAQ includes answers to frequently asked questions.
Certifying Many Employees
If your organization is certifying many employees, it is possible to get volume discounts on exams. Please visit Pearson VUE for more information on volume discounts.
Employers may also want to take advantage of our Company overview of certified employees.
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