First MySQL Certification Exams Available in Q1 2003

The first two MySQL Certification exams, Core and Professional, will be available to the general public in Q1 2003. Core Exam Beta tryouts available through Dec. 31st.

The MySQL Core Certification (MCC) is a basic certification aimed at the MySQL user who wants proof of his or her prowess in the fields of SQL, data entry and maintenance, and data extraction for reporting.

The MySQL Professional Certification (MPC) 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.

The MCC is a prerequisite for the MPC: Candidates must pass the MCC exam before being able to sign up for the MPC.

For general information on the MySQL Certification Program, see http://www.mysql.com/training/certification.html (http://www.mysql.com/training/certification.html)
and the Certification FAQ on
http://www.mysql.com/certification/certfaq.html (http://www.mysql.com/certification/certfaq.html)

Both exams will be released first in Beta, then for general availability. At the time of writing, the expected release schedule is:
MySQL Core Certification (MCC):
- Beta: NOW - see below
- General availability: Jan/Feb 2003
- More information: http://www.mysql.com/certification/candguide/sec-core.html (http://www.mysql.com/certification/candguide/sec-core.html)

MySQL Professional Certification (MPC):
- Beta: Jan/Feb 2003
- General availability: March 2003
- More information: http://www.mysql.com/certification/candguide/sec-prof.html (http://www.mysql.com/certification/candguide/sec-prof.html)

We have set up a moderated, low-volume mailing list for those who wish to keep abreast with all things related to MySQL certifications. To subscribe to that list, send an e-mail to certification-subscribe@lists.mysql.com

Taking part in the Beta program
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The Core Beta exam will run until Dec 31st 2002. Read more about how to be part of our beta program on http://www.mysql.com/certification/beta.html (http://www.mysql.com/certification/beta.html)

You can also go directly to the VUE website at
http://www.vue.com/mysql
and register for the test, find the nearest test center, how to sign up and much, much more.