Database Certification Roadmaps
Industry standard database certification exams, domain weight distributions, exam durations, and preparation resources.
Oracle Certified MySQL Implementation Associate
This certification validates the expertise to deliver MySQL solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, covering MySQL Enterprise Edition installation, design, security, high availability, backup, and HeatWave fundamentals.
- Design
- Security
- DR
Oracle Certified Professional MySQL 8.0 Database Developer
The MySQL 8.0 Database Developer OCP certification validates expertise in building MySQL-backed applications, designing schema objects, and managing transactions. It also proves proficiency in optimizing query performance, writing stored programs, and managing JSON and document store data.
- Design
- Security
- DR
PostgreSQL Associate DBA Certification
Validates core PostgreSQL architectural knowledge, configuration parameters, user management, backup/restore, and maintenance tasks.
- PostgreSQL Architecture & Shared Memory (25%)
- Roles & Privilege Management (20%)
- Backup, Recovery & WAL Configuration (25%)
- Routine Maintenance & Autovacuum (15%)
- Performance Diagnostics (15%)
Oracle Certified Professional: MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator
Demonstrates enterprise competency in MySQL architecture, InnoDB storage engine tuning, GTID replication, Group Replication, and security.
- MySQL Architecture & InnoDB (25%)
- Replication & HA Topologies (20%)
- Backup & Recovery Strategies (20%)
- Security & Authentication (15%)
- Performance Tuning (20%)
AWS Certified Database - Specialty
Validates comprehensive expertise in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting AWS relational and NoSQL database services.
- Workload-Specific Database Design (26%)
- Deployment and Migration - DMS (20%)
- Management and Operations (18%)
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting (18%)
- Security (18%)
Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure
Demonstrates ability to implement and manage modern cloud and hybrid relational database solutions using Azure SQL technologies.
- Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources (20-25%)
- Implement a Secure Environment (15-20%)
- Monitor and Optimize Operational Resources (35-40%)
- Automate Database Tasks (15-20%)