Getting an Oracle certification is reliable credential recognized by industries that can accelerate one’s professional development and their productivity. So this article provides some tips for getting this oracle certification. 

• First one must plan well to allocate their time for preparing for the exams of Oracle certification. They must plan well to follow a systematic approach to prepare well from the starting each day by allocating definite time for preparation in their day to day activities.
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• One must not only try to get certification just for getting an entry to a job. But only if a person has interest in database technology, wants to learn and do research in this area, want to learn new things in other words have quest for updating themselves then only this certification would prove more worth for them in their career.
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• There is an online resource provided by Oracle called as Oracle Technology Network that is OTN for short..

  http://www.oracle.com/technology/index.html

  In this Oracle Technology Network one can get downloads technical articles, discussion forums, sample code, online library and so on. One would be able to download the software freely in this. Oracle would ask a casual feedback asking the reason for the download and whether one likes to purchase this product. If one does not wish to purchase and like to use it for oracle certification they can say they are using it for oracle certification and use the software freely. Also one can get free access to product manuals by using the Oracle Technology Network. One can get many ideas on how to install oracle on different operating system and many more useful tips here.
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• One must have clear and updated information on the syllabus of the oracle certification exam. One would definitely have materials, books for preparing which would give a clear idea on the syllabus of the oracle certification exam. But apart from relying on materials and books alone for syllabus it is always best to make sure in the oracle website or in Oracle Technology Network to get it assured about the syllabus of the oracle certification exam.
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• It is always best and needed to have practical approach for the theoretical knowledge gained and one can get this only by having the required software installed. As mentioned in previous point one can get access to the software easily by joining the Oracle Technology Network with instructions and guidelines even for installing them in their system and use them for gaining their practical knowledge.
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• While preparing for the Oracle certification exam prepare each on topic well. In other words, take a topic and have a basic understanding on the topic which would give a basic knowledge on the topic. Then proceed to learn more intrinsic details on the topic for envisaging the knowledge on the topic. Then finally do research on further detail on the topic to work on lower level details for getting in-depth knowledge on the topic taken. Have a practical approach on the topic studied. Follow this approach for all the topics of Oracle certification exam. This approach would help one to get a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge on the whole syllabus. Refer online documents, websites, materials, books, Oracle Technology Network for your preparation.
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• Make it mandatory to practice as many practice test as possible. This will help one to recognize their weak and string area and one could strengthen themselves in their weak areas. So keep sufficient time for taking up the test and for strengthening yourself for the exam in all topics.
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• If one fails in an attempted exam, Oracle states that they must wait at least 30 days before re-taking the exam and there is no limit on the amount of times that one can re-take an exam. But one must get the credit by passing it in the first shot by having a systematic approach in their preparation of certification.
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• It is better to join in discussion groups, forums when one is preparing for oracle certification. Because it would not only help them to share their knowledge gained but also helps them to envisage their knowledge by learning from others. One can also get solution for problems faced by them technically by posting them in discussion groups or forums. This approach would help one to gain more knowledge.
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• After all the above process is finished now it is time for preparing to start for the exam. It is very essential that one should spend time in studying the guidelines and know what all to get for the oracle certification exam. Prepare all those and get ready. 
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• Fix a date and time for the exam. It is important to note that one can cancel or re-schedule their fixed exams within 24 hours of the exam appointment.
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• Have a good rest previous to the exam which would help you to keep your mind fresh and energetic.

One can have a look on the sites like

http://www.selftestsoftware.com/

http://www.oracle.com/technology/index.html

These all would help as a guideline for one preparing for an Oracle certification exam.