Accelerate Your Career with No-Cost Oracle Certification: Propel Your Success in the Ever-Evolving Job Market

In the ever-evolving job market, possessing the right set of skills and certifications can be a game-changer. If you’ve been looking to master database management and become an Oracle pro, we have some exciting news for you! Oracle University is offering a limited-time opportunity to earn Oracle certification at no cost. Read on to learn how this offer can propel your career to new heights.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Oracle Certification
2. Key Dates
3. Procedure to Obtain No-Cost Oracle Certification
4. Rewards & Prizes
5. Eligibility for Oracle’s Complimentary Certification
6. Registration Fee
7. Included Exams in the No-Cost Oracle Certification Challenge Oracle
8. Cloud Infrastructure
9. Oracle Database Management
10. Oracle Cloud Applications Business Process Exams
11. How to Avail This Oracle No-Cost Certification Offer?
12. FAQ

Understanding Oracle Certification

Understanding Oracle Certification Oracle, a worldwide leader in database management systems, provides a wide array of certifications. These certifications authenticate your abilities, knowledge, and proficiency in Oracle technologies. Holding an Oracle certification not only exhibits your dedication to professional growth but also paves the way for lucrative job opportunities with leading companies globally.

Oracle has announced a complimentary certification course offer that includes no-cost certification for OCI. Gain sought-after skills across OCI, AI, Machine Learning, OCI multi-cloud, data management, and applications business processes, and earn badges and win prizes at no cost.

Key Dates

Key Dates The “Race to Certification Challenge” provides free access to the OCI and Cloud Applications Business Process training and certifications, and two free certification exam attempts valid from June 1, 2023, (12:00 a.m. GMT) through Aug 31st, 2023 (11:59 p.m. GMT). Complete the “Race to Certification Challenge” in each sector of the race to earn awards and win prizes along the way. The last day to register for a live event, take an exam, and consume content is August 31, 2023 (11:59 p.m. GMT).

Offer is valid from June 1 — August 31, 2023

Procedure to Obtain No-Cost Oracle Certification

Procedure to Obtain No-Cost Oracle Certification Follow these steps to start certifying and participating in the challenge:

1. Choose a Learning Path from the List of Exams. link below.
2. Join the “Race to Certification Challenge”
3. Prepare for your exam by leveraging the exam preparation materials included in various learning paths, attending a live instructor-led event, or sparking a question in our Community
4. Complete sector challenges in the “Race to Certification Challenge” and earn awards and win prizes
5. Share your certification success on social media

Rewards & Prizes Oracle’s complimentary certification

• Sector 1 Completion: 1. Participants must successfully complete 1 digital course. 2. Participants must attend 1 live session. 3. Participants must pass 1 certification exam. 4. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Sector 1 Special Oracle University Learning Community Badge.
• Sector 2 Completion: 1. Participants must successfully complete 2 digital courses. 2. Participants must attend 1 live session. 3. Participants must pass 2 certification exams. 4. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Sector 2 Special Oracle University Learning Community Badge.
• Sector 3 Completion: 1. Participants must successfully complete 3 digital courses. 2. Participants must attend 1 live session. 3. Participants must pass 4 certification exams. 4. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Sector 3 Special Oracle University Learning Community Badge.

These badges are a recognition of the participant’s commitment to continuous learning and their dedication to personal and professional growth. They serve as a testament to the skills acquired and can be proudly displayed in the participant’s professional network.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Oracle’s Complimentary Certification The No-Cost Oracle Certification Exam promotion is open to individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in Oracle Cloud.

While there are no specific prerequisites to participate in the Free “Race to Certification” promotion, we recommend that you have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and some familiarity with Oracle Cloud.

Registration Fee

Registration Fee The Oracle University No-Cost Certification for OCI “Race to Certification” promotion does not require any registration fee and is completely free for anyone, anywhere in the world to participate in compliance with the Official Rules of the promotion.

Included Exams in the No-Cost Oracle Certification Challenge

1. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

2. Oracle Database Management

3. Oracle Cloud Applications Business Process Exams

How to Enroll?

How to Avail This Oracle No-Cost Certification Offer? To Apply for Oracle Race Challenge, CLICK HERE

Now is the time to unlock your potential with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure No-Cost Certification Exams. Expand your horizons, boost your career, and gain the recognition you deserve. Join our thriving community of certified professionals and take the first step towards a future filled with endless possibilities. Enroll today and witness firsthand the transformative power of Oracle Cloud certifications.

The offer expires on August 31, 2023.

Course Infomation by:

• Peter Fernandez Senior Director, Global Certification Program
• Bill Lawson Senior Director, Cloud Applications Product Management
• Rohit Rahi Vice President, OCI Global Delivery, Oracle University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in the Free Oracle Cloud Training and Certification promotion?
The Free Certification Exam promotion is open to individuals interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in Oracle Cloud.

Are there any prerequisites or requirements to participate in the promotion?
While there are no specific prerequisites to participate in the Free “Race to Certification” promotion, we recommended that you have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and some familiarity with Oracle Cloud.

How do I enroll in the Free Oracle Cloud Training and Certification promotion?
To enroll in the Free Certification Exam promotion, visit and join the “Race to Certification”. Make sure to review the official rules and promotion details before proceeding.

How many free exams can I take as part of the promotion?
You are eligible to take the two foundations exams — OCI Foundations 2023 Associate and Data Management 2023 Foundations Associate. In addition to these, you can take any two professional certification exams for free as part of the “Race to Certification” promotion. However, please note that the availability of free exams is subject to “Race to Certification” promotion guidelines and may be limited.

Can I choose any certification exam to take for free?
Check the List of Exams that are included in the “Race to Certification” promotion.

By when do I have to complete the free certification exam?
You need to register and take all exams before August 31st, 2023 (11:59 p.m. GMT).

What happens if I do not pass the free certification exam?
If you do not pass the free certification exam, you will have the option to retake the exam again. Every participant gets two free “Race to certification” exam attempts as part of the Race to certification promotion.

Will I receive a digital badge or certification upon passing the exam?
Yes. Upon successfully passing the certification exam, you will be awarded a digital badge and a certification from Oracle. These credentials can be shared on your professional profiles to showcase your achievement and expertise.

Can I use the free “Race to Certification” exam attempts for an exam that I have already scheduled or taken?
No. The free certification exam attempt cannot be used for exams that have already been scheduled or taken. It is applicable only for new exam registrations within the promotion guidelines.

Can I transfer or sell my free certification exam attempt to someone else?
No. The free certification exam attempt is non-transferable and cannot be sold or assigned to another individual. It is intended for personal use by the enrolled participant.

Is there a registration fee to participate?
The Oracle University Free Certification for OCI “Race to Certification” promotion does not require any registration fee and is completely free for anyone, anywhere in the world to participate compliance with the Official Rules of the promotion.

How can I participate in the promotion?
You must register for at least one of the certification exams included in this promotion. The offer is not available for Oracle certification exams not participating in the promotion. See the qualifying List of Exams in the Official Rules of the promotion.

Does course content consumed before June 1, 2023 apply for the “Race to Certification” promotion?
Content consumed/purchased prior to June 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. GMT does not apply retroactively to any awards, badges or prizes in the “Race to Certification” promotion.

Does a certification credential earned before June 1, 2023 apply for the “Race to Certification” promotion?
Oracle Certification Exams passed prior to June 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. GMT do not apply retroactively to any awards, badges or prizes in the “Race to Certification” promotion. Only certifications on the above listed eligible certifications and earned between June 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. and Aug 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. GMT qualify for this promotion.

Can I use previously purchased exam attempts towards the exams listed as part of the “Race to Certification” promotion?
Yes. If you have previously obtained exam attempts or purchase additional ones, you can apply them to exams during the promotion.

How many free Exam Attempts do I get as part of the “Race to Certification” promotion?
You get two free “Race to Certification” Exam Attempts as part of the “Race to Certification” promotion.

If I only have 2 free Exam Attempts, how can I pass 3 or more certification exams?
Two of the listed exams do not require the use of an Exam Attempt and are free to take anytime.

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Foundations Associate
• Oracle Cloud Data Management 2023 Foundations Associate

The two free “Race to Certification” exam attempts can be used to take any of the other exams listed as part of the promotion.

Can I use the Race to Certification Exam Attempts on the same exam?
Yes. You may use the two exam attempts on any of the exams listed as part of the Race to Certification promotion (except for the two Foundations Associate exams which do not require a “Race to certification” or paid exam attempt). You may take a single exam two times, or two different exams.

How can I join and get started in this promotion and game?
All of the information you need to know, including details about the free training, the exams that are included, and the “Race to Certification” challenge is available here.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure training was already free. So what’s really new here?
The training for OCI is free and has been for a while. What’s new is the opportunity to get certified for free.

What are these Cloud Applications Business Processes and what sort of training and exams are offered for this?
Modern business processes are driven by technology on the Cloud. It is essential that all users tasked to explore, plan, implement, test, and use Oracle Cloud Applications have a foundational understanding of how these processes are executed in a modern cloud application-based platform, such as Oracle Cloud.

Oracle Business Process training will help you gain a foundational understanding of how end-to-end business process flows are defined, based on Oracle Modern Best Practices and applied while implementing and executing various role-based activities and tasks using Oracle Cloud Applications. Whether you are new to Oracle or are starting a new project phase, prepare for your Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications project with Business Process training. This training will help to better prepare for and effectively plan cloud implementation projects.

How do I get my sector completion community badge and when?

• Every week during the promotion, Oracle University will award special Oracle University Learning Community Badges to you if you have successfully completed all the challenges defined for each Sector of the race.
• You will be notified by email when their badge has been assigned to their Oracle University Learning Community profile.
• Exam Attempts and all other prizes for each sector will be assessed and awarded at the end of the promotion.

I have already registered for an exam that is part of the promo. If I pass during this timeframe, will I be considered for the entry.
Yes. You will be considered.

How will winners of sector 2 & sector 3 in the race be notified?
The first 300 winners of Sector 2 and Sector 3 in the “Race to Certification” will be notified by email when the promotion ends.

Are the Certifications from each sector consecutive? For sector 2, does sector 1 count?
Yes. Courses, live sessions, and certifications earned in each sector count towards the next sector.

Will my “Race to Certification” Exam Attempts expire?
Yes, the “Race to Certification” Exam Attempts expire when the promotion ends.

What is the validity period for an exam attempt I earn for completing a sector in the race?
Award Exam attempts are issued once the promotion ends and are valid for 1 year.

How many certification attempts can I earn in all in the “Race to Certification” Challenge?
You can earn up to 3 Exam Attempts in the Challenge. You earn 1 Exam Attempt each time you complete each of the 3 sectors.

Are lab environments provided as part of this promotion?
Lab guides are provided for free. For an OCI environment, you can sign up for an OCI free-tier account.

Is the Certification Attempt awarded for completing a Sector in the Race to Certification transferrable?

No, the certification attempts awarded to those that complete a sector cannot be transferred to someone else and are deposited into the winner’s MyLearn account.

How many free exams can I take as part of the promotion?

You are eligible to take the two foundations associate exams — OCI Foundations 2023 Associate and Data Management 2023 Foundations Associate. In addition to these, you can take any two certification exams included for free as part of the “Race to Certification” promotion. However, please note that the availability of free exams is subject to “Race to Certification” promotion guidelines and may be limited.