So.... still looking for a skill tree. =) All I have so far is Oracle's certification path, and the topics outlined for each test. On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Charles Schultz <sacrophyte@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > Just to put a different spin on this; when I originally posted, I was not > thinking about interviews and hiring questions at all. More, rather, on how > does one know what one needs to stay competent (proficient, experienced, etc > *grin*)? I used the model of a skill tree because I like pictures, and some > sort of a dependency graph conveys to me better than words alone. I am much > more concerned about ongoing training than getting your foot in the door. > Sure, any type of "certification" or governing body that declares a level of > exposure (I dare not call it "experience") could use some of the same > methods, but again, my focus is after you have already been hired. How to > keep the "old school" guys on track? How to take a Jr. DBA and turn him/her > into standard DBA, or even a Sr. DBA? People do this on their own, but the > career path has always seemed rather nebulous to me. Maybe that's just me. > Interesting how this little molehill has grown.... =) I definitely > appreciate the comments and perspectives. > > > On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 7:49 AM, Charles Schultz <sacrophyte@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > >> After mulling this over with a few folks, I thought to hit a larger >> audience. Has anyone done work to identify basic, standard and advanced DBA >> skills? Oracle University has an interesting framework with their >> certification program, but I find it lacking in several different ways and >> looking for something a little more realistic and practical. >> Tying together some other blog posts, I had a strange thought about basing >> it off RPG-style skill points and how one builds a character in the virtual >> world (so all you WOW fans should jump on this! *grin*): >> >> http://orajourn.blogspot.com/2009/04/if-oracle-were-mmo-what-skills-would.html >> >> -- Charles Schultz Sent from Champaign, Illinois, United States