Oracle’s 9i OCM (Oracle Certified Master) DBA (Database Administrator) certification is an advanced-level certification that is “targeted toward Oracle9i DBA OCPs with 3 - 4 years of professional Oracle experience”. The Oracle 9i OCM was introduced in late 2001. The prerequisite for this certification is holding an OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) certification.

This certification is well suited to IT personnel, with titles such as data warehouse architect, and data-mining expert. The Oracle 9i OCM designation is achieved by holding an OCP certification, taking two advanced DBA courses from Oracle University, and taking a two full-day long practicum exam.

Although Oracle certification paths eventually retire, you may continue to use a retired designation as it denotes the version of Oracle it is associated with. Also, Oracle normally provides a one exam upgrade to a newer version of a particular certification.

For more information:
http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/index.html?dba9i_ocm.html

CORE EXAMS
(Practicum) Oracle9i OCM Practicum