Skills Zone & Certification Strategies Archive
DB2 Certification Road Map
All DB2 certification credentials start with the fundamentals. What you do next is up to you.
Issue 2, 2008
Have DB2 9 Certification Your Way
Short and new or long and familiar? The choice between the DB2 9 upgrade and standard certification exams is yours..
Issue 1, 2008
Five Tips for Acing DB2 and other IBM Exams
What already certified DBAs (and developers) know can help you on the IBM certification tests.
Issue 3, 2007
How to Certify for Free
Earn DB2, Informix, or other IBM certification without spending a cent.
Issue 2, 2007
DB2 Express-C for Certification
DB2 Express-C provides hands-on experience at no cost.
Issue 1, 2007
MultiMedia Management
Certifying in content management shows your information expertise.
Quarter 4, 2006
Certified Intelligence
The inside intel on passing IBM's DB2-based business intelligence exam.
Quarter 3, 2006
Advance to Go
Pass one test, collect the "Advanced" credential.
Quarter 1, 2006
The Mainframe DBA Exam
How to become a certified DBA for DB2 UDB for z/OS.
Quarter 4, 2005
Making the Grade
For certification success, get your hands on the software you need.
Quarter 3, 2005
Testing the DBAs
What you need to know to certify on DB2 for Linux, Unix and Windows.
Quarter 2, 2005
Entry Exam
Despite different goals, every DB2 certification starts in the same way.
Quarter 1, 2005
The Road to DB2 Application Developer Certification
Stretch your DB2 programming wings to add this notable credential.
Quarter 4, 2004
Keeping Up with DB2
How new DB2 releases affect your certification path.
Quarter 3, 2004
Certification Strategies
Certification can give you an edge in a tight job market. Achieving it is easier than you think.
Quarter 2, 2004
Certification Strategies
For the best career benefit, consider which vendor has market momentum.
Quarter 1, 2004
Certification Strategies
If you work solely with DB2 software, DB2 certification is an obvious choice. But most DBAs today work in multiple-product shops, and it's not always clear which certification carries the greatest benefits.
Quarter 4, 2003
Certification Strategies
When it comes to DB2 certification, take a tip from The Beatles and look for a little help from your friends.
Professional friends are some of the best certification resources.
Quarter 3, 2003
Certification Strategies
The November 2002 release of DB2 UDB version 8.1 for Linux, Unix, and Windows prompted an upgrade of the DB2 certification program. Here's what the changes mean to you.
Quarter 2, 2003
Certification Strategies
One of the benefits of DB2 certification is that the certification process acquaints you with the wide range of DB2 resources.
Quarter 1, 2003
Certification Strategies
Once you're ready to certify, knowing what to expect from the testing process can boost your chances of passing.
Quarter 4, 2002
Certification Strategies
Whether or not you intend to certify on other DBMSs, you may be curious about how competing vendors have structured their DBA certifications.
Quarter 3, 2002
Certification Strategies
Does it make sense to spend the time and money required to certify? This quick summary of costs and benefits may help you decide.
Quarter 2, 2002
Certification Strategies
If you want to pass the DB2 certification tests, there's good news and not-so-good news.
Quarter 1, 2002
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